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Why Scentwork is Perfect for Senior Dogs As our canine companions reach their golden years, their physical abilities may slow down, but their mental acuity remains sharp. Scentwork is an incredible activity that can provide both mental and physical stimulation for...

Unleash Your Puppy's Nose with Scentwork Is your new furry friend always sniffing around, eager to explore the world? Scentwork is the perfect way to channel their natural curiosity into a fun and mentally stimulating activity. Why Scentwork is Pawsitively Perfect for...

My Dog Sniffs All The Time - Why Would Doing Scentwork Benefit Further? Dog's do sniff all the time naturally. A dog's nose is their primary sense and sniffing is their innate behaviour from the time they are born. Assimilating information from odours is how they gain...

Scentwork is an excellent activity for working dog breeds due to several reasons: Mental Stimulation: High-drive breeds often require significant mental stimulation to prevent boredom and destructive behaviors. Scentwork provides a challenging and engaging mental...

Whether your dog is searching for an imprinted target odour or is loving hunting out hidden pieces of food,  scentwork games are so versatile they can be taken just about anywhere. Sniffy games are an excellent way to ignite your dog’s seeking system and get their...

As a scent detection dog handler, your main role is to observe your dog’s behaviour changes which occur as the dog’s brain processes sensory information from smells. These behaviour changes will be happening whilst your dog is investigating, is in the odour plume, on...

I realise that linking the words 'scentwork and grief' together may seem very strange to some, but I wanted to share with you how being involved in scent work with my dog has proven to be a welcome distraction through a very difficult period and I feel sure will...

Dog scent work, also known as nose work, is a fascinating and increasingly popular activity that taps into a dog's incredible sense of smell. By engaging in scent work, dogs can utilize their natural olfactory abilities to locate specific scents, often leading to...

All dog’s thrive when using their incredible noses. Dogs can smell 100,000 times better than humans, these superpower noses can sniff out a teaspoon of sugar in two Olympic sized swimming pools, medical detection dogs can alert to low sugar levels in their owners...

Trial Ready Checklist Trial directions and the trial manager’s contact number  Allow extra time prior for exercise and toileting your dog, there is nothing worse than rushing! Traffic delays may also hold you up.  Copy of your running order  Sandwich/drink it may...