Scent Work - Beginner's Workshop

From the first sniff to advanced scent detection skills we will guide you and your dog through your nose work journey

Scent work is a fascinating and fun activity for you and your dog to get involved in. Commencing with an informative and fun Scentwork for Beginners Taster Workshop.

Put your dog’s ‘super power’ scenting abilities  to work to search and locate a scent. We work at a pace and standard that you and your dog are happy comfortable with.

Scroll down to see where your scent work journey begins ….

 

Scent Work for the Companion Pet Dog 

“Step into your dog’s world of scent “

Scent Work for Beginner’s Taster Workshops 

Within your taster workshop we explore the main aspects of training your dog in scent detection in how to increase your dog’s desire to seek and locate, how to train your dog to recognise a target scent, and an insight into indication behaviours. You and your dog will have plenty of opportunities for practical exercises and for you to learn new handling skills. It is a fun workshop where you can step into your dogs scent world and see just how amazing your dog’s nose truly is.

2024 Calendar

Sunday 14th January 2024-  9.30am-12.00pm – Solihull Lodge Community Centre. (Fully booked/Completed)

Sunday 28th January 2024 –  9.30am-12.00pm – Solihull Lodge Community Centre. (Fully booked/Completed)

Sunday 17th March 2024 – 9.30am-12.00pm – Solihull Lodge Community Centre.  (Fully Booked /Completed)

Sunday 14th April 2024 –  9.30am-12.00pm  – Solihull Lodge Community Centre  (Fully booked/Completed)

Sunday 12th May 2024 – 9.30am-12.00pm – Solihull Lodge Community Centre (Fully Booked)

Saturday 22nd June 2024 – 2.00pm – 4.30pm – Solihull Lodge Community Centre  (Fully Booked)

Sunday 8th September 2024 – 9.30am – 12.00pm – Solihull Lodge Community Centre (Fully Booked)

Please register your interest for future workshops on the website contact form. Thank you  

Venues: Solihull Lodge Community Centre, Shirley, B90 1NJ or Immanuel Church Hall, Highter’s Heath Road, B14 4TB

Cost : £65, including a coffee break, starter scent work kit, attendance certificate and rosette

Experience: No previous experience required, just yourself and a dog with a nose 🙂

*Dogs to be worked on a harness or flat collar and a 2-3m lead – no flexi leads permitted

We will be working indoors and outdoors, please come in appropriate clothing and shoe wear

Dogs that attend group events should be people friendly and tolerant of other dogs within the hall environment. If your dog is not suited to a group environment, fearful, excessively noisy or shows signs of aggressive behaviour please contact me for alternative training sessions

Training Progression

Grades 1-5  Training sessions run on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday mornings

Grades 5-9 progression workshops are held on Sunday mornings 10.00am -12.15pm

  • Grades 1 & 2 – course duration is seven weeks (Week 7 Achievement Grade 1 Assessment)
  • Grades 3 and above are between a six to eight  week course and Achievement Grades are held on allocated weekend days throughout the year

Please read our to terms and conditions listed at the bottom of the page. By booking into classes, events or workshops you are accepting the criteria’s stated in the T & C’s

 

Contact via the contact page for more information

 

 

We’ve just started scent work classes with Mandy and she made both my reactive rescue dog and me feel very welcome and safe in class. My little chap is not naughty he’s just frightened and taking him to new places where there are other dogs is a big deal. Mandy recognised this from the start and gave us solutions to build our confidence together. We both love scent work and look forward to every session. I would highly recommend Mandy’s classes especially if you have a tricky dog, no judgement, just lots of positive feedback.
Thanks Mandy
Claire and Max (Jack Russell)

Boo Boo and I started our scent work journey with Mandy few months ago. We love the classes she runs – they are fun and practical. We also had a 1-2-1 session with her prior to our Level 1 trial. Up until the day of our trial Mandy has been very supportive and reassuring, always responds to messages with lots of useful and practical tips. We are glad to have Mandy to guide us in this fun sport. Would highly recommend both Mandy and anyone considering doing scent work.
Ruby and Boo Boo (Bichon Frise)

Had a brilliant time at the scent training workshop. Mandy was very informative, patient, and positive. I will definitely be looking to book further scent training classes!
Helen and Ralph (Labrador)