Step 2–5 · Inside the POD
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POD
The container for the TOKEN
Two halves that screw together: put the scented TOKEN inside and your dog has to find it. A magnet in the bottom attaches the POD to every NOSME base.
Colours
| Size | Ø 50 mm, height closed about 30 mm |
|---|---|
| Material | PLA |
| Magnet | neodymium 10 × 1 mm, glued in |
| Packs | 5, 10, 15 or 20 pieces |
| Free gift | 3 TOKENs in every pack |
The official PolyPet shop opens soon: you’ll also be able to buy POD directly here.
How to use it in scent work
- Unscrew the two halves and put a scented TOKEN inside.
- Screw it shut: the shape holds the scent and your dog has to find it by nose alone.
- Use it on its own on the floor, or clipped magnetically onto a HEXAPOD, PODIUM or DRILLPOD.
- Pick different colours: they help you remember which POD holds the TOKEN.
In the training path, POD is used in these steps:
POD works with:
The TOKEN is the small golden medallion your dog has to find: it’s the target of the search, not the reward. When they find it, the reward always comes from you.
- Always in tiny amounts: a dog’s nose is thousands of times more sensitive than ours.
- One scent at a time, until your dog recognises it with confidence.
- Keep scented TOKENs in closed jars, one per scent.
- Handle them as little as possible, so you don’t leave your own scent on every holder.
Recommended scents
- Anise
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Lavender
- Black tea
It’s a search tool, not a chew toy: always use it under your supervision. The neodymium magnets are glued into their seats.
