The Nose Zone

05/09/2026

Saint - what a good boy he was out and about.
His lovely owners came to us to get help with his over-excitement, jumping up and pulling on lead.
This was his 3rd session and this time, we braved mingling with the public. Look at him! Isn't he a super lad?
We even managed some "look at the other dog" exercises without any excited high pitched squeaks. Well done! Bring on next week.

04/09/2026

Could you be a Scent Detection Instructor?

This 2 day Scent Detection Foundation course is the pre-requisite for the 4 day Scent Detection Graduation course held in early 2027 here in Northern Ireland.
Clear pathway, clear learning and oodles of support by a twit-free network of UCS Instructors.

The 4 day Graduation course holds Lantra accreditation.

Bring your dog and learn something new, com' on and join us! Only 2 spaces left. More info via 07935 056814 or [email protected]

United Canine Scent Sport Scent Instructors Network

04/09/2026

New Beginner class started last night.
6 new sniffer teams tuning their noses into the United Canine Scent Sport way.
Teams Buddy, Mabel, Lucy, Murphy, Millie and Saskia were all doing a grand job starting with sniffing for a the familiar odour of food, then moving on to a toy retrieve and red Kong.
Proud of all teams!
Next term of Beginner classes starting end of October, please register your interest if you'd like to be in with the crowd ;-)

Thursday classes are held in partnership with Paw Prints NI Dog Training.

04/09/2026

New Cadet class started last night and did they do some sniffing, wow!
Teams Barry, Harry, Brock, Neera, Frankie and Veda gave it their all with area searches, line searches and working on the brick wall.
Well done everyone.

New Beginner classes starting end of October, register your interest if you'd like to learn with us.

Thursday classes are held in partnership with Paw Prints NI Dog Training

02/09/2026

This afternoon's 1:1 sessions were a breeze, working with Chase and Rocco and their mum Laura.
Chase tried his paw at tracking for the very first time today and did really well!
Rocco was here for the second time Scent Detection. It's so nice to see his confidence grow. We started imprinting on Kong today and he did ever so well, too.
Laura is an outstanding handler, giving both dogs the freedom to work things out - I am a very happy Instructor today :-)
Would you and your dog like to try activities like this, give us a shout!

01/09/2026

Come with us on the Shopper Hopper Bus and get some Kong from the supermarket. Monday Scent Detection Teams Barry, Poppy, Brusi, Tripp, Sakura, Fuji, Bobbi and Nephi were searching a "Bus" and the isles of a "Supermarket". The dog food section got special attention of everyone, but most also liked the other food packaging offerings, the shoe and handbag department, the kids section and the hardware and travel isle.
Motivation was up and all dogs were searching super well!
Thanks again to Clare from K9 Snout n About for sharing the teaching and all your ideas.
Next week Monday class will be out and about searching a barn.

If you think your dog might enjoy this activity, register your interest for the next round of Beginner classes with us. 07935 056814 or [email protected]
United Canine Scent Sport

31/08/2026

Congratulations to 3 of our trailing Teams passing their UCS Mini League Assessments this Saturday:
Team Tilly ML 3 Rural 12, which is a 45min aged trail, 350m long with 5 changes of direction. Scent of the trail layer is taken from a novel item on the ground. We did this one double-blind which means only the trail layer knew where they went. Woohey, go Tilly!

Teams Khalie and Maple successfully passed their ML 1 Rural 4 level, which is a split trail with the trail layer and the decoy being hidden in 2 different directions. Trail was 100m long and one change of direction. Both poodles did their handlers proud and passed with flying colours. Well done, go girls!
United Canine Scent Sport

29/08/2026

How cool is this?!

28/08/2026