Detection Dog Instructor Course BRONZE (ONLINE)

DO YOU RUN DOG TRAINING CLASSES?

Become a Bronze UK Sniffer Dogs Instructor (Online)

Step into the world of scent detection and become part of a supportive, like-minded community of instructors.

Join the next generation of UK Sniffer Dogs Instructors and gain the skills, confidence, and structure to deliver engaging scent detection classes, workshops, and trials—at your own pace, from home.

Online Instructor Course

This flexible online course is designed to give you everything you need to confidently introduce scent detection to your clients.

Work through a combination of theory and practical videos in your own time, with ongoing support as you progress.

What You’ll Learn

• How a dog’s incredible nose works (anatomy & physiology made practical)

• How to teach scent identification, indication, and search skills to pet dog owners

• Step-by-step guidance on running a 4-hour Bronze workshop

• How to structure and deliver sessions with clarity and confidence

What You’ll Receive

• Access to a library of theory and practical training videos

• Access to a dedicated support group

• Detailed 6-week course plans ready to use with your clients

• 2 trial templates so you can run your own competitions

• Your UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Instructor Certificate upon successful completion

• The flexibility to learn at your own pace, with your own dog

Assessment Process

To ensure you feel confident and ready to teach at Bronze level, you will complete a practical and theory-based assessment.

You will be asked to:

• Submit videos of you teaching three different exercises

• Work with three different dogs

  • This can be in a group class setting or through three individual 1:1 sessions

• Demonstrate clear instruction, understanding, and handling of both dog and handler

You will also complete a series of multiple choice questions to support your theoretical understanding.

This process is designed to support your learning and help you feel fully prepared to deliver Bronze level training with confidence.

Who This Course Is For

We’re looking for trainers who are:

• Force-free and reward-based in their approach

• Passionate about improving dogs’ lives through enrichment

• Already experienced in dog training and handling

You don’t need formal qualifications—but you do need a solid understanding of dog behaviour, training principles, and how to work with both dogs and their owners.

If you’re unsure, just get in touch—we’re always happy to help guide you.

Becoming a UK Sniffer Dogs Instructor

To make things simple, everything is set up for you at the point of booking.

When you enrol, you will:

• Agree to our Instructor Terms & Conditions

• Select either your Licence (£10/month) or Membership (£20/month)

Your chosen option will then automatically begin once you have successfully passed your course, so there’s nothing further you need to remember or set up.

Licence or Membership – What You Need to Teach

To teach UK Sniffer Dogs content, all instructors must hold either a Licence or Membership:

• The Licence allows you to teach our courses, use our branding, and be listed on our Instructor Directory

• The Membership includes your licence, along with additional support, resources, and business tools

You only need one or the other—membership includes the licence.

 Membership details for more information!

Important Information

• UK Sniffer Dogs course content is protected by copyright

• You are not permitted to teach or deliver this content until you have successfully completed your assessment

• You have 6 months to complete the course from the date of purchase

A Final Note

This course is designed to give you not just knowledge—but the confidence and structure to take what you’ve learned and turn it into something real within your business.

If you’re ready to add something new, engaging, and rewarding for both dogs and their owners—we’d love to have you join us.