The Nose Knows: Unleash your dog’s hidden skills
Scentwork training 1-1 sessions, groups & workshops
If you're curious about tapping into your dog's incredible sense of smell and uncovering their hidden talents, you've come to the right place.
Here at Pet Peeves Animal Behaviour & Teaching we embark on an olfactory adventure like no other. Scentwork is more than just a training activity; it's a journey of discovery for both you and your furry companion. Whether you have a curious puppy eager to explore the world through their nose or a seasoned dog in search of new challenges, this training is a thrilling and mentally stimulating experience.
In our sessions, we'll delve into the fascinating world of scentwork, exploring its benefits, techniques, and the incredible bond it forges between you and your dog. Whether you're looking to engage your pup's mind, enhance manners, try an activity with your senior dog, or simply have a blast together, we have you covered.
Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this captivating training method and embark on a shared adventure that will have tails wagging and noses twitching with excitement. Let's get started on a scent-sational journey that will leave you and your canine friend in awe of the power of their nose!
Your Options
I offer 1-1 sessions, groups, and workshops, designed to unleash your dog’s sniffing power:
Woodland 1-1 Sessions:
Price: £30 (1 hour)
Location: Secure Woodland at Jump & Go (BA8 0BJ)
Day: Mondays only
60 minute training session, customised to bring out the best in your dog in a practical and supportive way
Cross over time included (perfect for reactive dogs)
Access to video tutorials and guidance on a private Facebook page
20% discount applied to booking of 4 or more sessions
Scentwork UK Workshops:
Price: £25 (2 hour)
Location: Trent Memorial Hall (DT9 4SW)
Day: Sunday (once a month)
Covering: indicator on cloves, box & bag searches, exterior item searches, vehicle searches, table & chair searches
Perfect for those who want to have some fun, work with other dogs present, or want to work towards SWUK Level 1 trials
20% discount applied to booking of 3 or more workshops
Woodland Groups:
Price: £60 (4 sessions)
Location: Secure Woodland at Jump & Go (BA8 0BJ)
Day: Mondays only
Four 90 minute group sessions
Covering: indicators on cloves, going to source, exterior item search, tree searches
Access to video tutorials and guidance on a private Facebook page
Choose the option that best suits your needs and take the first step towards unleashing your dog’s scent-sational abilities
Get in touch now to book your sessions.
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“My 2 year old Kooiker absolutely loves working with Raychel. We had four 1-2-1 lessons so far and enjoyed them very much. It helps my young dog to realise that we are a team and together we can have so much more fun. Raychel’s lessons are very well structured and as a handler, I’m learning too. We have already booked our next block of lessons and really are looking forward to them!"”
Nadia
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“Can personally recommend the 2 hour Scentwork training workshops in Trent 👃which includes a tea/ coffee break and tasty biscuits! Hazel, our 4 year old border collie hugely benefits from this type of training. This has helped make her calmer and more disciplined. She enjoys using her nose on walks more. Sessions involve bag, box & car searches. And other exciting items! We always look forward to the next scentwork session."”
Sanja
Scentwork is perfect for:
Puppies, adult and senior dogs alike
Dogs who are highly motivated by sniffing
Rescue dogs who require extra stimulation or a confidence boost
Reactive dogs who are in need of an outlet (1-1)
Excitable dogs who may benefit from a calming activity
Dog who struggle to focus on their owner
Does this sound like your dog?
Ready to get started?
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Practice Makes Perfect
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Ready to embark on your rewarding journey on discovering your dog's olfactory world, one sniff at a time? Book now to get started!
Lily's journey
Lily, a rambunctious yet anxious Romanian Rescue, was highly reactive to other dogs and was in need of an activity to do in a safe environment, which would boost her confidence and give her an outlet for her natural behaviours.
“We started K-9 scent training with Raychel around a year after adopting our large and "spirited" Romanian Rescue, Lily, as we felt that giving her a job to do might help with her reactivity. Raychel has been absolutely brilliant with Lily from the start, helping us with both positive reward tips and scent training. Lily is completely besotted with her too and is already much more confident and engaging with us when outside. We've still got a long road with Lily's training but would like to say a big thank you to Raychel for always remaining supportive, cool, collected and patient no matter the situation. We look forward to our Monday afternoon sessions every other week. Would 100% recommend booking a session with Raychel to anyone who is looking for behaviour or scent training advice.”
FAQs
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Absolutely! Our 1:1 training sessions involve you, the owner, as an active participant. I believe in empowering dog owners to be involved in the training process, as it strengthens the bond between you and your dog and promotes consistent communication.
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Cloves, but you do not need to worry about bringing any scented items with you on your first lesson
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I use positive reinforcement techniques, focusing on rewarding desired behaviours rather than punishing unwanted ones. This approach ensures a safe and enjoyable learning environment for your dog and promotes long-term behavioural changes.
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Non-crumbly treats (chicken, sausage, liver etc), long line, comfortable harness, water bowl & water, favourite toy(s), mat for dog to settle on
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Yes, depending on the issue you are experiencing with your dog a behaviour support package may be a best route.
1-1 sessions are suitable for reactive dogs.
