Track or Trail
Discover the unique and rewarding world of scent work with Beyond the Nose. We offer a range of training options designed to build engagement, reduce stress, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
Our training approach
At Beyond the Nose, we believe in unlocking your dog's natural abilities through force-free and choice-led methods. Our training focuses on utilizing their incredible sense of smell, providing mental stimulation and a fun, pressure-free learning environment.
Six-week course
Our comprehensive six-week course is designed to guide dogs to where they need to be, using their natural instincts. It's an engaging and enjoyable way for dogs and owners to learn together.
1-2-1 sessions
For dogs needing extra attention, our private 1-2-1 sessions offer tailored care. These are ideal for anxious or reactive dogs, ensuring a calm and focused learning experience.
Monthly fun trials
Once your dog has mastered the basics, join our exciting monthly fun trials. We offer various difficulty levels to suit all dogs and handlers, providing a challenging and rewarding experience.
Who benefits from our training?
Our courses, workshops, and one-to-one sessions are designed for all owners and all dogs. The only requirement is the ability to walk, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy the benefits of scent work.
What you and your dog will learn
You and your dog will learn a new skill that can be developed further into activities like search and rescue or finding lost items. Expect a calmer, happier dog with great mental stimulation, increased trust, and a deeper understanding of dog body language.
Ready to join our family?
The easiest way to book a session or find out more about joining Beyond the Nose is to contact us directly. We're always happy to answer your questions and help you get started on your scent work journey.
Track and trailing explained
Understanding the difference between tracking and trailing is key to choosing the right scent work activity for your dog. While both involve following a scent, they differ in methodology, and each works uniquely with a dog's natural abilities.
Tracking focuses on following a specific individual's scent on the ground, often in a systematic, nose-to-the-ground manner. This method often involves a slower, more methodical pace, with the dog indicating every step of the scent trail. It's a precise discipline that builds intense focus and endurance.
Trailing, on the other hand, involves following a human scent signature that disperses into the air and across various surfaces. The dog uses both ground and air scent, often working at a faster pace and ranging more widely. Trailing allows for greater flexibility and often mirrors how dogs would naturally follow a scent in the wild.
Both disciplines harness a dog's extraordinary sense of smell, providing incredible mental stimulation and building confidence. They deepen the bond between dog and owner as you learn to read your dog's cues and work as a team.