Bronze UK Sniffer Dog
Scent Course
Benefits of Scentwork
Scentwork is one of the best activiites you can do with your dog. It engages their natural instincts, uses their brain, fantastic for their mental health, tires them out far more than physical exercise! This course is for ANY dog, ANY breed, ANY age! Puppies, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics, Dogs recovering from injury or surgery and reactive dogs.
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THE BENEFITS ARE ENDLESS!! .....
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Bond with your dog - Strengthens the bond between you and your dog by encouraging teamwork and better communication.
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Mental Stimulation – Scentwork games can challenge your dog's brain, prevent boredom, and promote cognitive development. Gives them a job to do so they don't go self employed!!!
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Boosts Confidence – Encourages a positive mindset, especially in dogs feeling anxious, unwell or less mobile.
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Stress & Anxiety Reduction – A calming and focused activity that can help reduce stress or anxiety and help promote recovery after an emotional trauma. It is literally mindfullness for dogs!!
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Enrichment - Offers a fun and rewarding challenge, helping to keep your dog's brain engaged and satisfied.
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Low Impact Physical Workout - Provides gentle physical activity, which helps maintain your dog's fitness without overexertion. 10 minutes of sniffing is more tiring than an hours run!!!
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Creates Happy Dogs by Developing Optimism – A study carried out by C. Duranton & A. Horowitz found that dogs who practised regular sniffing activities were more optimistic than those who didn’t. So that when presented with a strange or unknown scenario, they were more likely to approach the situation with a positive mindset.
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Autonomy – allows your dog to practice one of their greatest instincts and pleasures in life which is using their noses. Autonomy respects the dog’s natural behaviors, which can lead to a happier and more well-adjusted dog.
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Benefits Gut Health- Scentwork can positively influence a dog’s microbiome by supporting both emotional and physical health, which are closely linked to gut health. Engaging in scent work reduces stress levels, helping to create a more balanced microbiome, as chronic stress can disrupt the natural balance of gut bacteria.
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APRIL/MAY COURSE
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS at Ryslip Kennels Training Barn in Binfield, Wednesday Evenings at Ryslip Kennels Training Barn in Binfield - 6.45 - 7.45
- 23rd & 30th April, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th May
£150 for a 6 week course.
One hour group lesson each week, very comprehensive course notes
and a certificate of attendance.
Please note that once booked onto a course, there will be no refunds
or transfers onto other courses.
For full details of our Terms and Conditions & Cancellation Policy
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