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Intro To Scentwork- Penarth

2-Hour Workshop: Build Your Dog's Scentwork Skills, Learning the Basics of Scent Detection

49 British pounds
Paws Galore

Service Description

Our 2-hours Introduction to Scentwork Workshop is designed to help you build up your dog's ability to sniff out and target a particular scent and give you a clear indication of it. Perfect for dogs of all ages and abilities, this workshop will stimulate your dog’s mind and strengthen the bond between you and your furry friend. Scentwork is an excellent way to provide mental and physical stimulation for your dog. It taps into their natural instinct to sniff and search, offering numerous benefits: - Channel your dog’s energy into productive activities, reducing unwanted behaviours. - Stress Relief: Provide an outlet for your dog's natural sniffing instincts, helping to alleviate anxiety and stress. - Mental Enrichment: Keeps your dog’s mind sharp and engaged. - Low-Impact Activity: Works your dog's brain instead of their brawn, making it suitable for all dogs. - Confidence Building: Boosts your dog's confidence by allowing them to succeed in a fun and rewarding activity. - Bonding: Strengthens the relationship between you and your dog through teamwork and communication. During the workshop you will learn Foundational Skills: the basics to recognise and indicate a scent with engaging, hands-on activities Benefit from individual attention in our small class setting, with a maximum of 6 dogs per session and 2 instructors on hand to provide 1 to 1 guidance. What You Will Learn: -Introduction to Scentwork: Understand the principles and benefits of scent detection training. - Scent Identification: Teach your dog to recognise and respond to a specific scent. -Indication Training: Help your dog learn to clearly indicate when they have found the target scent. -Handling Skills: Improve your handling to guide your dog effectively. After completing this workshop, you and your dog can join our ScentDetective Club. This pay-as-you-go programme allows you to continue developing your dog’s scentwork skills with regular, structured practice sessions and advanced training. We strive to create a positive, inclusive and respectful atmosphere for everyone in our classes. We are LGBTQ+ friendly. Children are welcome to join if they are accompanied by at least 1 adult. You will also get a free Introduction to Scentwork e-book (valued at £20) Prefer a private session? Our workshop is also available as a one-to-one training session.


Cancellation Policy

We do not offer refunds on any of our classes. Please do contact us at info@cardiffdogtrainingacademy.co.uk if you have any questions or concerns before booking the class. We are more than happy to help you book the right service for you and your dog.


Contact Details


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