Detection Dog Trials

13/10/2026

So excited for this seminar

**Spots are filling fast! Reach out if you are interested in coming sooner than later!**

Whether you’re introducing your dog to odor for the first time or you’re an experienced sport or operational team, this seminar is designed to make you a stronger, clearer, more confident K9 team.

Join Detection Dog Trials Expert Theresa Foster for two full days of hands-on training focused on:
✔️ Building the hunt
✔️ Developing a clear, reliable indication
✔️ Effective reward systems
✔️ Building commitment to odor
✔️ DDT concepts from sport to operational
applications
✔️ Creating a dog that can work with confidence in real-world environments

And then put your training to the test on Sunday at the Detection Dog Trials!

Compete in the odor of your choice, earn awards, and work toward qualifying for the 2027 DDT Championship.

Theresa doesn’t just teach detection, she works it. Along with her experience with DDT, she owns and handles operational K9s in explosives, bed bug, and narcotics detection.

Whether your goal is competition, professional detection, or simply building a better working partnership with your dog, come train with us.

03/10/2026

🌿 WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE! 🐾 🌿
It’s time to put your dog’s nose to work!

Join us October 11th in Tooele, UT for our Welcome to the Jungle DDT Trial at Tooele Valley Nursery!

📍 425 E Cimmarron Way
Erda, UT 84074

Whether this is your first DDT trial or you’re chasing Championships, there’s a spot for you!

🏆 1st Place in ANY element qualifies for Championships
🏆 High in Trial earns an invite
🏆 Reserve High in Trial earns an invite

🐾 Compete in the odor your dog is trained on:
💗 Narcotics
💙 Explosives
💜 Bed Bugs
💚 Sport

Prelim • Novice • Intermediate
✔️ 4 Elements
✔️ Schooling runs available
✔️ Fun, challenging trial environment

You don’t need a “professional” detection dog to play. If your dog can search, we want to see you in the jungle. 🌴🐕

Questions?
📞 801-573-0029

Use the link below to sign up!

https://app.detectiondogtrials.com/trials

02/10/2026

Detection Dog Trials Introduction Workshop including Intro Level Trial 🏆

Open to all levels, this is a perfect taster for DDT. 4 hour workshop that will go through everything you need to know about the trials and how they're judged, basic training sets up and warm up for you and your dog, before headed into an Intro-Level Trial (2 search areas), and finishing with debrief and planning for how to go forward.

Bookings via: https://bookwhen.com/mamda (just scroll down to Saturday 7th on the list to find it!) 💚

18/09/2026

Great trial opportunity in Phoenix, AZ. Nov 1st. Use the link below to sign up!

https://5j3fqxsgpj.zite.so/trials/f8b7be04-b858-4cf4-a02e-ed1eb7d829d1

17/09/2026

We’re heading to Ohio in November! Reach out to Flyer's Paw Zone if you’re interested in the seminar or trial!

**Spots are filling fast! Reach out if you are interested in coming sooner than later!**

Whether you’re introducing your dog to odor for the first time or you’re an experienced sport or operational team, this seminar is designed to make you a stronger, clearer, more confident K9 team.

Join Detection Dog Trials Expert Theresa Foster for two full days of hands-on training focused on:
✔️ Building the hunt
✔️ Developing a clear, reliable indication
✔️ Effective reward systems
✔️ Building commitment to odor
✔️ DDT concepts from sport to operational
applications
✔️ Creating a dog that can work with confidence in real-world environments

And then put your training to the test on Sunday at the Detection Dog Trials!

Compete in the odor of your choice, earn awards, and work toward qualifying for the 2027 DDT Championship.

Theresa doesn’t just teach detection, she works it. Along with her experience with DDT, she owns and handles operational K9s in explosives, bed bug, and narcotics detection.

Whether your goal is competition, professional detection, or simply building a better working partnership with your dog, come train with us.

09/09/2026

🎃🦇 HAUNTED HOUSE DDT TRIAL 🦇🎃

Things are about to get a little spooky…

Join us September 27th in Salt Lake City for a Detection Dog Trials event with a haunted twist!

Whether you’re brand new to DDT, looking for a fun trial experience, or already chasing that Championship qualification

🐾 4 Elements
🏆 1st Place in ANY element qualifies for Championships
🏆 High in Trial earns an invite
🏆 Reserve High in Trial earns an invite
🎓 Schooling runs available

And one of the best things about DDT? Your dog competes in the odor they are trained on. Meaning they can compete on narcotics, explosives, sport ( birch, anise, clove) and more…

Prelim • Novice • Intermediate

🎃 September 27 | Salt Lake City

👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://app.detectiondogtrials.com/trials/a49b1d76-088f-4702-b1c8-ab70d4abf9c0

📞 Questions: 801-573-0029

07/09/2026

🏴‍☠️☠️ AHOY, SCENTWORKERS! ☠️🏴‍☠️

Something spooky is afoot… and we need some four-legged detectives to find the hides! 🐾💰

Join us for a Halloween-themed Detection Dog Trial 🎃👻

Expect spooky searches, and Halloween surprises!

🕷️ No tricks, just treats! 🍖

🏴‍☠️ Come dressed for the adventure if you are brave enough! ☠️

Saturday 31st October Novice and Prelim
Sunday 1st November Novice and prelim

We are hoping to have an intro trial on Friday 30th afternoon, details will come shortly.

Location - Devon

www.bookwhen.com/dogsmatter

07/09/2026

Detection Dog Trials Novice Trial Sunday 25th October
Held at Glastonbury Football Club BA6 9AF.
£45 for 2 elements.
You don't need to be a member of DDT to book.
Any legal odour can be used.
Here is link to book: https://Paws4teaching-appointments.as.me/?appointmentType=97718016

23/08/2026

Congratulations to all the amazing teams Internationally, that competed in the Summer Prelim Championships today! 2 fantastic and challenging venues. Some really high scores with both UK and US champions scoring 49.5/50! Some brilliant searches and most importantly everyone had fun!