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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?
Our NEW 30 minute 1:1 Scent Class is perfect for everyone, from those new to scent or more advanced!
- 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
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.
Scent Detection Courses
How It Works
Our 30 minute 1:1 Scent Savvy class enables us to tailor the content and the speed of learning to you and your dog.
We will provide you with training tracker so you can progress at home and help ensure you are always learning and progressing with your dog.
If it is your first class, we will talk you through the journey and introduce scent to your dog, from here we will start to work the 3 skills of Dr Rob Hewing's Scent Venn!
As you progress, we will search vehicles, areas and rooms, routes, and items so you and your dog can be a real scent detection team. You can then join in fun competitions and future scent events!
To enjoy the Scent Savvy journey fully, you will need some equipment to be able to practice at home. We will send you a list of things upon booking.
Scentsavvy
30 Minute 1:1 class to start, progress or advance your scent detection journey, Ideal for Reactive dogs or those just wanting a personal scent detection learning experience.
