How to Teach Scentwork
How to Teach Scentwork provides a clear, structured framework for delivering scentwork classes with confidence. This course goes beyond searching with your own dog and shows you how to design curriculum, manage group dynamics and coach handlers at different skill levels without overwhelming them. You’ll learn how to break down complex skills into teachable stages while maintaining clarity, safety and progression. With over 40 video demonstrations, a comprehensive course booklet and complete resources to run your own 8 week starter course, including ready to use handouts, this is a practical, professional blueprint for aspiring scentwork trainers who want to teach with structure and credibility.
Amy
After completing this course many years ago I recently plucked up the courage to start teaching. My first students are absolutely flourishing and its a joy to watch. The lesson plan set out in your course is really easy to follow and sets everyone up to succeed.
Masterclass – SAS Handling Skills
Masterclass – SAS Handling Skills is a focused exploration of how your movement, positioning and timing directly influence search outcomes. Through detailed video analysis and clear explanation of the underlying principles, you’ll learn to recognise how subtle handler behaviour shapes your dog’s performance. This masterclass develops the awareness and precision needed to handle intentionally rather than reactively, strengthening teamwork and improving reliability in every search.
Suzanne
The Handling Master Class is really aptly named and highlights many of the initial mistakes made by new learners. This makes you feel positive and motivated to work towards eliminating errors and to support your dog more. There is one exemplary search which is efficient and keeps the dog motivated to work fluently with purpose. This course is a must if you wish to progress in partnership with your dog and enjoy scent work to the maximum.
Masterclass – Indications
Masterclass – Indications develops the ability to recognise and interpret the behavioural shifts that occur before, during and after an indication. You’ll learn to differentiate interest from commitment, understand the mechanics of clear final responses and adjust your handling to suit individual dogs. Designed for serious scentworkers who want greater precision, this masterclass deepens your understanding of communication within the search.
Michelle
This was an excellent course, I teach scent classes and I found the indication master class really helped me understand all the different elements and range of indication a dog may show, I will certainly go back to my classes with fresh eyes.
Savvy Scentwork
Savvy Scentwork moves beyond technique and into problem solving. When scentwork doesn’t unfold exactly as planned, this course helps you analyse, adapt and respond strategically. From handling complications to inclusive search design and behavioural nuance, you’ll build the decision making skills required to manage complexity without losing structure. Designed for serious scentworkers and professional trainers, Savvy develops the judgement and flexibility that underpin long-term success.
Petra
WOW! This was such an amazing course! With so much valuable information and so many cues to teach the dog not only for scentwork but usable for daily life as well, I think this course is really underpriced and could be easily split to multiple much more pricey courses and it would be still worth it! I highly recommend this course, it is fantastic, easy to follow but with so much useful guidance I think this is the best dog training course I have ever attended (and I have been through a lot!)
Note: This review was written for the Support Skills course which is now incorporated into the Savvy Scentwork course. Instead of taking Petra’s advice, I doubled down and added even more!
Prioritising the Trainer’s Dog
Prioritising the Trainer’s Dog explores the often overlooked impact of professional training demands on the trainer’s own dog. Through structured reflection, welfare planning and practical decision making tools, this course helps you maintain ethical standards, protect long term wellbeing and create a sustainable training practice that works for both you and your dog.
