We are very excited to introduce our brand new UK Scent Sport Introduction Course for Scent Detection. This class is currently only for those who have completed our Scentwork Beginners course.

This 8 Week Programme will take your Scent Detection to the next stage, building on everything we taught in Beginners. You will learn new skills, as well as have the opportunity to work towards assessments in each of the different stages that make up UK Scent Sport! The four stages we will work on in classes are:

• Kong Passive Searches (building on from Beginners)

• Catnip Active Retrieve (building on from Beginners)

• Scent Match

• Trailing Scent ID

More details on UK Scent Sport here:

We are thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting and innovative scent sport called "UK Scent Sport” This sport aims to engage dogs' incredible sense of smell while providing a fun and challenging experience for both dogs and their handlers. This is a sport that can be trained to achieve levels though all four of the categories, you also have to option of entering competitions. Let's dive into the four categories that make up this unique scent sport:

1) Kong Search: In this category, dogs will showcase their exceptional scenting abilities by participating in an indoor or outdoor search (depending on levels). The challenge is to find tiny pieces of Kong, measuring smaller than 3mm squared, hidden within the designated area. Handlers will work their dogs around the area. Relying on the dog’s indication at source for a correct call!

2) Catnip Retrieve: Prepare for an exciting twist in this category! Dogs will be tasked with a retrieve challenge involving a gizit (a specific object) and blanks. Handlers will remain at the start line while their dogs search to locate the correct gizit and retrieve it back to their handlers.

3) Scent Match: This category will put dogs' scent discrimination skills to the test. Dogs will engage in an indoor or outdoor search of containers, (depending on levels) focusing on matching scents. Each dog will be presented with an article of cloth containing the scent of a person. Their task is to find the container that holds a second article with a matching scent. A preferred sit indication adds an extra layer of challenge, as dogs must demonstrate their accuracy in identifying the correct scent.

4) Trailing ID Search: This category takes scent detection to a whole new level! Dogs will be given a scent article belonging to a specific person, they will then trail that person identify them and alert their handler to the correct person by sniffing out their unique scent. This category showcases the extraordinary capabilities of dogs in identifying and trailing individuals based on scent alone.

We cannot wait to have you join us for this 8 Weeks of fun whilst we introduce you to UK Scent Sports. More courses to follow on from this working towards the future assessments as your dogs level up!

Please note: There are a couple of weeks were regularly weekly classes will not run, owing to academix examinations of continued professional development. There will be no classes on Wednesday 15th May, or Wednesday 3rd July. If your course falls across either of these dates your classes will resume the following week.