Registration for classes are announced on Instagram.

 

SCENT WORK FOUNDATION WORKSHOP (90mins)

Learn the scent work game!  This workshop introduces dogs and owners to the world of detection scent work by using high value treats. These are single 90-minute sessions and suitable for beginners.

 

INTRODUCTION TO ODOR (2 x 60~90mins)

Pre-requisite: Scent Work Foundation

Using a structured 4-step process, handlers learn how to introduce a target odor to their dogs. We start to introduce teamwork too as handlers must now actively participate in the search process.

 

HIDE SETTING & INTERIOR SEARCHES (1 x 90min)

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Odor

How do odors move? How do you set hides for your dogs that takes advantage of the environment? How do you learn about odor movement by observing your dogs? These and more questions will be answered in this very practical class.

When dogs understand the scent work game, the possibilities are endless!  In this class, we show you how to introduce your dog to interior searches and build challenges for your dogs to overcome.

 

INTRODUCTION TO EXTERIOR SEARCHES (1 x 60min)

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Odor

The outside world is full of distractions and interesting smell.  We help you and your dog transition from searching inside closed doors…to the exterior environment.

 

INTRODUCTION TO VEHICLE SEARCHES (1 x 60min)

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Odor

The car is like a big box. In this class, we introduce you and your dog to searching for hidden odors on vehicles!

 

INTRODUCTION TO BURIED SEARCHES

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Odor

Many dogs find searching for buried odors a little challenging.  In this workshop, we practice with odors that are buried in containers with sand and water.

 

ADVANCE ODOR

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Odor

We introduce more odors to your dog and practice searching for these in interior and exterior settings.

 

MANTRAILING/TRACKING

Mantrailing is a sport where dogs find "missing" people for fun by following their unique scent trail.  This class is planned for late 2025. DM us on Instagram to indicate your interest.

 

SHELTER PROGRAM

Scent work is excellent for dogs’ mental health! It allows them to practice agency and tires them out.  We would love to help you add scent work to your shelter’s enrichment program.

 

OUR VALUES

SG K9 Scent Work's positive, fear-free, and dog-centric focus aims to create a supportive and enjoyable experience for each dog and human. There is more than one way to learn any skill and we do not claim to be the only way nor the best way.

We value humility and respect – to embrace the fact that we are being led by our dogs in scent work because their noses are so much superior to ours, and our role is to partner and support them.  We believe that we can learn a lot from our dogs when we observe and understand their behavior. And we absolutely think we learn a lot from each other’s unique perspective and insights.

Because dogs are dogs and not robots, results may vary. But you will come to class with the best dog in the world and you will leave class with the best dog in the world. Our dogs did not register for the class, nor did they pay the fees. They only know they are spending time with you, eating high value treats and doing what they do best – sniff.