Detection Dog Instructor Course BRONZE (PRACTICAL)

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DO YOU RUN DOG TRAINING CLASSES?
Become a BRONZE UK Sniffer Dogs Instructor!

Become part of the next set of UK Sniffer Dogs Instructors......
Successfully teach UK Sniffer Dogs Workshops, Classes and hold Trials at your pet dog training school!

2 DAY COURSE

Course Content
This 2-day course will teach you the skills, give you the confidence and most importantly QUALIFY you to hold your own UK Sniffer Dogs workshops, classes and trials.

Topics include:

Foundations on how the dog’s nose works (anatomy & physiology)
Different methods to teach Scent Identification, Indication & Searches to pet dog owners.
Step by Step instructions on how to run a 4 hour Bronze workshop for your clients.

70% of the course will be practical work so you will gain plenty of hands-on experience.

What you will receive:

Detailed class plans to enable you to run a 6 week course.
2 Trial templates so that when your clients are ready you can hold your own competitions!
A printed booklet with all the information covered in the course and a delegate bag
Certificate
Tea, Coffee and Cakes!
2 days of fun and learning with your dog!

What to Expect on the Day

Please arrive with your dog at 08:30 for a 09:00 start!
Course will finish at 17:00
Dogs will have to spend about an hour in the car or crate (around 10-11:30), they will be worked intensely from then on.

Your Dog

Your dog does not need to have any previous scent work experience. However it’s fine if your dog does have experience - our methods will not interfere with what they already know.
Please feed your dog out of a RED KONG (must be red) at least once a day for at least one week before attending the course, all will be revealed when you arrive!
Please note, our instructor courses are aimed at you the instructor not your dog or your dog’s performance on the day. The emphasis is on giving you the skills and knowledge to confidently deliver UK Sniffer Dogs classes, workshops and trials.

Minimum requirements
Our courses are designed for dog trainers looking to expand their knowledge and/or to introduce scent work to their clients. Attendees should have qualifications with the APDT, IMDT, SCS, VSA, PPG, PPN, ICAN, ISCP or scent qualifications such as WSDA Instructor, Scentwork UK, UKCSD or any other form of Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Association.

We are aware there are many amazing, knowledgeable dog trainers within this industry without any formal qualifications. We would hate to miss the opportunity of having awesome trainers onboard with our programmes because of this.

If you do not have any formal qualifications from the list above and would still like to participate in our courses we would like to invite you to make an application. Please request an application form here.

Please also ensure you read what is required about becoming a UK Sniffer Dogs Instructor.

Becoming a UKSD Instructor
Before you purchase your course you must sign a contract agreeing to our Instructor Terms and Conditions. You can read up on the expectations here.
As part of our terms and conditions a licence fee of £10 per month will be charged and billing will commence after you have passed your course. The licence fee is mandatory for all instructors and will give you use of our course content for classes, workshops and trials, use of our logo and be added to our Instructors Directory on our website. You may also elect to upgrade to our membership instead - see below.

Remember.....

You are not permitted to teach unless paying the UK Sniffer Dogs licence fee
You may cancel after a minimum of 12 months but all association with UK Sniffer Dogs and teaching our copyright content must cease with immediate effect.

Full terms and conditions can be found within your Instructor contract.

Membership
Upon successful completion of this course, as well as receiving CPD certification and becoming a qualified UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze instructor, you will also be invited to become a UK Sniffer Dogs member. Our membership provides our instructors with further training support and business development. Membership Details for more information!

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29/09/2024

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I have completed the Bronze, Silver and Gold Scent Detection courses. I thoroughly enjoyed all of them and find they have given me all I need to teach.
I have a great group of clients whose dogs love scentwork. I have even used it in general 1:1 training too.
Leanne Milburn

05/06/2024

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Absolutely loved this course was amazed how quickly my dog picked up everything already looking into doing the silver thanks for everything amazing team
Neil Outram

04/06/2024

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I thoroughly enjoyed this course. A great balance of classroom learning and getting familiar with content, as well as the practical. As trainers it's so humbling and valuable to be on the other side and undertake the tasks we are going to eventually deliver. But this course is set up to do that in such a positive way with your peers - everyone was so encouraging and the supporting materials / membership options as just A*.
Kelly Young

04/06/2024

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If you are thinking about doing this course and unsure, DO IT! You will not regret it. We (myself and my two dogs) had a incredible time. Jamie is fantastic, his teaching skills, ethics and knowledge is great. You get so much more out of the course too, I am now able to with confidence offer and do group classes. After the course I booked on my silver and gold I loved it that much, I can't wait to do my silver in the next couple weeks
India

04/06/2024

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Absolutely loved the trainers course.
I came with my then puppy labrador Lyra and she was amazing.
Jamie explains the science of scent work and structures the course so that it is achievable.
It is run at a fantastic pace and I am coming back for the silver course.
Gareth Dickinson

09/05/2023

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Absolutely brilliant course! I had already completed the Bronze workshops as a handler so it was really interesting to see the course from an instructor perspective. It did not disappoint! Thoroughly engaging from start to finish with the right blend of theory and practical! The venue at Salisbury football club was superb and the navigation of the dogs between areas was expertly handled. Jamie and the team were fantastic and I left feeling confident to deliver scent workshops and the booklet is an invaluable resource! Keep up the great work guys!
Ben Donohoe

08/05/2023

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Without doubt the most enjoyable course I've ever done...cannot recommend highly enough!
Nikki Aley

06/05/2023

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Thoroughly enjoyed the two days in Salisbury. I had so much fun with my dog Penny and I met lot's of lovely people that I hope to cross paths with again. I feel confident to go on and teach scent detection to my clients that I know are keen to get going. The day was well managed with breaks and I felt comfortable with my dog at all times which is really important to me when attending an unknown venue. Thank you to all the team for organising a fantastic couple of days.
Corrin Goodall

05/05/2023

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I was really looking forward to doing this course and it far exceeded my expectations. I learned so much in the theory sessions and watching my dog work in different environments was a joy. Learning how to then pass on this information in both class and workshop set ups was invaluable. I am so thankful to Jamie and the team at UK sniffer dogs and am proud to be delivering all that I’ve learned. I am really excited to carry on my learning and progressing through the various levels of the excellent UK sniffer dogs courses.
Adam Baxter

06/04/2023

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Wow, I’ve just completed the Bronze Instructors course and both myself and my Sprocker Spaniel Benji, LOVED it.
It was informative, interesting and fun. Jamie and Gemma are great and I naturally felt at ease, even though this was my first Dog related course I have done since becoming a full time trainer just 8 weeks ago.
I honestly cannot recommend this course enough and I will be doing my Silver and Gold as soon as I can 👌👏🦮
Annie Butler

05/04/2023

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I’ve just finished this course after having it highly recommended to me by a trainer friend and wow it didn’t disappoint.
Jamie and Gemma were just brilliant, they were so supportive and all the dogs were looked after so well.
The course is so well laid out, I’ve learnt so much and didn't want it to end.
I can't wait to go back and start my scent classes and come back and do the silver instructors course.

Thank you Jamie and Gemma 🤩
Jo Woodward

05/04/2023

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08/09/2022

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I attended the Bronze instructors course last week and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I've been on a fair few training courses over the years but honestly I came away from this course armed with everything i could possibly need to start my classes in scentwork. Because we were given a beautifully printed book with pretty much most of the info we needed to learn - the science behind it, plus the breakdown of each class/workshop to run I was able to concentrate on the training rather than frantically writing notes to look at later. The instructors were all fantastic, so helpful and inspiring - and not only was it a supportive environment to learn in but we had great fun too. Top notch!
Heather

05/09/2022

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Had such a great time on this course last week! Fun and informative! Jamie is fantastic and so easy to talk to, I'm super excited to start scent training and to continue on to my silver and gold instructor courses 😎
Amy

29/10/2020

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Had a great time on the Bronze Instructor course! Really well put together and presented by Jamie, I am 100% ready and motivated to start teaching scent detection, absolutely nothing is missing! Highly recommended and worth every penny :) thank you!
Hannah

23/09/2020

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Amazing course. Worth every blooming penny. Extremely practical, which is great if you are like me! Jamie is brilliant at explaining things at everyone's own pace and it's brilliant to see his methods work on your own dog
Lauren Embleton

23/09/2020

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I have just spent a fabulous 2 days learning all things UK Sniffer Dogs and i loved it! Jamie is a great teacher and you can tell he loves what he does. I also loved the fact that each dogs needs were taken into consideration. Great Venue, Great Location and Great instructor.I cant wait to get started on teaching these classes now!
Emma

05/08/2020

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I really enjoyed the two day bronze instructors course and especially on the way it has been designed to teach us on how to build our individual business. I would always recommend this teaching to anyone who wishes to further themselves in our dog training industry, As for the host and co-founder of UK Snifferdogs, the training was so clear and well organised from Jamie and at all times he made you feel special. I now feel that im part of a successful team going forward.
Ken
Askan-k9 dog training

05/08/2020

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This course should come with a warning!! Because once you have begun your journey with UK Sniffer Dogs you will be totally addicted! The course is so engaging, packed full of info all whilst being fun and supportive. Jamie is incredible at what he does and his passion for scent work and helping other trainers share the benefits really shines through! If you are thinking about booking but aren't sure, I can assure you, you will not regret it!! :)
Kati Sheerman

05/08/2020

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Loved this course, Jamie is very passionate about this and it comes across in his teaching. Ben my lab had a great time, I'm looking forward to starting my classes, love it, loved it
Cotswold Top Scent Dogs

04/08/2020

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This course was among the top courses I have done. It was structured beautifully. Jamie is a fantastic tutor who has a very personable yet professional attitude. His compassion for the dogs welfare also shone through. The resources that came with the course are by far the best I've seen. This course really gave me the confidence to go out and immediately start my sniffer dog instructing. I am on the verge of booking my first stadium venue!!

Thanks so much Jamie, and everyone who attended, you will definitely be seeing me in the future 👌
Michelle

04/08/2020

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What an informative and inspiring couple of days.... I am excited and motivated to be part of this growing team, Thanks for the support, Rebecca
Rebecca Walters

04/08/2020

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What an informative and inspiring couple of days.... I am excited and motivated to be part of this growing team, Thanks for the support, Rebecca
Rebecca Walters

25/02/2020

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The BEST course i ever done since i started my training career. In depth, lots of knowledge and hands on practical, Jamie is a 5star instructor, and made everyone feel confidence and shared his time equally to all of us. cannot recommend enough this course and i am already planning to go to the silver! Helped me so much in my training classes for behavior related cases but also to have lots of fun with the dogs and owners! Still feel pump up and emotional with spending just 2 days with Jamie. Thank you for everything!!
Maria-Christina Patala

25/02/2020

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13/02/2020

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Just attended the 2 day Bronze Instructors Course and cannot recommend it enough! Thoroughly enjoyed the two days, good mix of theory and practical and you are provided with all the skills and information you need in order to run your own UK Sniffer Dogs courses, which we can’t wait to get started with! You can see how passionate Jamie is about this area as it comes across as such in his delivery of the course. Made to feel very welcome and comfortable throughout the whole course and all dogs and handlers looked after. Thanks to everyone involved!!
Sam Gibbons

13/02/2020

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08/02/2020

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I have just attended the Bronze Level Instructor Course and can highly recommend! Jamie is a fab presenter and I have really come away with confidence that I will be able to do Sniffer Dog UK proud in running some courses. The content was a perfect mix of theory, practical and discussion. The best thing about the course, for me, was being given thorough lesson plans on how to deliver the course just as Jamie has developed it, his passion for the course and what it can help dog owners achieve is clear to see. Can't wait to get started! :)
Emily Wickham

07/02/2020

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I have just taken the Bronze level Instructor Course and was very impressed with the way the 2 days were run. The information given was so clear and utmost care was taken to ensure the dogs helping their handlers were the first priority. We have come away with everything we need to run our own UK Sniffer Dogs Workshops or Classes which I will be doing in the nor too distant future. Thanks for all concerned for a very professionally run course.
Ali Yeo

07/02/2020

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Fantastic course! Really enjoyed it, really well laid out, tons of support & great coaching, including theory, practical and the 2 days were great fun. Can’t wait to get started thanks so much !!
Claire Petto

07/10/2019

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A fantastic course!!! This really was great, it was fun - covered all the theory but with practical exercises in between to break it up, I have come away totally motivated, full of knowledge and excitement, can't wait to get started as a UK sniffer dogs instructor- this is going to benefit so many of my clients dogs!!!, thank you Jamie 😊🐾x
Donna Wright

02/06/2019

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Emma

25/05/2019

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Highly recommended. Great course, great content, great instructors. Everything you need to get you off to a brilliant start as a scentwork Instructor. Thank you UK Sniffer Dogs!
Camilla Malem

25/05/2019

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Can't recommend this course enough! Everything was set out and ran perfectly. Level of instruction was just right both in theory and practice! You really do come away with so much! Can't wait to move onto the silver level. Thankyou Jamie and Gemma for your hard work and hospitality
JAMIE T

25/05/2019

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This Course was worth every single penny,infact the course in my opinion should cost more due to the wonderful way in which it was delivered, the course content it self, the professionalism of the course providers which is just so awesome and the incredible learning you achieve is second to none,I'm definitely going back to do my silver and cant wait I highly recommend the Bronze course as you wont be disappointed.
Colin Spence

23/02/2019

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Loved this course. A good balance of theory and practical so loads of time working your dog and learning hands on. Overall a fun and informative course driven by the desire for you to succeed, cant wait for the silver. Thank you
Dee

21/02/2019

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You will love it! Brilliant trainers and the course content is very practical, so you get to work your own dog a lot.
Lisa

21/02/2019

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You will love it! Brilliant trainers and the course content is very practical, so you get to work your own dog a lot.
Lisa

21/02/2019

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I have just completed uk sniffer dog instructors course , I can not recommend it enough! Jamie and Gemma are highly knowledgable and so enthusiastic. The structure of the course is perfect, a short time in the class room and the hands on practical learning with your dogs. The booklet has everything you have learned and an added bonus of plans for lessons and a bronze trail all there for you ! Thankyou Jamie and Gemma I’m proud to be part of uk sniffer dogs , as Jamie says “ onwards and upwards “ .
Catherina hilling

21/02/2019

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This course is awesome, it has a perfect balance of practical and theory, I totally recommended it, Jamie
Tracey

21/02/2019

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This course is awesome, it has a perfect balance of practical and theory, I totally recommended it, Jamie
Tracey

21/02/2019

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This course is awesome, I totally recommended it, Jamie
Tracey

03/11/2018

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Awesome course and very well thought out.Content is great value for money and I love the little hooks to keep people engaged. Thank you Jamie and Gemma and obviously Dawn for organising.
Barry Harris

03/11/2018

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31/10/2018

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I have just finished 2 days training with Jamie and Gemma to become a Bronze level trainer!Amazing preparation, amazing enthusiasm and totally professional set up!Can't wait to get going with classes and workshops!
Dawn Heaton

31/10/2018

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How fantastically professional yet fun
Carol Ashmore

27/10/2018

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What an action packed and fun course! Jamie is a natural teacher and his and Gemma's enthusiasm is infectious. There was absolutely no filler, straight to the point, very hands on with practical skills being developed. The guide and all the materials provided are really useful. I had dabbled in scent work before and seeing the benefits I've had with this in reactive dogs, I really wanted to further my skills. This has given me the confidence and format to do my own workshops and I can direct owners of reactive dogs to the online version of this course. Everyone's a winner! Thank you so much, I'll be back to do the silver course without doubt.
Kate

27/10/2018

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I have just returned from the Bronze UK Sniffer Dogs Coach 2 day course. I want to do it all over again! It was fab. The attention to detail, the amount of information given, the style of teaching, everything about the 2days was fabulous and such fun. I am feeling really inspired and motivated to start my own classes/workshops in Devon and look forward to doing the Silver course next year.
Caroline

27/10/2018

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One of THE BEST courses I have done. Great venue, fantastic clear concise explanations with buckets of enthusiasm. Lots of backed up learning presented beautifully. Lots of hands on practical experience in varying location types. Links to everything you could need to teach and run the bronze courses and trial. Can’t recommend more highly!
Andrea

27/10/2018

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Wow, I have just spent the last two days doing this course and what a fantastic couple of days training it has been.Course content was clearly well thought out giving participants everything they need to hit the ground running and get delivering Scent classes straight away.Jamie and Gemmas enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject was infectious and really shone through, and all subject matter was delivered with just the right balance of theory and practical.I would recommend this programme to anyone looking to branch out into scent work classes - it really does have everything that you need.
Emma

27/10/2018

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Super course! I have attended a lot of different courses on scent work and feel this is by far the most informative one yet! Jamie’s passion for scent is very clear and him and Gemma have put a lot of time and effort into every section of this course. The booklet you get given is packed full of information and having this to refer to is brilliant. Thanks for a great couple of days!
Jessica