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Has Your Dog Got More Sniffy in The Colder Weather? The relationship between icy weather and dogs' ability to smell is complex. Here's a breakdown: Potential for Stronger Scents Reduced Scent Dispersion: Cold air holds scents closer to the ground, preventing them from...

From the very first weeks of life, I noticed my granddaughter's fascination with labels on blankets and toys. She'd intently gaze at them, reaching out with incredible precision to touch them. Around nine months old, I introduced her to a sticker book – the 'World's...

I firmly believe a scentwork instructor's most crucial role is having a depth of knowledge regarding where to place the target odour for the dog's to locate. This skill is honed through extensive experience, observing thousands of searches by hundreds of different...

Why Scentwork is Perfect for Senior Dogs As our canine companions reach their golden years, their physical abilities may slow down, but their mental acuity remains sharp. Scentwork is an incredible activity that can provide both mental and physical stimulation for...

Unleash Your Puppy's Nose with Scentwork Is your new furry friend always sniffing around, eager to explore the world? Scentwork is the perfect way to channel their natural curiosity into a fun and mentally stimulating activity. Why Scentwork is Pawsitively Perfect for...

Dog's do sniff all the time naturally. A dog's nose is their primary sense and sniffing is their innate behaviour from the time they are born. Assimilating information from odours is how they gain crucial information for their survival. Here's why scentwork training...

Scentwork is an excellent activity for working dog breeds due to several reasons: Mental Stimulation: High-drive breeds often require significant mental stimulation to prevent boredom and destructive behaviors. Scentwork provides a challenging and engaging mental...

Whether your dog is searching for an imprinted target odour or is loving hunting out hidden pieces of food,  scentwork games are so versatile they can be taken just about anywhere. Sniffy games are an excellent way to ignite your dog’s seeking system and get their...

As a scent detection dog handler, your main role is to observe your dog’s behaviour changes which occur as the dog’s brain processes sensory information from smells. These behaviour changes will be happening whilst your dog is investigating, is in the odour plume, on...

I realise that linking the words 'scentwork and grief' together may seem very strange to some, but I wanted to share with you how being involved in scent work with my dog has proven to be a welcome distraction through a very difficult period and I feel sure will...