Nose Work for Dogs

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Looking for a fun activity for your shy or reactive dog?

Nose Work is for every dog!

From 3-month-old pups to 13+ seniors.

K9 Nose Work®, or Scent Work, taps into the phenomenal smelling power that is the canine nose! Discover the sport that ALL dogs LOVE.

In the beginner’s course, Introduction to K9 Nose Work, we teach your dog to hone their incredible sense of smell to locate different target odours, starting with the easiest one – food.

As the level of difficulty slowly increases, they learn to solve scent puzzles while gaining confidence working various challenges and in novel situations over the four elements: Containers, Interior, Exterior and Vehicles.

This sport has no restrictions, for dog or owner and no prior training is required! Dogs of any age or breed are welcome; it is particularly fantastic for reactive dogs.

Class size is limited to 5 dogs and the dogs work one at a time so not only is it perfect for dogs that don’t like other dogs, but you get maximum working time and can watch the other teams develop as well.

Once you graduate, you can continue to enjoy hunting with your dog or sign up for more advanced courses where new target odours are introduced, and perhaps even go on to trialling.

Our course opens the door to your dog’s secret sensory world and you will both have so much fun in the process! So what are you waiting for?!

K9 Nose Work® training approach and methodology!

Scent Work Courses

Introduction to K9 Nose Work

This is our foundation course that introduces you and your dog to a whole new world and new possibilities.

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Course Details

Cost: $260

Course Duration: 6 weeks

Class Size: <5 dogs

Class Duration: 1 hr/ week

Day: Tuesdays

Times: 6:30 pm + 7.45 pm

Location: Ashbury Scout Hall
Cheviot St, Ashbury NSW

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Start Dates 2026

24 February 2026 – 6:30 pm FULL

24 February 2026 – 7:45 pm 2 spots left

12 May 2026 – 6:30 pm

12 May 2026 – 7:45 pm

21 July 2026 – 6:30 pm FULL

21 July 2026 – 7:45 pm FULL

29 September 2026 – 6:30 pm

29 September 2026 – 7:45 pm

Introduction to Odour

We have 2 levels to this course. For dogs new to odour – join our Introduction to Odour (Birch) course. Once complete, move onto Introduction to Odour (Anise and Clove).

Searches in interiors, exteriors and introduction to vehicles.

Suits dogs who have completed a foundations course and learned all the searching basics.

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Course Details

Cost: $260

Course Duration: 6 weeks

Class Size: <5 dogs

Class Duration: 1 hr/ week

Day: Thursdays

Times: 6:15 pm

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Start Dates 2026

26 February 2026 1 spot left

14 May 2026

23 July 2026 FULL

1 October 2026

Location: Ashbury Scout Hall
Cheviot St, Ashbury NSW

Working with Odour

For dogs with a good understanding of Birch and are ready to add Anise, Clove and Cypress. 

Searches in all 4 elements. 

Suits dogs who want to or are competing in ACSW Nose Work or ANKC Scent Work.

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Course Details

Cost: $250

Course Duration: 5 weeks

Class Size: <5 dogs

Class Duration: 1 hr/ week

Day: Thursdays

Time: 7:30 pm

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Start Dates 2026

26 February 2026 1 spot left

14 May 2026

23 July 2026 FULL

1 October 2026

Location: Ashbury Scout Hall
Cheviot St, Ashbury NSW

Training Location

Enrol in K9 Nose Work

How to Enrol

1. Please complete the Enrolment Form below at your earliest convenience.

2. We will review your form, check class availability & send payment details.

3. Make payment.

4. Await an email to confirm your booking.

Payment must be received to secure your place in class.

Payment methods:

  • Direct Deposit Bank Transfer – Preferred
  • Debit/Credit Card via Square

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