DO YOU RUN DOG TRAINING CLASSES?
Become a UK Sniffer Dogs TRACKING Instructor!
Become part of the next set of UK Sniffer Dogs Instructors......
Successfully teach UK Sniffer Dogs Tracking Workshops, Classes and hold Trials at your pet dog training school!
4 DAY COURSE
Course Content
This 4 -day course will teach you the skills, give you the confidence and most importantly QUALIFY you to hold your own UK Sniffer Dogs TRACKING workshops, classes and trials, from Bronze Silver & Gold Level.
Topics include:
- The science of scent
- Track laying
- Step by Step instructions on how to run a Bronze 8 week class plan, Series 1 & 2 workshops and Bronze trials, a Silver 8 week class plan, Series 3 & 4 workshops and Silver trials, a Gold 8 week class plan, Series 5 & 6 workshops and Gold trials,
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 8 week courses and workshops.
- 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 for each level
- Certificate
- Tea, Coffee and Cakes!
- 4 days of fun and learning with your dog!
What to Expect on the Day
- Please arrive with your dog at 9am for a 9:30 start!
- Course will finish at 16:00
- Dogs will have to spend about an hour in the car or crate (around 9:30 -11am), 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.
What you will need :
- x4 red KONG's (any size)
- longline
- harness
- x2 Scent Articles for example a glove , keyring , sock. ( anything you can fit in your pocket)
- a zip tied sandwich bag
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
- It is your responsibility to set up payments within 7 days of completing and passing your instructor course. You will not receive the logo or be added to our directory until this step is complete.
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!
Reviews
26/10/2021
Rating:
Absolutely fantastic course!
I've just completed my two day Bronze Tracking Instructor course with my springer - Murphy and we both had an amazing time!
Jamie is a great instructor - very knowledgeable and clear with all information and instruction given. Lots of opportunity for practical elements and to ask questions as you go along
I've already booked onto the Silver course in May 2022 and can't wait to share tracking with clients!
Tash19/10/2021
Rating:
Absolutely fantastic course!!
Another well written and put together instructor course with a perfect practical/ theory mix. I'm looking forward to offering tracking classes and workshops to my clients.
Tracey