Why Scent Sport?
Every dog has an incredible sense of smell. UK Scent Sport gives them the chance to use it in a fun, rewarding, and structured way. It’s enrichment, confidence building, and great for strengthening your bond.
What will your Dog Learn?
Kong Detection
Searching and indicating on target odour of kong
Catnip Retrieve
Finding and retrieving a catnip scented gizit
Match to Sample
Find the object with the same scent
Trail ID (Mantrailing)
Following and identifying the correct scent trail and person
People Screening
Advanced real-world style searching of people (higher levels only)
Your dog can take part in a variety of activities that grow with them as they progress
How it works
- Start by registering with a UK Scent Sport instructor near you
- Train and improve your skills with your dog at your own pace
- Work your way through assessments that mark your progress
- Choose to focus on one component, or enjoy them all
- Pitch yourself against other teams in our competitions launching late 2025
The benefits for you and your dog
- Provides mental stimulation and a natural outlet
- Builds focus and confidence in all environments
- Creates a stronger partnership between dog and handler
- Gives you a clear pathway of goals and recognition
How to get started
The first step is to connect with a qualified UK Scent Sport Instructor near you. They’ll guide you through training, prepare you for assessments, and help you take part in competitions.
Prefer to start at home?
An online version of our beginner course is also in development, so you can begin your journey wherever you are.
Registration
£12.00
Per dog, per year
Valid for 12 months from the date of registration
Discounts available for households with three or more dogs
