Scentwork Training in Seaton

Unlock your dog’s natural superpower with scentwork training

Nose work: a natural way to keep your dog happy, focused, and relaxed.

Scentwork is one of the most rewarding activities for dogs, tapping into their natural instincts while providing mental stimulation, physical exercise, and stress relief. Engaging their powerful sense of smell not only reduces anxiety but also builds confidence, making it perfect for dogs of all ages, breeds, and abilities. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your bond with your dog, enhance their training, or simply give them a fun and enriching outlet, scentwork offers endless benefits.

Plus, it’s an accessible and low-impact activity that can be enjoyed casually at home or taken to the next level in competitive sports. Unlock your dog’s potential today and watch them thrive through the power of nose work!

In our scentwork training classes you and your dog will...

Find your lost keys

Search for hidden people

Be a sniffing superstar!

Our scentwork classes comprise of a 4-week course that introduces you and your dog to the foundations of scentwork. Your dog will learn how to:

Follow a scent trail using food or items of clothing.
Find a hidden object and indicate it’s location.
Find your keys when they go missing.
Search for a hidden person and bring you to them.

Once you’ve completed a 4-week class, you can continue where you left off with the next one!

Our classes are designed so that anyone can jump in and make progress, whatever level you’re at.

"Those sessions and scentwork classes have taught me not only how to communicate and build a bond with my pup but how to progress and build on skills. Truly one of the best investments ever made!"

Where are our scentwork classes held?

We take our scentwork adventures to all sorts of fun places—parks, woods, buildings, and beyond! Mixing up the locations keeps things exciting and helps dogs become super sniffing pros. New environments mean new smells, new challenges, and loads of brain-boosting fun! Plus, it builds their confidence, focus, and ability to work anywhere, no matter the distractions. After all, why stick to one spot when the whole world is a sniff-tastic playground?

So much fun!

"I have an 18 month old whippet, described by someone on the beach as an emotional dog! She also has a very strong prey drive and is very fast! In other words a handful! I have taken her to Davey’s scentwork classes and whilst being a sight hound she has loved the work, improving with each week. It has also improved her focus on me, calmed, steadied her and enormously helped our relationship. We will be back for more in the spring!"

Olivia

Scentwork FAQs

Q. Is scentwork suitable for older dogs or puppies?

Yes! Scentwork is a low impact, natural activity and dogs of all ages love it. It’s a perfect activity for puppies and means they’ll spend more time sniffing and less time biting your hands off.

Q. Can reactive or shy dogs participate in scentwork classes?

Scentwork is a fantastic activity for nervous or reactive dogs. While these classes may not be ideal for severe cases, we encourage nervous dogs to give it a try, as it can greatly boost their confidence. Please get in touch first, and I can help assess if the classes are suitable for your dog.

Q. Do I need any prior training experience?

Not at all! These classes are designed for dogs new to scentwork. Each week, you’ll learn new skills, practice what you’ve learned, and gradually progress to different locations.