SCENTWORK UK

Scentwork is when a dog uses 

its sense of smell to identify and locate a scent which it has been trained to detect.

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Dogs have a highly sensitive nose, vastly superior to our own. Scentwork is a natural behaviour for a dog and essential in hunting and finding prey.

As man’s best friend, this behaviour has been put to many uses – for example in police work, search and rescue, and hunting. As a dog sport, Scentwork has emerged from detection style nosework as practiced by customs and excise, explosives detection, search and rescue and medical detection dogs.

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Scentwork UK has been set up to promote and develop scentwork as a dog sport and training activity throughout the country.

• It is open to anyone whether you are a pet dog trainer or a more advanced dog trainer.

• It is suitable for all breeds and ages, puppies and dogs with injuries or disabilities – scentwork is a non injurious sport.

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As a training activity, scentwork is fun, very rewarding and at the same time mentally tiring for your dog. It will improve the relationship between you and your dog and is a great confidence builder especially for the shy dog. You can participate whether it is just for fun, or go on and enter trials and gain qualifications.

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ScentworkUK.com

One - one (private tuition) available NOW. Booking essential.

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Group classes subject to easing of Covid restrictions.

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