Hide and go Sniff

A dog’s sense of smell is as fascinating as it is powerful. For example, did you know that some studies suggest that a dog can smell a teaspoon of sugar in a million gallons of water? Man has been utilising this sense of smell for thousands of years, as a hunting partner and more recently for missing people, drugs, bombs, and even medical detection.

In the world of pet dogs, there is a growing trend to utilise this incredible skill for sport, recreation and even as an aid to behaviour modification. There are now several organisations/associations across the country offering various learning and competition criteria for pet dogs.  As a member of, and certified instructor for several of these, I can help you navigate the differences and help choose a training path that best suits you, your dog and your goals, whether that be serious competition, a fun game for rainy days or anything in between.

In the operational world, you might liken this to a police dog searching for drugs, however, our pet dogs search for something slightly more mundane such as clove, Kong, or various oils, depending on your goals.

Scentwork is great fun for dogs and their people alike and once you’ve got the basics it’s a scent-sational (pun intended, sorry) way to enjoy an afternoon at home or add something extra to your daily walks.