Scent Work Classes

Does your dog live for the sniff? Always nose-down, checking out every blade of grass, completely oblivious to everything else? Or maybe you’re looking for something gentler, a lower-impact activity for a dog who’s recovering or taking life a bit easier?

Here’s something most people don’t realise: a physically tired dog isn’t necessarily a mentally satisfied one. Adding extra miles often just makes them fitter and more demanding the next time. What most dogs actually need is to use their brain.

Scent work gives them exactly that. Working together as a team, you channel your dog’s most powerful and natural instinct into something structured, rewarding, and genuinely tiring in the best possible way.

Our 6-week classes run from complete beginner all the way through to advanced detection work. Small class sizes, individual attention, and a real sense of progression every single week.

Wee Dram — Beginner Scent Detection

This is where your scent work journey begins. We teach your dog to recognise and search for a specific odour and to indicate clearly when they’ve found it. No previous experience needed. All classes are on-lead. Our indoor venue is not suitable for reactive dogs, but please get in touch to discuss other options.

Malt Master — Intermediate Scent Detection

The follow-on from Wee Dram. We introduce a new odour and distraction odours, and you’ll learn how to handle more advanced search patterns and proof your dog’s indication. Previous completion of Wee Dram required.

The Connoisseur — Advanced Scent Detection

The final level in the detection journey. We move into advanced techniques including inaccessible and moving hides. Previous completion of Malt Master required.

What are you looking for?

Lucky now really knows how to use his nose! Great fun and really helps calm down a ridiculously high energy pup. Would highly recommend to anyone whose dog needs a relaxing form of exercise!

Small class size so enough time spent with each dog. Nikki is great with the dogs and after class Bonnie is exhausted!!

It was so enriching watching her learn. Nikki was a brilliant, patient and enthusiastic instructor. Fantastic fun, heartily recommend!

Goes above and beyond to help troubleshoot. Really lovely atmosphere at every class. Would highly recommend.

6-Week Scent Work Class, £115

Available at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

Maximum 5 dogs per class, so you and your dog get proper time and individual attention, not just a number in a room.

Ready to find out what your dog's nose is really capable of?

Book your place today.