Equipment used in scentwork training
I have concentrated the last twelve years on teaching scentwork over everything else. And as a result I have learned lots! I’ve learned how to teach scentwork in such a way that I can’t recall any dog and handling coming to any of my workshops and failing. Every team has understood the task and achieved […]
About a year into running workshops, I started selling the TDS Scentwork Starter Kit. These kits comprised a storage tin, a packet of dried catnip, a scentwork mouse and instructions for how to introduce your dog to the scented toy. If you’re eagle eyed, you might have noticed that the kits have been out of
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Anyone who has seen me setting out a search at a workshop knows how seriously I take it. Boxes are moved a couple of centimetres to the left or right. Baskets are moved so that they are further apart. Chairs are carefully positioned to ensure they do the job. And that’s the crux of it
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What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Autumn’? The reds and oranges of the season? Or perhaps the sound of leaves crunching under your feet? Maybe it’s the smell of hot soup and crackling fires? Or snuggling into a cosy jumper, freshly laundered after months of sitting at the back of your
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Run out of ideas of where to hide your dog’s target scent? Looking for inspiration? Stop looking – I’ve got the solution. New hides every day for 30 days. Plus advice, tips and variations for all scentwork levels.
