Do you and your dog have what it takes to join forces and become an 'elite' detection team? Come along on a journey with the TTLS training team, and find out about the amazing world of scent! Start with either passive or active searching and complete each course in order to gain your certificate. Build up to earn the 'TTLS Detective Superstar' dog tag!
Remember this course is just for fun, we will be covering the basics of scent and this course is suitable for all breeds, and all age groups. Get involved, and have fun!
Whilst we will talk through the very basics of scent theory, these courses are designed to be fun for all the family.
What do you need to get involved?
1) An active dog that LOVES toys or food
2) A dog with a nose
See you there...
UK Sniffer Dogs Series 1 |
UK Sniffer Dogs Series 2 |
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UK Sniffer Dogs: Detection Series One. This series has been designed with pet dogs in mind. From young to old, and from complete novice to occasional enthusiast. This 3 hour workshop is taught by Matt at our wonderful training venue in Normandy (Guildford).
Matt, an experienced detection dog handler as well as a dog trainer for 10 years will introduce you and your dog to the three key areas of scent detection. Scent identification, Search and Indication. These workshops are limited to 6 dogs to ensure you get the most from them. Next course
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UK Sniffer Dogs: Detection Series Two.
With the exercises from Series One under our belts its time to build on the skills already learnt. Improve on our three training areas. Build confidence and increase difficulty. Completing Series One and Series Two will allow you and your dog to compete in the bronze level trial. This trial will put you and your dog in an immersive scenario based experience. These workshops are limited to 6 dogs to ensure you get the most from them. Next course
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Active SearchingLet's Be Nosey!
Do you have a dog that just loves to play! Active searching is a fun way of engaging your dogs nose and toy drive. The course consists of 3 60 minute sessions. You will be left with training exercises to continue practicing after each session, which will ensure you and your dog continue to improve between sessions. Next course
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Passive Searching L1 & L2Elite Detective Canine
This is our 'passive' search courses. Passive searching is a technique used when we want our dogs to indicate on a substance that we don't want them to touch. This course will teach our dogs an indication for when the scent is located. This is commonly used by drugs and explosive search dogs. Remember this is just for fun, but it does make a good party trick. Each level is a three week course (60 min classes) You will be left with training exercises to continue practicing after each session, which will ensure you and your dog continue to improve between sessions. Next L1 course
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CT (Continuation Training)
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Our CT sessions are held on a Saturday or Sunday morning, and are available to anyone completing our scent courses.
Places are restricted to 6 dogs. 1.5hrs - Come and join us for some CT and coffee! Outside training location Normandy (Guildford) Sunday 27th March
10am-11:30am £30 |
1-2-1 sessions
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If you are interested in getting your dog involved in scent work, but perhaps they are unsuitable for our group classes these 1-2-1 sessions are great.
A 1hr session with Matt, teaching or troubleshooting. We have a fantastic outdoor training venue, or we can meet at a neutral location to suit. These sessions can be focused on passive or active searching. £50 |
