Scentwork for Beginners Taster Workshop

From Sniff to Skill: Your Scentwork Adventure Starts Here

Scentwork is a thrilling adventure for you and your dog. Unleash their natural scenting abilities and embark on a journey of discovery. Our beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to the basics, ensuring a fun and rewarding experience for both of you is a fascinating and fun activity for you and your dog to get involved in.

Sniff, Seek, and Learn: Scentwork for Beginners Workshop 

Dive into the world of scent detection and unlock your dog’s full potential. Our taster workshop will cover essential training techniques, including motivation, scent recognition, and indication behaviours. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice with your dog and learn fundamental handling skills. It’s a fantastic way to bond with your furry friend and witness the power of their incredible seeking abilities firsthand.

2025 Calendar

Sunday  16th February 2025 –  9.30am-12.00pm – Solihull Lodge Community Centre. (FULL)

Sunday 2nd March 2025 9.30am- 12.00pm – Solihull Lodge Community Centre 

To book onto the March workshop click here  https://scentworkacademy.as.me/Beginnersworkshopmarch2025

Please register your interest to secure your place for the next available workshop via 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 : £69.50 including light refreshments, starter scent kit, attendance certificate and rosette.

Experience: No previous dog training experience required.

Equipment notification:  Dogs to be worked on a harness or flat collar only with a minimum 2-3m lead – no flexi leads or prong/ecollars permitted.

Clothing: We will be working indoors and outdoors, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Reactivity: 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 has shown signs of aggressive behaviour please contact me for alternative training arrangements.

Progression in Scentwork: Follow on workshops: Courses: Progression Grades: One to One: Sniff It Out Online Home Training: Competition

Please read our full 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)