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Scentwork Classes in Northumberland
Welcome, dog lovers! Whether you’re curious about scent detection as a hobby, want to sharpen your dog’s focus and confidence, or aim for competitive groundwork, our friendly, progressive sessions will guide you step by step—from basic alert and search techniques to more advanced scent work cues.
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About College 4 Canines
College 4 Canines is led by Denise Devereux, an accredited Scentwork Trainer & Detection Dog Handler through UKCSD training dogs across Blyth and Northumberland.
I got into Scentwork with my first rescue dog Bear since he was reactive, Scentwork was a perfect way to channel his breed characteristics as a German Shepherd X Husky. We started our journey through the UK College of Scent Dogs with two week long courses to become accredited as a Scentwork Instructor & a Detection Dog Handler.
During the courses we had the advantage of searching 747 Jumbo Jets, Buses, Rooms and outdoor searches, and it was safe to say me & Bear were hooked!
Now I want to ignite the same passion we have for scentwork in other dog owners!
Our Qualifications and Accreditations
Professional Accreditations
Member of Pet Professional Guild & The Pet Professional Network
Student member of APBC working towards Clinical Animal Behaviourist
Accredited Detection Dog Handler and Scentwork Instructor through
the UK College of Scent Dogs
Assessor for PAWS Therapy Dog Training
Assistance Dog Trainer for Pawsability (Owner Trained Assistance Dogs)
Formal Qualifications
Currently studying Msc in Clinical Animal Behaviour at the University of Edinburgh
Completed Bsc (Hons) Canine Behaviour at Bishop Burton in 2023
Completed FdSc Canine Behaviour and Training at Bishop Burton in 2021
Scentwork club
fortnightly Classes
Who it’s for
Scentwork Club is available to all dogs from people just starting to people wanting to develop their skills further and is an affordable way to include an activity that both you and your dog will enjoy. Scentwork is accessible to all dogs and all dog breeds, big and small, young and old, and you can progress through the levels at your dogs pace.
What's included?
- 4 x 1 hour fortnightly classes
- A small take home scent kit in the scent of your choice
- Access to a private Facebook Community for support, advice or just to show off!
- Fortnightly individual targets set to help you and your dog progress
- Option to send through videos for feedback
What we cover
fortnightly Classes
- A solid passive freeze indication
- Linear searching using pipes and chairs
- Focused searches using scent walls
- Environmental searches and how to clear a room methodically
- Outdoor searches & how wind affects scent
- What to do when access to the source is blocked
- What to do in blind searches (when you dont know where the hide is)
- Reducing the scent size to a single cotton tip with only 2 drops of scent!!
What's included?
- 4 x 1 hour fortnightly classes
- A small take home scent kit in the scent of your choice
- Access to a private Facebook Community for support, advice or just to show off!
- Fortnightly individual targets set to help you and your dog progress
- Option to send through videos for feedback
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We’re proud to be recommended by families across Acklington.
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