Five Week Scent Detection Course.

Location: Willenhall Chart Centre, 19 Gromer Street, Willenhall, WV13 2NS

Start Date: Thursday 24th October.

Finish Date: Thursday 21st November.

Time: 8pm - 9pm. 

Suitable for all dogs, any age, any breed.

Come and join us for our five week Sniffer Dog/Scent Detection Course and unleash your dog's super power.

The course is held every Thursday evening from 8pm til 9pm over a five week period. 

On week one we will provide you with your own RED KONG Portable Scent Kit for you to complete your homework, you will also receive dog treats and a course folder. 

During the course we will train your dog to indicate on a specific scent from a line up of different objects as well as introduce them to outdoor searches and vehicle searches.

The aim of the course is to:

• Introduce the dog and handler to the different elements of the sport.
• Teach your dog to indicate on the target scent.
• Find the best reward for the dog.

Week 1 - Thursday 24th October. Introduction to Scentwork and Indications.

Week 2 - Thursday 31st October. Building Scent Recognition and improve indications.

Week 3 - Thursday 7th November. Searching Different Containers.

Week 4 - Thursday 14th November. Indoor Searches. Including timed trails. 

Week 5 - Thursday 21st November. Outdoor Searches and Vehicle Searches.

PRIOR LEARNING:

It is ESSENTIAL that your dog has been introduced to a RED KONG at least one week before you start your introduction course. You should allow your dog to eat treats from the RED KONG This will ensure your dog builds an impulse to find the Kong toy.

NOTE: Red Kong’s have a unique scent. Dogs cannot see the colour red.

PRIOR TRAINING:

While dogs don't need a lot of prior training to begin scentwork, having a foundation in basic obedience, a good reward system, and comfort in different environments will make the training process smoother and more effective.