UK Scent Sport Detection Instructors Course – Foundations (2-Day Course) £250

The starting point for instructors ready to turn passion into practice

Whether you’ve completed Part 1 and 2 with SIN or you already have some scent detection experience under your belt, this two-day practical course is your foundation step into the UK Scent Sport Instructor pathway.

This immersive course is designed for trainers, behaviourists, and canine professionals who are ready to confidently begin teaching scent detection in a force-free, ethical, and evidence-informed way.

You’ll work with your own dog to explore the key principles of detection training, develop your coaching skills, and gain the clarity needed to turn scentwork into a structured offering for clients.

🔍 What You'll Learn
What scent detection is and why it's a powerful enrichment tool

Core scent theory and odour detection mechanics

Pairing odour (using Kong) through classical conditioning

Free searching and how to set up your training environment

Indication training: shaping, capturing, and rewarding

Equipment: what to use and how to use it safely

Building motivation and reward clarity

Coaching handlers and adjusting for individual teams

How scentwork supports behavioural wellbeing

This course blends hands-on experience with supportive, practical theory in an inclusive learning environment.

🧠 Who It’s For
Dog trainers new to scentwork or looking to teach it with more structure

Behaviour professionals adding scent detection to their toolkit

Instructors preparing to offer scent detection classes

Anyone following the UK Scent Sport Instructor Pathway from the Scent Instructor Network

You can complete this course as a standalone foundation or, if you're continuing to the 4-day Graduation Course, you’ll be expected to complete logged training sessions with your own dog between courses to support your final assessment.