Teach your dog to sniff!

Teach Your Dog to Sniff is a clear, step by step introduction to companion scentwork. You’ll show your dog how to search for a specific target scent in a structured and achievable way, building focus, confidence and engagement from the very first session. Designed for everyday teams, this course lays the foundation for safe, effective scentwork you can build on as your skills grow.

Essential Scentwork Skills

Once your dog can reliably find a specific scent, the next step is adding structure. Essential Scentwork Skills builds the directed searches, clear planning and handling techniques that allow you to search more varied environments safely and confidently. This is where early success develops into focused, capable teamwork. I recommend taking this course after Teach Your Dog to Sniff to build strong foundations for everything that follows.

Increasing the Challenge

Increasing the Challenge builds on the structure you developed in Essential Scentwork Skills. You’ll learn how to extend search duration, reduce scent picture size and introduce more complex scenarios in a controlled, thoughtful way. This course shows you how to increase difficulty without losing clarity, so your teamwork remains strong even as the challenges grow. I recommend taking this course after Essential Scentwork Skills to deepen your skill and confidence.