Sniff It Out
Discover Scentwork Training & Unlock The True Potential of Your Dog’s Nose
The Most Comprehensive Yet Easy to Follow Beginner’s Course in Scentwork Training with your Dog
Sniff It Out
Discover Scentwork Training & Unlock The True Potential of Your Dog’s Nose
The Most Comprehensive Yet Easy to Follow Beginner’s Course in Scentwork Training with your Dog
Scent Work Academy Highly Rated Google Business 
Scentwork training is an excellent activity for all dogs of any age, breed and background. The Sniff It Out – Online Course For All Companion Dogs will provide you with a comprehensive yet easy to follow scentwork training programme delivering a combination of fascinating theory and fun practical exercises to set up for your dog.
The course will provide your dog with many opportunities to use their superpower nose more often as they sniff out the hidden scent.
Once your dog has mastered the foundation skills you can both continue to enjoy the activity further in your home environment, take your scent training out and about, and even enter trials and competitions which are becoming more widely available as the popularity of scentwork with companion dog’s increases.
As you interact with your dog through this reward based activity, it can impact positively on general dog behaviours too and build on the bond you have with your dog.
The Benefits of Our Online Scentwork Training Course
Your dog can learn their scent training foundations in a calm and known environment
Your dog may not suit group classes
You have other home and work commitments to work around making it difficult to schedule a fixed time
Cuts down on travel time and travel expense
You feel more comfortable in your own environment, learning at your own pace
The expense of in-person dog training and in particular specialised training can be costly
There are no scentwork trainers near you or they are fully booked and you are eager to get started with your dog
Have you experienced any of these behaviours from your dog?
Overly vigilant and noise sensitive in the home
General attention seeking behaviours. Barking, whining, nudging or jumping up
You love your dog but you are finding their behaviours really stressful as you can’t get on with your daily tasks.
Do you dream of having a contented restful dog?
Have you be thinking about what can you do with your dog
to keep them entertained ?
The ‘Sniff It Out’ Online Scentwork Training Course is the ….
‘PERFECT SOLUTION’
Did you know that ……..
Just fifteen to twenty minutes of scentwork provides a natural workout for your dog as it utilises your dog’s mental energy and some physical energy too.
The activity is engaging, relieving boredom enabling your dog to settle more easily afterwards. Keeping them out of mischief whilst you continue your daily tasks in readiness for their next physical excursion. It’s more than enrichment, it’s essential to give your dog a fulfilling job to do.
Introducing Sniff It Out – Online Scentwork Training Course
Have you welcomed a new puppy into your life?
A Fun and Safe Way to Exercise Your Growing Puppy
This is an exciting time, but it can also be challenging as your puppy’s exercise is restricted while their bones and ligaments grow stronger. Keeping your energetic puppy entertained with scent games is a fantastic way to stimulate their mind and provide gentle physical activity.
Start Early, Bond Strong
Scentwork can begin during your puppy’s early foundation training, incorporating fun games and positive reinforcement. This helps build your puppy’s confidence and strengthens your bond.
A Lifelong Adventure
Puppies can start their scentwork journey at a very young age. This rewarding activity will grow with both of you as your dog matures. It’s a fun and enriching experience you can enjoy together throughout your dog’s life.
Your Dog’s Nose Knows!
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Sniff It Out – Online Home Learning Scent Training Course is a step by step learning journey
No specialist equipment is required
This is the training your dog will love to do and where firm bonds are made
Bite-sized informative, interesting, and concise visual learning
Less screen time and more time to enjoy the practical training with your dog
No previous dog training experience needed
Many additional resources to support your learning experience
Lifetime access to course materials
Would you like to feel proud of your adolescent dog’s behaviour and not embarrassed?
Are your struggling with your adolescent dog’s behaviour right now?
Is your dog lacking focus, has limited attention span and seems to have gone deaf to any instruction from you?
Although this can be a challenging time this is perfectly normal behaviour within this development period. Focus can become limited whilst growth and reproductive hormones surge throughout the dog’s body and mind.
The ‘Sniff It Out’ Home Learning Scentwork Training Course is the PERFECT SOLUTION to support you through your dog’s adolescence and beyond
Scentwork training will provide your young dog a natural outlet to engage in over this development period. It will help to tire them mentally, whilst still utilsing some obedience training, promoting focus and building on your relationship.
Does your dog display reactive behaviours?
Are you finding walks really stressful?
Is it difficult to gain focus from your dog?
Is your dog showing fear in fight or flight behaviours?
Does your dog get easily aroused around distractions ?
It can be extremely challenging when you are managing your dog’s reactive behaviours. This can be very upsetting and restricting for you in daily life.
Many dogs that react quickly have learnt skill sets to be very vigilant using their sight over their primary sense, their sense of smell.
How scentwork training can support you with your dog
Scentwork training is a sole activity enabling you to work alone with your dog in controlled safe environments.
When your dog is using their primary sense within scent training and gaining positive reward based reinforcment a chemical called dopamine is released. This is a feel good hormone and promotes a more optimistic bias.
Home scentwork training is ideal for dogs that are reactive . Working and playing together within your scent training will increase your dog’s focus, confidence and it builds up on the trust between you.
This can support you in other areas of ‘coping strategy’ training that you maybe undergoing. Often scentwork is used within behaviour rehabilitation programmes
An Overview of all the Benefits that Scentwork Provides
Hi there, I’m Mandy Rigby
A Passion for Paws – My Journey
Hi there! I’m Mandy Rigby, a dog-loving Mum, Grandmum, and proud owner of a Flatcoated Retriever named Reenie and a Stabyhoun named Rusty. I’ve always had a soft spot for dark chocolate, period dramas, and the great outdoors.
Growing up on my grandparents’ Cotswold farm, surrounded by animals, ignited my lifelong passion for dogs. My journey as a Canine Behaviourist began over 20 years ago, inspired by my two rescue dogs at the time, both arrived with behaviour challenges and I was advised to use methods and equipment which I was not at all comfortable with.
Follow your heart, it always leads you to the right place in the end.
Determined to find a positive, reward-based approach, I studied dog behaviour and founded Yes! Good Dog to help others navigate their dogs’ behavioural challenges. As my business thrived, a little black furball Retriever, Reenie entered my life, and she would forever change my path in the dog training sector.
Reenie was a bundle of energy, and adolescence proved particularly challenging. To keep her engaged and focused, we turned to scentwork, a relatively new activity for companion dogs in the UK. The transformation was remarkable. Not only did it provide mental and physical stimulation, but it also strengthened our bond.
Inspired by the positive impact of scent work, I became a certified Scentwork UK instructor. I’ve since dedicated my career to sharing this enriching activity with dog owners through my business, Scent Work Academy.
My mission is to make scentwork accessible to all dog owners, regardless of experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced trainer, I’m here to help you and your furry canine companion discover the joy of stepping into your dog’s world of scent.
Empowering Owners to Build Stronger Bonds with Their Companion Dogs
Beyond Just The Sniff!
Many a client has expressed to me that participating in scentwork activities with their dog has helped them when life has been hard. There is something sereal and calming in immersing yourself in observing your dog tracking down a scent that you have hidden. It’s not just a brilliant activity for your dog’s mind but it is great for your mental health too.
I am delighted to be bringing this friendly and fun scentwork training course to you in celebration of all dogs and their dedicated guardians
Happy Clients & Their Happy Sniffing Dogs
In a Nutshell – This is what you get when you sign up for the ‘Sniff It Out’ course
12 x Comprehensive Modules + Complete Resource Library Module
Including over 60 x Bite Sized Lessons for a relaxed learning experience as your knowledge increases
Over 75 x Practical Dog Demo Video’s
(All equivalent of over 25 x hours of in-person specialised training with me value of £1687.50)
6 x Fabulous Additional Resources – A priceless bounty of years of knowledge and experience
Essential Guide in Building Your Home Scentwork Training Kit eBook (Value £16.99)
Working with Kong eBook including video links (Value £24.99)
4 x Tabletop demonstrations on making up target odours of either clove, gun oil or Kong
Scentwork Training Journal to track your dog’s progression module to module
‘All About Motivation Within Scentwork’ Webinar (Value £17.99)
Life Time Access to All Course Resources – Wow! (Value Priceless)
Supportive Private Facebook Community with lifetime access (An amazingly support resource) No monthly membership, it’s FREE
Q & A Facebook Lives (Value in just six months is £720.00)
A well deserved ‘Certificate of Completion
Total value for the complete Sniff It Out Course £2467.47 for £249.99
TAKE A LOOK AT THE COURSE IN MORE DETAIL BELOW
Twelve Step by Step Modules From First Sniff to Competent Pet Sniffer Dog
1: Introduction to Scentwork
Here you will discover how amazing the dog’s nose truly is and the first steps in getting prepared to dive into your scentwork adventures together.
2: Lets Get Searching
Here you will learn how to set up your initial searches for your dog and more information on their amazing olfactory system.
3: This New Smell is ‘Wow’
Here you will discover how to make up and imprint a target odour for your dog to search for.
4: “It’s Here” Indication Behaviour Training
Here you will learn about indication behaviours and the methodology surrounding this area of scentwork training
5: When Two Becomes One
Here you will start to combine your dog’s previous indication behaviour training by bringing back in the imprinted target odour
6: Sniff! Sniff! It’s This One
Here you will be taking your training on further with your dog being provided with a choice to make
7: Yay! Sniff It Out
Here you be setting up multiple item searches including one item housing the target odour
8: Found It -Without a Doubt
Here you will learn how to gradually build up the duration of your dog’s passive indication within a multiple item search
9: Additional Supportive Information
Here you will be provided with some additional support on other aspects that can arise in your dog’s scentwork training journey
10: Searching Exterior Items
Here you will discover all about taking your dog’s item searches into an exterior environment
Take a look at the ‘Scent’ational Bonus Resources Included Within the Full Course
Plus A Special Bonus Lesson
Struggling with Your Dog’s Passive Indication? Alternative Methods to get that ‘Light Bulb’ Moment
Utilising your Dog’s Nose is Key
Scentwork is an excellent activity for all dogs of any age, breed and background. My Sniff It Out online course will provide you with a comprehensive introduction, both theoretically and practically into scentwork which is becoming the most popular training activity and dog sport for dog owners to do with their dog.
The course will provide your dog an opportunity to use their superpower nose more often as they sniff out the hidden scents.
As you interact with your dog through a positive reward based activity this builds on the bond you have with your dog and enhances your relationship
Mandy Rigby – Scentwork Instructor
Founder of Scent Work Academy • Scent Detection Competitions • Yes Good Dog Behaviour & Training
‘All About Scentwork’ Featured in Edition Dog Magazine 2023 and Live Displays 2023/2024
scentworkacademy.co.uk • info@scentworkacademy.co.uk
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Have a question? You may find the answer below
If not, please email me
info@scentworkacademy.co.uk
Let’s Nose Around Some FAQ’S
Good question! Life is very busy for many. The lessons have been designed with that in mind. Each lesson is bite-sized so you can enjoy a cuppa and delve in for a few minutes at a time. Time is far better spent utilised away from the screen in spending lovely times with your dog in applying the practical training. I would recommend to get the most out of the course that a minimum of just two sessions a week for about 20-25 minutes per session would be ideal. Some of the training elements only take a few minutes of time. You can put in as much or little as time as you have, as long as you can commit to some short sessions on a regular basis. If time is a real issue you can combine some scent training alongside or within the normal time allowance you dedicate for your dog’s walk. It’s a great activity for wet and very hot days too, and for times when you may not beable to commit to much physical exercise that day for whatever reason.
I don’t have a lot of space, will this course still work for me?
The course is designed to be able to be done in your home or garden area. You will need enough space to be able to lay out the size of 5-6 medium boxes or containers. A hallway or outside area. If space is a real issue maybe ask friends or family for support. It’s always fun sharing your dog’s amazing nose abilities too. Most of the exercises could be adapted to smaller areas depending on the size of your dog.
Do I have to complete in a set time?
The course material is delivered over four month time frame and by committing to some training twice a week you will make lots of progress within a six month period. Regular training keeps up some continuity for your dog. The course has lifetime access though so if life gets in the way and you need to break off the course structure you can pick it up anytime. You also have the freedom of lifelong access to the Facebook community from the time of purchase.
My dog is on a restricted diet, will this matter?
No, not at all, you can use your dog’s normal food, I do advise within the course that if possible to scent up blander food types with some stronger smelling food of a higher value to your dog will help the process. This is explained more within the course. You can also use your dog’s favourite toy to search for combined with play. A Kong on a rope toy, a retrieve toy or raggie’s are great reinforcers.
I would like to enter trials and competitions, does this course cater for me and my dog getting to that level?
Yes, this course is from foundation level right through to area searches. The course covers many elements required for starting your competitive journey. Organisations run different criteria’s and by completing this course you will have mastered enough to start looking into the guidelines of the first level of competitions that you would like to enter in. Before starting on the imprinting process with your dog, I would advise you check what target scents are used and how they are prepared, you can then use the correct one throughout the course. I cover the preparation of clove, gun oil and Kong.
My life circumstance has changed, is there any refund on the course?
I understand circumstances can change but unfortunately there is no cancellation or refund available on any of the online content. I endorse people to stay committed to the program for the good of their dog and offer a supportive community along the way. Please read these pages carefully and ensure you are happy to commit to the course. If you have any questions please email me direct info@scentworkacademy.co.uk
How does the community group support work?
The support group is run through a private Facebook page in which you can request membership of after you have joined the programme. You have free lifetime membership. Q & A’s are conducted live on the page which you are welcome to join or view later. This is optional and doesn’t affect your personal learning journey if you do not have access to this media. If you do, you are welcome to post pictures and video footage onto the page, or ask questions for additional support on designated days of the week, being involved in a community can help to keep our motivation levels up when working from home.
I haven’t done any training with my dog, will I still be able to do this?
Absolutely yes! No previous training experience is required for the dog or for you as your dog’s trainer and handler. You will learn a lot from the course about general training cue’s, marker words and the timing of these. I am sure this will have a positive impact in your understanding of dog training in other areas outside of the course too.
I have a new puppy, should I start now or wait until later?
You can start scentwork training with your puppy as soon as they have settled in with you. I would advise you spend some extra time on Module 2. Very young pup’s sometimes need a bit more support on the first searches, it helps to initially lay out a trail of treats to the beginning of the search area so they learn what the game is. It doesn’t take long for them to discover what a fabulous activity this is for them.
I am concerned this won’t work for me and my dog
I am living proof in how scent training has changed my life with my dog. I have trained over 100 breed types and not known of one that didn’t enjoy scentwork training. If you are committed and follow the step by step course programme I am sure your dog will enjoy it and you will too. There is no pressure on you whatsoever, this is the most natural form of dog training. If you wish to discuss concerns further please reach out to me at info@scentworkacademy.co.uknfo@scentworkacademy.co.uk
Is all the content available straight way or is it time released?
The course is time released. On signing up you will see the first two modules in your personal portal and you can download your own Scentwork Training Journal. On completion the next module will be unlocked for your to commence on every two weeks. This helps you to view the material, source anything you may need and do the practical training sessions with your dog that are aligned with that particular module before the next is released for viewing.
Is there a payment plan?
It is full payment for this course. I have been conscious to keep the outlay as reasonable as I can for the comprehensive content and support provided. We all stay more committed when we invest and commit fully from the offset. The primary directive is for your dog to be the centre of this investment and to benefit from your attention to their scentwork training journey. The administration of managing payment plans is also quite time consuming and my time is much better spent in providing additional support to all students undertaking the course.