Whether you’re just starting out, building confidence or ready for full access to the complete Talking Dogs Scentwork experience, there’s a membership designed to match your goals.
No random tips. No guesswork. No wondering what to do next.
Just clear, structured scentwork training designed to help you and your dog grow with confidence.
Choose the level that fits where you are now… and know you can grow at any time.
Why join?
Scentwork should feel rewarding, not confusing.
If you’ve ever wondered:
Where do I actually start?
How do I know if I’m doing this right?
How do I progress without overwhelming myself or my dog?
How do I build real skill rather than just setting random searches?
You’re in the right place.
These memberships give you a clear pathway so you can stop second guessing and start building meaningful progress.
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“The progression infographic and workbook made it genuinely clear how to keep moving forward. Excellent value throughout.”
Sarah Tahsin
Core Membership
Start Properly. Build Confidence. Create Strong Foundations.
Curious about scentwork but not sure where to begin?
Core gives you a clear, structured starting point so you can build strong foundations without overwhelm, confusion or random searching.
In Core, you’ll learn to:
Choose and introduce a target scent with clarity
Recognise your dog’s early search behaviours and responses
Set up simple, purposeful searches that build confidence
Develop clear handling patterns from the very beginning
Progress thoughtfully from starter searches to greater challenge
What’s Included:
5 Online Courses
- Puppy Scentwork
- Senior Scentwork
- Teach Your Dog to Sniff!
- Essential Scentwork Skills
- Increasing the Challenge
Plus Core Scentwork Safe Access
7+ downloadable resources
Challenges
Trackers, guides and practical tools
Core is ideal for:
Complete beginners
Curious handlers who want to start properly
Dog and handler teams who need structure, not guesswork
Investment
£20/month
Or save 2 months with the annual plan at £200/year.
Growth Membership
Build Skills. Expand Searches. Progress With Purpose.
Ready to move beyond the basics?
Growth helps you deepen your understanding, expand your search skills and create more varied, thoughtful scentwork experiences.
In Growth, you’ll build:
Greater confidence with search design and progression
Stronger handling and observation skills
More varied search setups across different environments
Thoughtful progression into specialist searches
Better planning, problem solving and search strategy
What’s Included:
10 Online Courses
Everything in Core, plus:
- Baggage Searches
- Stay at Home Scentwork
- Vehicle Searches
- Water Searches
Plus Growth Scentwork Safe Access
12+ downloadable resources
Expanded guides, trackers and challenges
Greater planning and progression support
Growth is ideal for:
Handlers ready to stretch their skills
Beginners who want a fuller learning pathway
Dog lovers who want more variety, challenge and confidence
Investment:
£25/month
Or save 2 months with the annual plan at £250/year.
Pro Membership
Your Complete Scentwork Resource Hub.
Want the full Talking Dogs Scentwork experience?
Pro gives you complete access to the entire system, making it the strongest choice for dedicated handlers, ambitious learners and professional trainers.
In Pro, you’ll master:
The full scentwork pathway from foundation to advanced learning
More strategic search design and handling development
Deeper problem solving skills
Greater confidence teaching, coaching or expanding your practice
Ongoing progression through fresh resources, audits and advanced support
What’s Included:
16 Online Courses
Full access to the complete course library
Full Pro Scentwork Safe Access
20+ downloadable resources
Infographics, trackers, books and challenge archives
New resources added as available
Exclusive Member Benefits
Full-time video audits
Discounts on live events with Pam
Your membership continues to grow with ongoing additions and updates
Pro is ideal for:
Serious scentwork enthusiasts
Professional dog trainers
Handlers who want the full resource hub and best overall value
Investment:
£30/month
Or save 2 months with the annual plan at £300/year
Best value for full access, deeper support and ongoing growth.
“I’m so impressed by how much is included in this membership. The resources are incredible, and the workbook alone has been fantastic.”
Charlotta John
Why Online Learning Works
Learning scentwork should feel supportive, clear and achievable, not pressured or overwhelming.
With online learning, you and your dog can develop skills in your own space, at your own pace.
That means:
- No pressure to “keep up” in a class setting
- No worrying about getting things wrong in front of others
- No unnecessary interruptions to your dog’s learning
- The freedom to revisit lessons whenever you need
- The flexibility to train in ways that suit your dog as an individual
For many dogs and handlers, learning from home creates the space to build confidence, understanding and genuine progress without the added pressure that can sometimes come with group environments.
You get the structure, guidance and support you need, while still giving yourself and your dog room to learn thoughtfully.
Because scentwork isn’t about rushing to perfection. It’s about building skill, confidence and connection, one search at a time.
Learn From Experience You Can Trust
With more than 30 years of professional dog training experience, operational detection work and thousands of dogs supported through structured scentwork, I’ve built Talking Dogs Scentwork to make scentwork clearer, more practical and more accessible for real dogs and their people.
These memberships are designed to help you build skill, confidence and connection through thoughtful, structured training.
FAQs
Before You Join
Q: Which membership should I choose?
A: Core is ideal for beginners, Growth is perfect for expanding skills and Pro offers the full Talking Dogs Scentwork experience for dedicated handlers and trainers.
Q: Is this suitable for complete beginners?
A: Yes. Core is specifically designed to help beginners start properly with clear, structured guidance.
Q: Do I need specialist scentwork equipment?
A: No. Talking Dogs Scentwork focuses on practical, supportive training designed for real dogs and real life.
Q: Are the courses self-paced?
A: Yes. You can work through your courses and resources at your own pace, in your own time.
“It’s been something truly positive for both me and my dog.”
Petra Cadenazzi
Choose the membership tier that best fits your current goals.
You can upgrade or downgrade at any time.
Your total price, including VAT, will be shown at checkout.
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FAQs
Membership Management
Q: Can I move between tiers?
A: Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade your membership at any time to better match your goals.
Q: Will I pay more when I upgrade?
A: When you upgrade, you’ll pay the pro rata difference between your current tier and your new tier. Your next billing cycle will then continue at the new membership price.
Q: Will I lose access to my current courses and my progress when I upgrade?
A: No. Your existing progress remains, and you’ll unlock access to the additional courses and resources included in your new tier.
Q: What happens if I downgrade?
A: You’ll keep access to your current tier until the end of your billing cycle. After that, your membership will switch to the lower tier and access will adjust accordingly.
Q. How do I upgrade, downgrade, cancel my membership or change between monthly and annual payments?
A: You can do all that by going to the My Memberships tab in your school account.
Q: Will my membership automatically renew?
A: Yes! As with most memberships, billing renews automatically unless cancelled by you.
Q: Where can I find help with my account?
A: Teachable has a series of student guides that you can access here.
Q: Can I ask for a refund on the memberships?
A: Memberships are non-refundable, so please choose the tier that feels right for you before joining.
Q: How long do I have access to the courses and resources in my membership?
A: You have full access for as long as your membership is active.
“Learning felt accessible, engaging and easy to keep progressing.”
Suzanne Starbuck