The College of Scent Dogs.

“The Science of Scent. The Art of Excellence”

Love dogs? Ready for an adventure? Welcome to The College of Scent Dogs!

We're here to transform your passion into expertise with the UK's only City & Guilds assured scent detection programme. Learn from our expert team, master incredible skills, and join a supportive community of successful professionals. Whether you're expanding your services or starting a new journey, or just here because you love scentwork with your dog, we'll help you create something extraordinary.

Imagine taking your dog training skills to a level you never thought possible. Our graduates don't just learn new techniques; they have transformed their entire approach to training. With our City & Guilds assured programmes, you'll master the science of scent detection, unlock the secrets of successful training, and develop skills that set you apart in the industry.

Do you want to improve your training portfolio? … Your next chapter in dog training starts here!

Elevate your expertise with City & Guilds Assured Programmes, where excellence becomes your standard.

Tracking for Every Dog

Welcome to precision training that speaks your dog's language. This isn't just following footsteps, it's an extraordinary journey of discovery. From meticulous pattern work to thrilling team tracks, we've crafted the ultimate tracking experience. Watch as natural instincts blend with learned precision to create something extraordinary.

    • Monday 16th - Friday 20th March 2026

    • Monday 18th - Friday 22nd May 2026

    • Monday 21st - Friday 25th September 2026

Scent Detection for Every Dog

Dive into the fascinating world of scent detection, where every sniff tells a story and every search becomes an adventure. Watch as your dog's natural talents transform into extraordinary abilities. Trigger nature's ultimate reward system where every search releases pure joy. This isn't just training; it's a happiness hack for your dog's brain!

    • Monday 9th - Friday 13th March 2026

    • Monday 11th - Friday 15th May 2026

    • Monday 14th - Friday 18th September 2026

‘Mantrailing’ for Every Dog

Where ordinary dogs become extraordinary detectives, our groundbreaking 'Hydrotrailing' method harnesses natural abilities to unlock remarkable mantrailing powers. Imagine finding the missing suspect! This isn't just hide and seek, it's the ultimate adventure that awakens your dog's ancient instincts and superpowers!

    • Monday 16th - Friday 20th March 2026

    • Monday 18th - Friday 22nd May 2026

    • Monday 21st - Friday 25th September 2026

  • I’ve already completed the tracking course last year which was phenomenal, and was perfect for my rescue dog. This year I’m doing scent detection with my blind rescue and it is so much fun!

    Lou.

  • Exceptional Training – A Huge Boost for My Business! Dr Rob’s incredible knowledge and expertise in scent detection are second to none, and his training methods have completely transformed my dog’s abilities.

    Happy Dog Mum!

  • Had the most amazing week on the Tracking Course. Got so much out of it, knowledge, experience, confidence, ideas, motivation & so much more enthusiasm to teach tracking to my classes.

    Sarah.

  • What a course! Kali and I went to the Scent Detection Handler and Instructor course and I've loved week 1. Cannot wait to get back for the next set. All the instructors are super supportive and the other attendees are lovely too.

    PPS.

  • I've just finished my Scent Detection Dog Handler & Instructor course with Rob & Karen. This course was amazing, I've done some super popular courses (Names removed) but these are the BEST! As The College of Scent Dogs have exceeded my expectations!

    Emma.

  • I highly recommend the College of Scent Dogs Mantrailing Programme! From the start, I felt I was in the right place. The venue is outstanding, blending real-world environments with structured training areas. The facilities maximise learning for dogs and handlers. A major highlight was the new HydroTrailing method – WOW!

    Hollie