Scent Detection Indication Training Course

 
Why Still( passive) Indication Training Matters
 
Most people think scent detection is about scent.
But scentwork is really about communication.
Your dog needs a clear way to say:
“I’ve found it.”
That behaviour is the indication.
Without a strong still indication, dogs often learn habits like:
grabbing the target
pawing or scratching
barking
getting frustrated
rushing and guessing instead of searching properly
By teaching a still indication first, you build a solid foundation and your dog learns:
Stillness makes the reward happen.
And along the way, you’ll build something even bigger than scentwork skills…
✔ improved self-control
✔ calmer decision-making
✔ better emotional regulation
✔ clearer communication
✔ and a dog who can work without spiralling into chaos
 
This course is suitable for:
✅ complete beginners who want to start scent detection properly
✅ owners who have tried scentwork before and felt like they “failed”
✅ dogs who get over-aroused, frantic, or frustrated during searches
✅ anyone wanting a clean, clear indication foundation before adding scent
You don’t need experience. You don’t need special equipment.
This course is broken into small achievable steps, so you always know:
what you’re training
what success looks like
when to progress
and what to fix if things aren’t working
 
By the end of the course your dog will be able to:
⭐ offer a calm still indication on a target
⭐ hold position instead of grabbing or pawing
⭐ indicate with the object on the floor
⭐ indicate even when you move away
⭐ begin short structured searches at home
⭐ work with more focus and emotional control
 
Course Schedule (6 Weeks)
This programme includes 4 live Zoom sessions plus 2 video feedback weeks, giving you structure, support, and time to practice properly.
Week 1 — Zoom Session 1 -12.05.2026- 6.30 pm
Foundation skills:
why still indication comes first
managing arousal during training
food value and reward delivery
introducing the neutral object
Week 2 — Zoom Session 2- 19.05.2026 6.30 pm
Building fluency:
expanding the angles 
improving stillness and clarity
troubleshooting fizzy behaviour 
Week 3 — OFF Week (Video Feedback Week)
No live Zoom.
You’ll practice and submit videos in the Facebook group for feedback so you can strengthen the foundation before moving on.
Week 4 — Zoom Session 3 - 02.06.2026 6.30 pm
Independence:
building duration and calmness
handler movement 
Week 5 — Zoom Session 4 -09.06.2026 6.30 pm
Starter searches:
beginning short home searches 
Week 6 — Video Feedback Week
Final refinement:
video review and troubleshooting
strengthening reliability
clear guidance on next steps
✅ Scent is only introduced once indication is solid.
 
What You’ll Need
a lid (plastic or jar lid is perfect)
food rewards
a phone to film your sessions
a quiet training space at home
10 minutes each day 
No scent kits needed.
 
Ready to Build the Foundation Properly?
If you want your dog to search with excitement and stay calm enough to indicate clearly…
This is where it starts.
***Once you book the course, you will receive the Zoom Link and all other course ralated information a few days before the course start date. ***