Recently, I wrote an article focusing on the body languages to observe displayed by dog’s during a scent detection search. Dog Scentwork Training – Understand Your Dog’s Body Languages I received some wonderful feedback on that piece. Following your responses, it...
As a scent detection dog handler, your primary role is to observe the changes in your dog’s behaviour as their brain processes sensory information from the environment. These behavioural shifts will occur while your dog is investigating, within the odour plume,...
Scent work, also known as nose work, is a fantastic way to strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Here’s how it works Shared Focus and Excitement Scent work creates a shared activity where you and your dog work together towards a common goal. This focused...
Is your once attentive and confident puppy now struggling in their adolescence? The adolescent period starts at around six months of age until two to three years old, dependent on breed type. Are you facing challenges like: Lack of Focus: Short attention spans and...
Scent work training at Scentwork Academy fosters a deep and enriching connection between dogs and their owners. We believe in: Unleashing Canine Potential: Scentwork provides dogs with the opportunity to engage in their most natural and rewarding activity, searching....
I first met Julie and her Doberman bitch, Teddy, in May 2023 when they joined one of my Scent Work for Beginners Workshops. Teddy was three and a half years old. Julie and her husband thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and hadn’t realized just how fascinating and...
