Scent Work University Blog

Beyond the Title: Setting Realistic Goals for Your Next Nose Work Trial

When you think about your next Nose Work trial, what are your goals? For many teams, the first answer is simple:...

Small white and black terrier jumping upon an ivy wall sniffing high.

No matter your preferred Scent Work training methodology or school of thought, we must grapple with a stark truth: we...

Applying Knowledge in Real Life Searches

All of us within the sniffing community are extremely fortunate to have a wealth of learning opportunities available to us....

Breaking Down "The Search"

Scent Work is an intriguing dog sport, standing in stark contrast to many of the alternatives. One distinguishing feature is...

Heading Into a Trial Weekend

As you head into another trial weekend, take a moment to pause and appreciate your dog. Your dog is the...

What is Your Dog Saying?

Grasping how our individual dog communicates their experience with odor is indeed critically important when partaking in Scent Work. But...

Striving to Understand the Why

Asking yourself "Why?" can be immensely powerful when it comes to Scent Work! Why have you chosen a certain training...

Celebrate the Game and Focus on the Fun

Scent Work is unique and special. An activity that honors our dog's incredible sense of smell. An opportunity for us...

Pragmatic Resiliency

Are you practicing pragmatic resiliency with your dog when training and trialing in Scent Work? Or are you failing to...

1 2 3 … 8

Explore more

Latest Livestreams

Let's Chat: Keeping Scent Work Safe

Let's Chat: Demystify NW3

Featured product

Training On Your Own

Training on an Island: The Art of Working Solo in Canine Nose Work Webinar Instructor Tony Gravley Do you typically find yourself training on your own? This webinar is for you! Enjoy a deep dive into both sides of the leash, exploring not only the handler’s responsibilities when working without a coach or group but also the dog’s role in developing independence, confidence, and problem-solving skills.

Featured product

Trial Prep Program

Boundaries: From Start Lines to Flags and Cones Webinar Instructor Dana Zinn Boundaries are a big part of a Nose Work search, but they are often undervalued and/or ignored. Learn how to more meaningfully tackle your start lines, cope with search area boundaries and more in this informative webinar.