AC Scent-Dogs

21/08/2024

The handsome Bishop started his scent work journey and it’s safe to say he is a natural. Can’t wait to see his progression over the next few weeks

21/08/2024

Well done to the super talented Clover who got her Grade 1 in the Bronze UK Sniffer Dog continuation class (121). Fantastic work and a pleasure to work with. Teamwork makes the dream work

21/08/2024

The amazing Lara. What can I say about this girl? Lara only has use of 50% of her olfactory system so has to work incredibly hard. We have taken things slower and she is beginning to figure out the odour she is looking for. Lara is loving the game now and her confidence in growing each day. Big shout out to her owner who is putting the hard work in. Great team. Looking forward to continuing her scent detection journey.

16/08/2024

Great post from a great trainer.

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15/08/2024

⭐️It’s the Final Week of Our Scent
Work Challenge!⭐️

You’ve made it to Week 4, and we’re so excited to see your dogs in action one last time! Let’s end this challenge with a bang and have some fun with our “Follow the Scent Trail” challenge!

Here’s how to participate:

1. Choose a Trail Location: Pick a spot in your home or garden where you can easily create a scent trail.
2. Create the Scent Trail: Use a high value treat (like ham) or a toy with a strong scent and drag it along the ground to create a trail for your dog to follow.
3. Cue the Search: Use the command “Find it!” and encourage your dog to follow the scent trail.
4. Celebrate Success: When your dog reaches the end of the trail, reward them with the hidden treat or toy and praise them for being amazing. REMEMBER- we are not looking for perfection, it’s just a fun exercise to do with your dog.
5. Lengthen the Trail: Make the trail as short or long as you like, but keep it simple enough for your dog to succeed!
6. Capture the Moment: Share a photo or video of your dog following the scent trail and tag us with .

Why Participate?
* It’s a great way to finish strong and have fun with your dog.
* Strengthen the bond you’ve built over the last 4 weeks.
* A chance to win a FREE
Introduction to Scent Work session!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our challenge it’s means a lot to a new small business. We can’t wait to see your dogs complete this final task.

13/08/2024

Well done Kai who completed his Bronze UK Sniffer Dog classes this evening. What a team, was great working with you.

13/08/2024

Get those videos and pics sent 🙌

⭐️Welcome to Day 3 of Our 4-Week Scent Work Challenge Competition⭐️

Today’s challenge is all about getting your dog using their nose to figure out where the treat is. Time to play the Hand Scent Game.

Here’s what to do:

1. Gather supplies - grab some smelly, tasty treats for your dog.
2. Set the scene - this can take place anywhere.
3. Hide some treats - put a couple of treats in one hand and have one empty hand.
4. Present your hands - Close both hands into fists and present them to your dog.
5. Encourage your dog - ask your dog to “Find it” and let them use their nose to indicate which hand it’s in.
6. Reward - if your dog goes to the correct hand, open your hand and let them eat. If they go to the wrong one, keep your fist shut and wait till they use their nose and move to the other.
7. Capture the moment - take a picture or video of your dog completing the challenge, upload it to your page or send over.
6. Tag us - don’t forget to tag us and use

Let’s make training fun together.

08/08/2024

⭐️Welcome to Day 3 of Our 4-Week Scent Work Challenge Competition⭐️

Today’s challenge is all about getting your dog using their nose to figure out where the treat is. Time to play the Hand Scent Game.

Here’s what to do:

1. Gather supplies - grab some smelly, tasty treats for your dog.
2. Set the scene - this can take place anywhere.
3. Hide some treats - put a couple of treats in one hand and have one empty hand.
4. Present your hands - Close both hands into fists and present them to your dog.
5. Encourage your dog - ask your dog to “Find it” and let them use their nose to indicate which hand it’s in.
6. Reward - if your dog goes to the correct hand, open your hand and let them eat. If they go to the wrong one, keep your fist shut and wait till they use their nose and move to the other.
7. Capture the moment - take a picture or video of your dog completing the challenge, upload it to your page or send over.
6. Tag us - don’t forget to tag us and use

Let’s make training fun together.

07/08/2024

Get those videos/pics in to be in with a chance to win a free session.

⭐️Welcome to Day 2 of Our 4-Week Scent Work Challenge Competition⭐️

Today’s challenge is all about getting your dog using their super power and following the scent. Let’s get started with Treat Trial.

Here’s what to do:

1. Gather supplies - grab some tasty treats your dog will enjoy.
2. Set the scene - this can take place in the home or garden.
3. Place out a trail of treats - leading to a jackpot reward (either a handful of treats or a toy). Start in an easy to find location and gradually build up to the jackpot being in a hidden spot.
4. Encourage your dog to use their nose following the treats.
5. Capture the moment - take a picture or video of your dog completing the challenge.
6. Tag us - don’t forget to tag us and use

Benefits of scentwork:
* Improves mental stimulation.
* Provides physical and mental exercise.
* Reduces stress and anxiety.

Have fun, create memories and build a stronger relationship with your dog.

06/08/2024

*** NEW BEGINNERS CLASS DATE ***

AC SCENT-DOGS - UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Scent Detection Classes

When?
Thursday 12th September @ 4.30pm
6 week course

Where?
The Grafton Centre
Grafton Street
Hyde
SK14 2AX

How much?
£110 - (£50 deposit to secure)

This six week course will lead you and your pet dog into the world of scent detection. Scent work is a fantastic activity to take part in with your dog, it’s natural to them, it’s mentally and physically tiring and suitable for ALL dogs.

In this class you will teach your dog how to identify a scent and how to teach a freeze indication. Your dog will learn how to search pipes, bags, novel environments and external vehicles.

On completion of the course you will be eligible to compete in UK Sniffer Dog bronze level trials.

*** Class will be kept to a maximum of 4-5 dogs.

*** This class is only suitable for dogs that are social with dogs and people (if you have a reactive dog and would like to take part in scent work then please drop me a message, the class can be done on a 121 basis).

Grafton Centre UK Sniffer Dogs

04/08/2024

What is Scent Work?
Scent work is an activity that taps into your dogs most powerful sense – their amazing sense of smell.

We teach our dogs to search for specific odours or items guiding them to find it using their nose - it’s a skill, it’s a superpower!!

If you go back many years before domestication, dogs used their sense of smell to navigate their surroundings and find food. By taking part in scent work we turn that natural instinct into a fun but challenging game.

The Benefits of Scent work
* Mental and Physical Exercise: Hunting for scents keeps your dog’s mind and body active. It’s like a puzzle for them to solve.
* Builds Confidence: It’s great for confidence, especially for anxious dogs as they get to lead the way, make decisions and learn to problem solve.
* Relationship building: It increases understanding and communication between you and your dog.
* Suitable for All: Scentwork is for dogs of all ages and breeds. Puppies can enjoy the fun of the search and the hunt whilst older dogs can engage their minds without too much physical strain.

03/08/2024

The girls enjoying breakfast this morning. For all your raw feeding needs and natural treats check out and

01/08/2024

⭐️Welcome to Day 2 of Our 4-Week Scent Work Challenge Competition⭐️

Today’s challenge is all about getting your dog using their super power and following the scent. Let’s get started with Treat Trial.

Here’s what to do:

1. Gather supplies - grab some tasty treats your dog will enjoy.
2. Set the scene - this can take place in the home or garden.
3. Place out a trail of treats - leading to a jackpot reward (either a handful of treats or a toy). Start in an easy to find location and gradually build up to the jackpot being in a hidden spot.
4. Encourage your dog to use their nose following the treats.
5. Capture the moment - take a picture or video of your dog completing the challenge.
6. Tag us - don’t forget to tag us and use

Benefits of scentwork:
* Improves mental stimulation.
* Provides physical and mental exercise.
* Reduces stress and anxiety.

Have fun, create memories and build a stronger relationship with your dog.

30/07/2024

The gorgeous Clover, she is a little superstar. I worked with Clover and her owner a while back so today we did a little bit of a re-refresh and over the coming weeks will be working through the progression book criteria.

30/07/2024

⭐️Only a couple more days to get your entries in for week one of the ⭐️

Why not have a go with your dog and be in with a chance to win a free scent session.

You have to be in it to win it!

25/07/2024

⭐️Welcome to Day 1 of Our 4-Week Scent Work Challenge Competition⭐️

Today’s challenge is all about having fun and engaging your dog’s incredible sense of smell. Let’s get started with Find the Hidden Treat!

Here’s how to participate:

1. Gather supplies - grab your dog’s favourite treats and some small cups or containers.
2. Set the scene - find a quiet place in the home or garden.
3. Hide the treat - place a treat under one of the containers with the empty ones around it.
4. Encourage your dog - use the cue “find it” and let your dog search for the hidden treat.
5. Capture the moment - take a picture or video of your dog completing the challenge. You can post it on your page or comment on the post.
6. Tag us - don’t forget to tag us and use

Why Participate?
* Strengthen the bond with your dog.
* Provide mental stimulation and reduce boredom.
* Have fun and win a FREE
Introduction to Scent Work session!

We can’t wait to see your dogs in action! Let the sniffing begin - the power of the dog”s nose is endless.

23/07/2024

The handsome Kai had his first Bronze UK Sniffer Dog session this evening. He did fantastic.

23/07/2024

Lara started her Bronze UK Sniffer Dog class block this evening. She’s off to a great start. Keep an eye on the page to watch her progress.

23/07/2024

Ready for some fun with your fur friend?

Introducing our 4-week Scent Work Challenge Competition!

Each Thursday, we’ll share a new scent work challenge for you and your dog (nothing difficult just a fun easy game you can do at home to get your dog using that super power).
Share a photo or video of your dog completing the challenge, tag us and use .

Complete all 4 weeks and you will be entered into a draw to win a FREE Introduction to Scent Work session!

Why Join?
* Strengthen the bond with your dog.
* Provide mental stimulation.
* Reduce boredom.
* Have fun together.

Follow us and turn on notifications so you don’t miss out. Starting this Thursday.

Let’s get sniffing!

18/07/2024

If you have worked through a 6 week or a 121 4 week Bronze UK Sniffer Class and you want to continue your scent journey then our continuation class will be perfect for you. We will advance your dog’s skills and work through the progression booklet.

Classes will be starting in September, if interested drop me a message and when date is confirmed I will let you know.

If you’re interested in doing it on a 121 basis’s then drop me a message.

18/07/2024

**CANCELLATION**

UK Sniffer Dog Bronze class on a 121 basis has become available (4 week block).

This is a Thursday morning slot at 10am held at Mottram Community Centre.

If you are interested, drop me a message.

12/07/2024

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY TO MY GIRL NYA 💜

09/07/2024

Hi everyone,

I’m currently away on holiday. Any messages will be replied to on Wednesday 17th July.

Claire x

02/07/2024

Well done to Charlotte and Duggie aka the dream team for completing their 6 week sniffer class. They work so well together and little Duggie is a natural. His indication is coming on nicely and looking forward to progressing this in the continuation classes.

02/07/2024

Big shout out to Jane and Mabel who have just completed their 6 week sniffer dog class. Mabel is a young pup and even though she can get distracted, has worked really well over the weeks. Jane is a fantastic handler and understands Mabel amazingly. Look forward to working with you in the continuation classes.

30/06/2024

HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY TO MY MAIN GIRL BELLE 💖

18/06/2024

I was actually discussing this is class last week. Rewarding at source of odour is the best way to improve the freeze indication.

⭐️Top Tip⭐️- Such a simple thing to do but often old habits die hard and it can be tricky for us to remember. But once you get into the habit of rewarding at source (food or toy) you’ll start to see real improvements in your freeze indication. Happy training!

04/06/2024

Billy is such a gorgeous, relaxed boy. He’s just learning to target the scent tin. What a super star 👏

28/05/2024

Well done to everyone who attend class this evening, all dogs were fantastic.

A big shout out to the lovely Becky McWilliam for helping me out.

Good night from the gorgeous Mabel.

28/05/2024

Anyone coming to classes this evening, please ensure your dogs are on lead and under your control as other people will be using the centre at the same time.

We are in the first room as you walk in on the left (I’ll be there to meet you).

See you soon.