
Scent Detection
What is scent detection?
Scent detection teaches our dog to find a specific target scent within their nearby environment, and indicate to us when they have found it. We can utilise our dog’s natural scenting ability to teach them to have fun working with us to find hidden scented objects or items, in a whole range of different environments.
Scent detection is a truly accessible activity for all dogs, regardless of breed, age, or mobility.
You may have seen operational scent detection dogs working in a range of roles.
- Explosives and mine detection dogs
- Police detection dogs for dangerous or illegal items including drugs, cash, & firearms
- Medical Alert dogs
- Environmental detection dogs
We run a wide variety of courses and workshops aimed at helping you & your dog develop your scent detection skills, as well as building the teamwork and relationship between dog and handler. We use positive and motivational methods to ensure both you and your dog get the most out of our courses, using methods learned through experience with some of the best operational handlers in the UK. We also run training and trials for Scent Ops, and host regular Guest Trainers in West Yorkshire.
Upcoming Scent Detection Training
Scent and Track UK runs a variety of scent detection training opportunities for you and your dog, from starting out to honing your skills.
Through the spring and summer we usually hold detection workshops and courses outdoors, but through winter, classes move to our indoor venue.
Scent Detection Training, Workshops, & Events
Scent Ops

Scent Ops is a UK organisation that offers trialing opportunities based around operational style searching. Your dog may search for the odour of your own choice and compete against other dog and handler teams over interesting and unique search areas.
Here at Scent and Track UK, we are proud to be Scent Ops Ambassadors, approved to offer training and Club trials in Huddersfield.
We love that Scent Ops gives us a brilliant training structure for you and your dog to start out in fun and interesting scent detection training, with plenty of room to progress. We also love giving you the opportunity to test you and your dog’s skills through increasing challenging levels, explore new environments and places, as well as the chance to compete against other teams in National League tables for annual awards. You can find out more about Scent Ops, trialing, and League tables at https://www.scentops.co.uk
Scent Ops Training & Trials
Guest Trainers
Scent and Track UK are proud and privilaged to host guest training workshops and events in West Yorkshire. All of our guest trainers are experienced scent detection experts in their respective fields, and give you the opportunity to train your dog in scent detection with guidance from some of the UK’s leading dog trainers. Please see below for upcoming opportunities!
Scent Detection Guest Trainers




