Why do Scentwork and Mantrailing with your dog?
Life skills, body
language & communication
Confidence, resilience and team work.
Enrichment, mental stimulation & exercise
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Surprisingly nose based activities can help with life skills!
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Learn how to​​
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Recall your dog after an off lead search
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Walk nicely to and from the search area (loose lead walking)
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Focus on you around distractions
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and much more!
Reactive Dogs
Being the Guardian of a reactive dog can be a very lonely place.
We understand, we've been there ourselves!
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We have created our Super Special group specifically for you and your dog. Not only will you be able to enjoy an activity with your dog but also be part of a supportive group who understand your struggles.
Clare & Sooz and formed DREAMS Detection Dogs in December 2023 after a chance encounter at a trial.
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As well as regularly teaching classes and workshops, Clare and Sooz are also keen competitors and judges in several dog sports.
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​With a wealth of knowledge, over 40 years of combined experience in animal training and high ethical standards, you couldn't be in better hands.​​​​
Find out more about Clare & Sooz here
Expert Trainers:
We are experienced and qualified trainers, competitors, and judges.
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Ethical and Force-Free:
We prioritise kindness and fun in our training methods.
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Flexible Scheduling:
We offer classes, workshops and events in various locations and times to suit your needs.
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Welcoming Community:
Join a friendly and supportive community.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Sandy
"I went along with zero experience in Mantrailing and was delighted by the small friendly group of like minded people.
Sooz and Claire gave very clear instructions, encouraging us and our dogs to achieve."
Harriet
"She naps all the time now instead of bouncing off the walls - I’ve never been so productive"
​Vanessa
"I can highly recommend this introduction to scentwork workshop. I am a dog trainer myself, and thought it was well run, inclusive and fun"
Classes
Weekly classes for beginners to advanced level sniffers.
Monday AM Littleham, Bideford
Wednesday PM Gunn, Barnstaple