Tired of your dog’s endless energy and mischief? Our scentwork training in Yorkshire taps into your dog’s natural sniffing instincts to build focus, calm, and confidence. Any dog can learn to sniff and succeed – from high-energy pups to shy seniors – scentwork is a fun, enriching activity for all.
Why Scentwork Is Perfect for Your Dog
Scentwork is one of the most instinctive, enriching, and enjoyable activities you can do with your dog, and it lies at the core of what we teach at Sniffly Dogs.
Dogs experience the world primarily through their sense of smell. While we rely on sight, a dog’s olfactory ability is tens of thousands of times more sensitive than ours. Each sniff tells a story, from the trail of a passing fox to the scent of a hidden treat. By harnessing this natural ability, we can transform sniffing into a fun, structured activity that builds focus, confidence, and calmness in dogs.
Professionally, dogs are trained to use their noses to detect explosives, drugs, missing persons, and even medical conditions like seizures or low blood sugar. However, scentwork isn’t just for working dogs; your family pet can enjoy it too. With expert guidance, any dog can learn to search for scents, and they typically love the challenge. It’s mentally stimulating, low-impact, and incredibly satisfying—not only for your dog but also for you as a handler.
At Sniffly Dogs, we provide accessible and positive scentwork training for pet dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. Whether you have a high-energy spaniel, a nervous rescue, or a curious puppy, scentwork gives your dog a job they’ll love—solving scent-based puzzles in a supportive environment.
If you’re looking for scentwork training in Yorkshire, you’re in the right place! We offer fun and structured scentwork sessions designed for dog owners across Leeds, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Huddersfield, Bradford, Doncaster, Selby, and beyond—helping dogs thrive and building your relationship, one sniff at a time.
Ideal candidates for scentwork include:
- Dogs that are destructive at home or during their downtime.
- Dogs that seem impossible to tire out, no matter how far you walk them.
- Dogs that show signs of anxiety, nervousness, or restlessness.
- Dogs that need mental stimulation or a job to do.
- Dogs recovering from injuries who need safe activities.
- Dogs that struggle with focus or impulse control.
If you’re in Yorkshire, or can travel to the area, and your dog fits any of these descriptions, then scentwork could be exactly what they need, to help.
What You and Your Dog Will Learn
Whether you’re brand new to scentwork in Yorkshire or looking to build on your dog’s sniffing skills, our 1:1 sessions and workshops are designed to give you both the tools and confidence to succeed. At Sniffly Dogs, we make scentwork accessible, rewarding, and fun — teaching real scent detection skills in a way that suits pet dogs of all ages and abilities.
Here’s what you and your dog will learn with us:
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How to teach your dog to search for a target scent
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Search techniques using bags, boxes, rooms, and outdoors
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Reading your dog’s body language and scent alert
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Mental stimulation for calmness and better behaviour
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Building a deeper bond between you and your dog
Serving Dogs and Owners Across Yorkshire
At Sniffly Dogs, we’re proud to provide expert-led scentwork training in Yorkshire for dogs of all breeds, backgrounds, and ability levels. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build your dog’s focus and scenting skills, our sessions are accessible, supportive, and designed to help your dog succeed — one sniff at a time.
We welcome dogs and owners from across the region who are searching for professional scentwork in Yorkshire, including areas such as:
Leeds, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Doncaster, South Elmsall, Normanton, Featherstone, Barnsley, Huddersfield, Selby and many other towns and villages throughout the region.
Our scentwork classes are based within the grounds of Nostell Priory, a peaceful and secure location just outside Wakefield — perfect for relaxed, distraction-free learning in a beautiful countryside setting. This central location makes it easy to access our training from across the county, whether you’re driving from the city or the countryside.
If you’re looking for trusted, positive scentwork training, Sniffly Dogs is here to help you and your dog thrive.