Introduction to Scent Detection session 1 - Introduction to odour and container/items searches
Mon, Jun 09
|Howie's Hall, TailWaggersK9Sport
Want to get your dog into the fast growing sport of Scent Detection? This fun sport, teaches the dog to use their nose to find a specific scent or odour on cue. Suitable for dogs of all ages.
Time & Location
Jun 09, 2025, 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. EDT
Howie's Hall, TailWaggersK9Sport, 573 Lubitz Rd, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W6, Canada
About the event
Welcome to the Fascinating World of Canine Scent Detection
In this introductory course, your dog will discover the importance of specific odours (which can be adapted to other odours, if desired) and will begin to grasp the fundamentals of searching through containers.
We will focus on developing a reliable indication, enabling your dog to communicate, “Hey Mum, I found that scent.”
Additionally, we will work on developing your dogs indication, so that you know when they have found exactly what you’re looking for!
The advantages of scent detection work are numerous:
It helps dogs relax by tapping into their natural abilities.