Do you have an odour preference? A favourite aroma? The faintest whiff of which scent prompts a smile every time? What is it that brings you such pleasure – the scent or the memory that it elicits? Smell is thought to be one of the most powerful senses when it comes to memory. In an […]
The power of odour preference – divine or disgusting? Read More »
Toilet roll tubes can be used is lots of unexpected ways. One of the most useful hacks I discovered many years ago was to use them to store plugs and chargers. You pop the chargers inside the tubes and then sit the filled tubes in a drawer or box. This stops them getting tangled up,
Toilet roll tubes three ways – how to make searches for all skill levels Read More »
Boxes aren’t a requirement for scentwork. The environment will always provide opportunities for hiding scented articles. But adding cardboard boxes to the search environment is a cheap, flexible and smart way to help you set and achieve training goals. But not all boxes are equal. Some provide many more options than others. Today I want
Why not all boxes are equal. How to choose which to crave & save and which to ditch! Read More »
So you’ve taught your dog to find a specific scent. Job done. Or is it? It can be if you want to stick to the very basics of scentwork. Your dog will enjoy it but at best it is likely to become humdrum and predictable. And at worst it can become frustrating and stressful. Don’t throw
Don’t waste your great start. Keep learning, keep growing. Read More »
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.
