The Sniffer Dog Blog

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For scentwork insights, expert tips, and all things sniffer dogs—from training advice to the science behind their superpowered noses!

Beginner Scentwork for Dogs: Discover Their Inner Detective

Kate Hart @ Aug 17, 2025

Discover 4 easy scentwork games you can play with your dog at home. Fun nosework activities that build confidence, reduce stress, and boost bonding
Understanding Contamination in Scentwork

Kate Hart @ Jul 11, 2025

Got mystery alerts and lingering odours? Let’s talk contamination ;what it is, why it matters, and how to stop it sabotaging your scentwork training
How to start Scentwork with your dog

Kate Hart @ May 28, 2025

In this blog, we’ll show you how to get started with scentwork , from introducing your dog to a target odour, to building their search skills and indication. Whether you’ve got a playful pup or a senior sniffer, this guide is packed with simple, confidence-building steps to help every dog discover the joy of using their nose.
Scentwork Workshop: Focus on Foundations

Kate Hart @ Apr 15, 2025

Recap of our 2-day scentwork workshop with Santi Font; detection foundations with a focus on drive, motivation, and how to nail that perfect indication.
Sniffing Out the Right Scentwork Kit

Kate Hart @ Oct 02, 2024

This article helps dog owners create fun and enriching scent games that are simple, enjoyable and introduces some simple tools needed for canine Scent detection.
Exploring the Use of Red Kong™ in ScentWork

Kate Hart @ May 13, 2024
How to prepare gun oil soaks for scentwork

Kate Hart @ Apr 11, 2024

In this article, we're talking about one of my go-to target odours for Scentwork training, and how to prepare gunoil soaks for Scentwork for dogs both new to gunoil and those more experienced with the odour.
From Puppies to Older dogs..

Kate Hart @ Feb 29, 2024