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Scent Detection
Welcome to the amazing world of SCENT DETECTION.
Harness the power of your dog's nose for a happy, content, enriched canine companion!
The ultimate activity to do with any dog, especially those with reactivity challenges
Did you know that a dog's sense of smell is over 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive than a human's?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
To enjoy the world of scent fully, you will need some equipment to be able to practice at home
and complete Step 1, the FREE PREP WORK COURSE!
Click the buttons below to get our recommendations on the kit your need.
STEP 1 - COMPLETE THIS FREE ONLINE PREP WORK COURSE
To get the most out of your scent sessions, you will need to complete some work at home first.
This will lay the foundations for your dog by taking an unknown scent and associating it with something positive.
We also recommend watching this fantastic video on YouTube to get a better understanding of your dogs olfactory super power!
STEP 2 - CHOOSE A CLASS BEST FOR YOU
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED A LEAST 2 WEEKS OF THE FREE PREP WORK TRAINING (ABOVE) BEFORE BOOKING
30 min 1:1 Session
30 Minute 1:1 session to start, progress or advance your scent detection journey. We even throw in some fun search trials when your dog is ready!
Ideal for Reactive dogs or those just wanting a personal scent detection learning experience
- Reactive dogs don't have to worry about other people or dogs
- The session is tailored to your dogs and your own learning style
- Short sharp sessions for optimal learning without fatigue
- We progress at a rate that suits you, not one dictated by class content
- Easy to fit in around busy life schedules
- Enables us to support you with any troubleshooting
Scent Club Session
4 weeks of 45 Minute group sessions to start, progress or advance your scent detection journey. Week 4 is always a fun search trial!
Ideal for dogs comfortable working around other dogs and people and handlers who enjoy a social learning environment
- Ideal for dogs comfortable around others
- The session utilises learning zones to focus on specific skills
- Group fun with individual learning support
- We progress at a rate that suits you, not one dictated by a set curriculum
- 4 week course
- Enables us to support you with any troubleshooting
Here's why scent detection training is a game-changer for both dogs and humans:
For Dogs
- Superior Olfactory System: Dogs possess an extraordinary olfactory system with around 300 million scent receptors in their noses, compared to a mere 5-6 million in humans. This incredible sensitivity allows them to detect scents at incredibly low concentrations.
- Mental Stimulation: Scent detection taps into your dog's natural abilities, providing mental exercise that engages their senses and keeps their brains sharp.
- Improved Confidence: As your dog hones their scent detection skills, they gain confidence, which can spill over into other aspects of their life, making them more self-assured and content.
- Healthy Exercise: Scent work offers an enjoyable way for your dog to expend energy, helping them stay physically fit and maintain a healthy weight.
- Stronger Bond: Training builds trust and deepens the bond between you and your furry friend, as you work together to solve scent-based challenges.
- Reactive Support: Scent Detection training can be a great wa to support those dogs who often have big reactions to things in life. Our class format of rotation based learning also means those dogs who struggle around other dogs are able to join us as only one dog works at a time.
- Any Dog: If they have a nose, no matter how big or small, old or young (6 months +) then scent work is for them!
For Humans
- Understanding the Olfactory Gap: Learning about your dog's superior sense of smell enhances your appreciation for their unique abilities and strengthens your connection.
- Effective Communication: By understanding how your dog perceives the world through scent, you can communicate more effectively and address their needs with greater precision.
- Sharper Focus: Scent detection training sharpens your concentration and observation skills, which can improve focus in other areas of your life.
- Calmer Life: When a dog gets to channel their natural abilities, they are able to relax and calm down easier providing a more content home life.
30 min 1:1 Session
30 Minute 1:1 session to start, progress or advance your scent detection journey. We even throw in some fun search trials when your dog is ready!
Ideal for Reactive dogs or those just wanting a personal scent detection learning experience
Scent Club Course
4 weeks of 45 Minute group sessions to start, progress or advance your scent detection journey. Week 4 is always a fun search trial!
Ideal for dogs comfortable working around other dogs and people and handlers who enjoy a social learning environment
