Scentwork & Detection
Canine Behaviour Guernsey is delighted to now be able to offer scentwork and detection training to pet dogs in the island. Through this type of training, we can help improve a dog's quality of life through providing them with an outlet to use what is often referred to as their sixth sense - their very powerful nose.
Dogs have around 220 million scent receptors in their nose, as opposed to humans who have just five to six million. This can help us put into context just how good a dog's nose really is. It also helps to explain why they are employed into so many service roles world-wide, from police dogs to bomb detection and even medical detection dogs.
They communicate primarily through scent and are capable of sniffing out the tinniest amounts of scent molecules. As dog owners, we often underestimate the power of our dog's noses and just how important it is even for pet dogs to be able to use them. Day-to-day scentwork activities can help provide key enrichment while specific scent detection exercises can really get those brains working and provide some very rewarding training experiences for both dog and owner.
Our scentwork and detection classes are held by both Anna and Sam, who are both qualified WSDA Blue Training Instructors and qualified City & Guilds Scent Detection Dog Handlers. Anna and Sam are now also recognised Odour Recognition Test Hosts and Assessors for the National Nosework Association.
One-to-one scentwork and detection training is also available for those dogs who are unable to attend classes due to reactivity or anxiety issues.
For more information or to apply for our scentwork and detection classes or sessions please get in touch!
Dogs have around 220 million scent receptors in their nose, as opposed to humans who have just five to six million. This can help us put into context just how good a dog's nose really is. It also helps to explain why they are employed into so many service roles world-wide, from police dogs to bomb detection and even medical detection dogs.
They communicate primarily through scent and are capable of sniffing out the tinniest amounts of scent molecules. As dog owners, we often underestimate the power of our dog's noses and just how important it is even for pet dogs to be able to use them. Day-to-day scentwork activities can help provide key enrichment while specific scent detection exercises can really get those brains working and provide some very rewarding training experiences for both dog and owner.
Our scentwork and detection classes are held by both Anna and Sam, who are both qualified WSDA Blue Training Instructors and qualified City & Guilds Scent Detection Dog Handlers. Anna and Sam are now also recognised Odour Recognition Test Hosts and Assessors for the National Nosework Association.
One-to-one scentwork and detection training is also available for those dogs who are unable to attend classes due to reactivity or anxiety issues.
For more information or to apply for our scentwork and detection classes or sessions please get in touch!
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