30 Days of Hides
Sometimes thinking up places to hide the target can be a struggle. In this book I present you with 30 suggestions. In fact, I give you 90 as each suggestion comes with Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced options. Lots of ideas to help your imagination out of hiding!
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Baggage Searches
You don't have to be in an airport to do baggage searches. Incorporating bags, cases and rucksacks into searches adds a surprising layer to your searches. Plus practising baggage lineups is a fun but effective way to hone your directed search skills. As a bonus I also show you how to search post, from letters and junk mail to Jiffy bags and small parcels. Recycling has never been so much fun!
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Choosing & Using a Scentwork Harness
With so many harnesses to choose from, selecting the right one can seem impossible. This guide helps you find the right scentwork harness. Fit for purpose and fit for your dog.
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Design the Perfect Search
Everything you need to know about devising the perfect search. From figuring out what skills both you and your dog already have, to setting goals to reach new heights, this course shows you what to include and what to leave out of your searches. Badly designed searches can set your search team back. Well designed searches can propel you to successes you never imagined you could reach. Perfect for setting your own searches or designing searches for clients and classes.
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Detector Dog School Membership
Memberships curated to meet your scentwork goals
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Dog Log
If you're anything like me, you are obsessed with your dog, or dogs. You know their favourite activities, favourite foods, you know how much they drink, sleep and play. You know their moods, their successes and their challenges. But trying to keep this all in your head, especially with multiple dogs, can be difficult. Spotting those small changes in behaviour, in eating or drinking, in their general mood is super easy with my new planner, or Dog Log.
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Essential Scentwork Skills
Once your dog can search for a specific scent it's time to put those essential foundation skills in place. These skills unlock the secrets to searching everything. Boosting concentration and teamwork, developing great partner techniques and staying safe no matter where you search is the exciting next step in your scentwork journey. If you're following the courses in a logical order, I recommend taking this one after the Teach Your Dog to Sniff course.
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Factors & Fixes
In this book, I’m looking at the factors that can screw up your searches. The ‘little’ things that can affect your searches and undermine your dog. Not considering them is akin to self sabotage as they can all be avoided. I’ve split the book into four sections, each examining a set of factors under the headings of Wellbeing, Environment, Environment: Distractions and Handler. I’ll explain each factor, discussing why it’s an issue. And supply the fix to help you successfully prevent or fix it.
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Factors & Fixes Infographics
How not to screw up your searches infographics for you or your clients. Three pages each dedicated to a different section: Wellbeing, Environment and Handler. Simple, graphic reminders of potential issues and how to fix them.
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Handler Position Infographics Set
Set of 7 downloadable and printable graphics showing handler position. Each graphic shows position for both left and right handed handlers. This is a great resource for trainers to handout in class, use as posters at training venues and to support clients.
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How to Teach Scentwork
Teaching scentwork is about more than being able to search with your own dog. In this course I share how I teach. What works, what doesn't. I share how to avoid overwhelming students while still teaching the myriad skills needed to be a proficient scentworker. I look at the practicalities of setting up classes, devising curriculum and coaching clients with different skill levels. With 40+ video clips, a comprehensive course booklet plus all you need to run an 8 week starter course, including handouts, this huge course is the perfect resource for all aspiring scentwork trainers.
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How to plan a scentwork search infographic
Without a working plan, your scentwork search will never be reliable. Use this infographic to ensure your search is efficient, organised and reliably successful.
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Increasing the Challenge
Your dog's search skills are better than yours, how do you stay engaged and stop your training becoming boring and predictable? Stick with me, I will show you how to make searches longer, scent pictures smaller and success sweeter. If you're following the courses in a logical order, I recommend taking this one after the Essential Scentwork Skills course.
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Increasing the Scentwork Challenge infographic
Increasing the challenge of your scentwork searches can be done in a variety of ways. This clear, concise infographic not only suggests options but also gives tips for successful upskilling. Made for printing out or as a quick reminder at your fingertips. Use at home or with clients.
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Indications Printables
Love canine body language? You’ll love these printables. Three printables: Why you need to see indications, learn the most common signs and observe the changes in your dog’s body language using my easy to use checklist.
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Inspired - A Year of Scentwork Search Themes Inspiration
Whenever you need scentwork inspiration, open this book. Use the charts for quick ideas, and then read more about each theme for more inspiration, tips on working safely and to look at the world through scentworker’s eyes. You will be inspired to search in no time.
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Jackpot - A Simple Guide to Food Rewards
A simple guide to using food in dog training
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Lost Keys
Lost your housekeys? Carkey? Phone? Not to worry, you can teach your dog to find them. This course is a comprehensive and detailed account of each part of the process. With video footage, you can follow me step by step as I demonstrate how to teach your dog how to sniff out your lost keys, and more! Using my simple, logical and effective training, you can teach your dog something that's not just fun, but super useful and practical. You don't need to have done any of my other courses to successfully find lost keys. This stand alone course could be the most useful skill you ever teach your dog!
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Masterclass - Indications
Whether you have taught your dog using active or passive indications, learning scentwork body language is key. It's not enough to wait for the final sit or retrieve, you need to know what your dog is telling you on the run-up to that point. Can you spot the difference between indication and interest? Not being able to respond appropriately to what your dog is telling you can result in the dog shutting down the conversation, shutting down the scentwork game and shutting you out. I will show you how to identify which signals are and are not indications, how to distinguish interest and investigation from indication and because every dog is an individual, understand how to tailor your behaviour to support different dogs. This masterclass is a must for everyone who is fascinated by canine body language and for every serious scentworker .
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Masterclass - SAS Handling Skills
What you do while your dog is searching can have a positive or negative effect on your team's success. Being able to see how your behaviour affects your dog is such a valuable tool. With use of video clips and explanations as to the why's not just the how's this masterclass is a deep dive into the vital, and often underestimated, role of the handler. You are part of a team, not just a bystander so be proactive and learn what your dog needs and how to provide it.
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Organise & Prioritise Package
Take Control of Your Scentwork Journey with the Organise & Prioritise Package! Ready to elevate your scentwork training and make real progress toward your goals? Whether you're a seasoned trainer or just starting out, the Organise & Prioritise Package is your ultimate toolkit to stay on track, stay focused and be inspired.
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Pre-Search Safety Checks Infographic
Staying safe while scentworking is a must. This colourful infographic is a quick reminder of the most common hazards to look out for.
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Pro Trainer Bundle
The ultimate course bundle for scentwork trainers, saving you £185!!!!
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Puppy Scentwork
Don't wait until it's too late! Get scentwork right from the start to prevent problems, build a strong relationship and teach your pup how to have fun learning. This course is about more than scentwork. It's a positive introduction to learning. And an early lesson in trust. This course includes the science behind how scentwork starts - fascinating information that illuminates just how important scent is to our dogs.
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Savvy Scentwork
Smart strategies for scentwork success. Whether you're a pro trainer teaching clients or a keen scentworker teaching your own dog you'll come up against challenges you've never encountered. What happens if your dog works too fast? Does she need to be on a lead? How do you handle a long line without getting tangled up? How can you help a deaf dog enjoy scentwork? Or set up searches to accommodate wheelchairs? How can you boost the dog's indication? Or increase engagement? I'll give you strategies for all these situations and more.
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Scent 101 Infographics Set
Set of 7 downloadable and printable graphics showing the fundamentals of scent. From flow to scent pictures to contamination, this is a great resource for trainers to handout in class, use as posters at training venues and to support clients.
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Scentwork Search Tracker
Keeping track of your searches is the best way to make a record of your scentwork progress. It can be difficult to remember the details of every search. Especially hard when using mixed materials, varying search locations and keeping hides fresh and new. But with this simple to use Search Tracker you don't have to remember. Fill it in after every search to make a full record of your progress.
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Search Setting Solutions Printables
This printables pack makes it easy for you to devise the perfect scentwork search.
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Senior Scentwork
Don't forget about your senior dog, help keep your dog healthy and happy for as long as possible using scentwork brain games. Scentwork is super adaptable so is perfect for seniors who have challenges, physical or mental. Or for dogs who have had active lives but now need to slow down physically but still have busy brains. Senior dogs can be super scentworkers too! This course includes the science of just how important scent is to senior dogs and how sniffing changes as they age.
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Stay at home scentwork
Bring together all your scentwork skills in this home based course. Practising skills you've already learned plus adding new searches and skills to your repertoire all from the comfort of your own home! This course is packed full of do's, don't's, new and established, familiar and unexpected searches, tips and techniques. Because I know you're busy, rather than hitting you with everything in one go, you get a new lesson each week for 6 weeks. Perfect!
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Super Sniffer Bundle
Go from complete novices to seasoned scentworkers, saving you £80+!
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TDS Scentwork Workbook
I've designed the workbook as a companion resource to both the in-person scentwork training provided by Talking Dogs Scentwork® and my online courses in Detector Dog School. You can follow along as you complete each in-person workshop (S1-S5), or each lesson in the core online courses. It all slots together making learning a seamless experience. Prompts, practises and puzzles are here to support you as your scentwork skills expand.
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Teach your dog to sniff!
Is your dog tireless, bored, inattentive? Teach your dog to be a clever, calm canine by harnessing an activity she already loves. Showing her how to focus her energy, mental and physical, by searching for a specific scent will improve your mutual understanding. Happy dog, happy you.
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Unleash Your Best Year Yet with the 2025 Scentwork Planner!
Are you ready to make 2025 your most organized, productive, and fulfilling year—for you and your dog? The 2025 Scentwork Planner is your ultimate companion to balance scentwork goals, life goals and the joy of working with your best buddy. This planner isn’t just about keeping track, it's about living a more intentional life with your dog. After all the best plans include wagging tails and sniffing noses. Grab your 2025 Scentwork Planner today and make every day count—for you and your dog!
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Vehicles Searches
Searching cars, vans, trucks, buses, trains, motorhomes and even boats is one of the most fun searches to do. The air, and so the scent, moves in interesting ways around and through the vehicles. This is a great test for your observational skills and understanding of your dog's signals. Learn the search routine and then apply it to any vehicle you want. Search at home on the driveway or in a carpark. Seek out friends with caravans, work vans, tractors and trailers.
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Water Searches
Just imagine if your dog could sniff the water and tell you that her target scent was underneath. Stop imagining, start searching! Really! Your dog, your companion, your couch potato can actually find scent hidden underwater thanks to this course. As ever, no expensive or fancy equipment is required. And these searches are suitable for all dogs, all breed types, all ages, searching for any scent, e.g. catnip or cheese. If your dog doesn't like to get her paws wet, no worries. Water searches teach the dog to detect scent that has risen to the surface of the water. So there's no need for her, or you for that matter, to get in the water at all. But if your dog is a water lover, then you can take these searches out of the garden and into the wild! Trips to the beach can now include your dog's favourite activity - sniffing! No longer will she be confined to the sand, now she can search the sea itself.
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