Doggiedo Detectives
Our Doggiedo Detectives are our scent work dogs!
Scent work classes start with Introduction to Scent and go to Begginers, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert.
“Scent work has been my passion for years! I started scent work, man trailing and tracking when Joska was very young. At six months Joska was then diagnosed with a tumour in his eye and we were told he could go blind very quickly and young; that’s when I decided to really work on scent work, tracking and proprioception to ensure he would be okay in the world if he did lose his eyesight! I wanted him to be as prepared as I could possible! Joska gained a phenomenal ability with his nose and he loves it as much as I do!”
Scent work is an amazing pathway and venture for you and your dog. We hold scent work classes but also do individual sessions in one to ones; everyone has their preferences. The classes also work for reactive dogs as the dogs are worked one at a time. It is your time to shine and get coached separately in the class scenario. We use scent work for many of our nervous, reactive and fearful dogs to help them gain confidence and allow the release of ‘happy hormones’; many of our Romanian rescues benefit greatly from it too!
Suitable for all dogs of all sizes and age! Lots of people comment that their dog wont be any good at scent work as they can’t find a treat right under their nose! They will honestly be amazing! The dog is already equipped with the tools for scent work, it’s up to us to teach them how to put it to good use!
WARNING – Our scent work is addictive!
We train to find your chosen scent - this is decided in our first class. Owners (or dogs) are to choose their target odour. We don’t use clove as we find many dogs are often not to keen. However, we use a scent, not food or a toy.
Scent work is great for mental stimulation and confidence building. A dogs nose is phenomenal, we as humans do not appreciate the complexity of a dogs nose and ability. This course will help you understand scent and the way your dog processes it.
Taught from an conservational and operational perspective.
Group classes with one dog working at a time. One to one options available.
Great for every dog – even reactive or fearful!
Great confidence builder.
Huge relationship enhancer between handler and dog.
Working to find target scent. Built on working real life situations!
When booking on to Doggiedo Detectives please note that the session is around three hours, however your dog will not be worked for this time. Your dog will only be working for around 25-30 minutes. More details upon booking. Held at Yardley Hastings.
Spaces only to clients of Doggiedodoggiedon’t due to high demand!
Courses available:
Starting with Introduction to Scent Work each course must be completed before moving onto the next level.
Introduction to Scentwork
A five week course. Each class is around 2.5-3 hrs long. Dogs are worked individually.
Equipment is given out in first 2 classes.
Odour is picked in week one.
Barriers in place to lower distraction from people and allow better focus. This makes it possible for nervous or reactive dogs.
Only one dog is in the hall at any one time.
Class cost – £150 + VAT
Doggiedo Detectives BEGINNERS
A five week course. Each class is 2.5 - 3 hrs long. Dogs are worked individually.
Must have completed the Introduction to Scent work.
Barriers removed. Long lines use for nervous or reactive dogs.
Beginners class must be completed twice before moving to Intermediate!
Toy is introduced.
Class cost – £150 + VAT
Doggiedo Detectives INTERMEDIATE
A five week course. Each class is 2.5 - 3 hrs long. Dogs are worked separately.
Must have completed the Introduction to Scent work Course and Beginners.
Toy continued.
For those who want to take it up a notch! More complex searches.
Ideally completed twice before continuation.
Class cost – £150 + VAT
Doggiedo Detectives ADVANCED
A five week course. Each class is 2.5 - 3 hrs long. Dogs are worked separately.
Must have completed the Intermediate courses and be cleared for next course.
Toy continued.
Ideally completed twice before continuation. Must be cleared to continue.
Class cost – £150 + VAT
Doggiedo Detectives EXPERT
A five week course. Each class is 2.5 - 3 hrs long. Dogs are worked separately.
Must have completed the Advanced courses and cleared for next level!
Toy continued.
Ideally completed twice as a minimum.
Class cost – £150 + VAT