Dog Schkola
FOLLOW YOUR NOSE

General Scent Work

Little discoveries. Big adventures.

Explore the fascinating world of scent-based activities. Give your dog opportunities to investigate, solve search puzzles and use their remarkable sense of smell.

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WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE

THE JOY OF SEARCHING

A playful introduction to structured scent-based activities.

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SEARCH FOUNDATIONS

Build curiosity and introduce clear, rewarding search games.

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SCENT & INDICATION

Explore target scent work and ways dogs can communicate a find.

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NEW SEARCH CHALLENGES

Experiment with containers, objects, hiding places and different search areas.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE DETAILS

FORMAT

Small-group practical sessions

SETTING

Varied search environments

LEVEL

Introductory scent work

A THOUGHTFUL APPROACH

EVERY NOSE IS DIFFERENT

Search activities can be adapted to many dogs, including some with behavioural challenges. Group suitability depends on the individual dog and the training environment; an assessment may be helpful.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Anne-Katrin Scheel with a dog

Anne-Katrin Scheel

Dipl.-Biol.
MANTRAILING & SCENT WORK INSTRUCTOR

Anne-Katrin is a qualified biologist with over 10 years of experience in scent work and mantrailing.

As a board member of Rettungshunde Mantrailer-Berlin, she trains search-and-rescue teams and takes part in real searches for missing people.

At Dog Schkola, she teaches mantrailing and brings her scent work expertise into training and behaviour work.

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START DATEDate to be announced
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LANGUAGEEnglish
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