Sunshine Coast
Dog Scent Work Classes

Help your dog learn the exciting and engaging skill of scent detection in our brand new nosework classes! Also called Scentwork or Scent Detection, our trainers will guide you and your furry friend through a 6-week course, with one 45-minute class per week, to develop their scent detection abilities.

All dogs and puppies are welcome to participate in our course, provided they are fully vaccinated and able to focus in a group setting. Our training facility is located at the Buderim Pony Club, where we will assemble at the front gate. Address: Ballinger Park Sports Complex, Buderim 4556.

Don’t miss this opportunity to give your dog a new and rewarding challenge. Enroll now in our new scent detection course and see the amazing skills your dog can develop!

No matter your dog’s breed, age, fitness level or level of training, all dogs are welcome! Hope to see you and your dog soon!

Unleash the fun with Scent Detection (also called K9 Nosework)! Does your dog need more mental stimulation? Or maybe your furry friend is reactive, shy, or nervous? Whatever the case may be, Scent Detection is the perfect solution.

Suitable for dogs of all breeds and ages, Scent Detection teaches your dog to search for specific scents and locate their source. Starting with your dog’s favorite food or toy rewards hidden in various environments, the challenges increase and new search skills are added as they progress. The scents used in Scent Detection are birch, anise, and clove, and as your dog becomes more skilled, they’ll search for the scent alone and receive their reward from you, their proud handler.

So what are you waiting for? Give your dog the mental stimulation they deserve with Nosework!

At Paws, Claws & Tails, we believe that every dog should have the opportunity to experience the fun and benefits of K9 Nose Work®. That’s why we’re proud to offer classes that are suitable for dogs of all abilities and energy levels. Whether you have a high-energy dog that needs to burn off some calories or an aging or disabled dog that needs a mental workout, K9 Nose Work® has something to offer.

And the best part? No prior training is required! Our experienced trainers will guide you and your dog every step of the way, ensuring that you both have a positive and rewarding experience. So what are you waiting for? Unleash the fun and mental stimulation of K9 Nose Work with Paws, Claws & Tails!

The 6-week nosework course is designed to teach dogs the skills of scent detection. The course covers the following topics:

Intro to nosework and building interest in searching, intro to different scents used in nosework, basic scent detection training in a controlled environment, further development of scent detection skills, with a focus on marking behavior, and increasing difficulty and complexity of scent detection tasks.

The course is suitable for dogs of any age, training level, and “intelligence” that are fully vaccinated and able to focus around other dogs. After all, your dog is built to use their nose!