Beginner + Advanced Scent Classes
Unlock your dog’s natural instincts and watch their confidence soar
Scent training engages your dog’s powerful sense of smell in a way that promotes mental stimulation, reduces anxiety, and strengthens the bond between you. Over four weeks, you and your dog journey through odour-based games that are genuinely fun — and therapeutic.
Our scent class is especially valuable for reactive or anxious dogs: a controlled, supportive environment where every dog thrives at their own pace.
Dogs of all ages and breeds and temprements are welcome.
Why scent work?
More than a fun game: build confidence in your dog
- Gets your dog using their strongest sense, building self-esteem through natural searching and foraging
- Provides essential mental enrichment and a genuine sense of accomplishment
- Gives reactive or anxious dogs a controlled way to explore their environment — often off-leash — so they feel more secure
- Associates an activity with positive outcomes and success
- Teaches focus and concentration, helping dogs manage impulses and stay calm
- Strengthens the partnership between you and your dog
- Builds adaptability: dogs that succeed here often become more confident in new situations
Beginner graduates can move on to the Advanced Class. We’ll share full details after you complete your beginner term.
Class details
- $440 for the four-week course
- For dogs aged 5 months and up
- Four weeks of 90-minute lessons
- Saturdays at 11:30 am, St Ives Showground (indoor training area)
- Small classes: reactive and anxious dog-friendly, all welcome
- New courses starting every month
- Ongoing access to a private Facebook group
Class content
- Week 1 — Who are you?
- Week 2 — Seeking & searching
- Week 3 — What does that look like?
- Week 4 — Putting it all together
This class takes a therapeutic approach to scent training for pet guardians. It’s not designed for those planning to trial or compete. Spaces are limited to keep the environment supportive, so reserve your spot now.
Recommended reading
Get familiar with the concepts before you start
Free resources
Deepen your training at your own pace — grab the free handout on Fiddle Behaviours.
Book a session
Book Scent Class online
Pick a time that suits you and book straight in.
Next step
Give your dog the confidence to shine
Spaces are limited to keep every class calm and supportive. Reserve your spot today.