The College of Scent Dogs.

“The Science of Scent. The Art of Excellence”

City & Guilds Assured. The College of Scent Dogs are a C&G Assured Training Establishment
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Dogs live for the thrill of scent work! Become the trainer that owners trust to unlock that potential.

But when anyone can print a certificate at home, how do clients know you're the real deal? Without recognised credentials, you risk losing customers to trainers who look more legitimate. Even if you're twice as skilled. The College of Scent Dogs gives you internationally accredited certification that proves your expertise, builds unshakeable client trust, and positions you as the go-to authority in scent detection. Book now and become the trainer who can proudly shout about their credentials.

Professional scent detection training that transforms handlers into expert instructors.

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    City & Guilds Assured Scent Detection

    Offering expertise in science, methodology, and experience to train any dog for reliable target odour detection, while also teaching handlers to read their dogs like a book.

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    City & Guilds Assured Tracking

    We'll provide you with trusted techniques, practical scenarios, and the confidence to train any dog to follow that vital track. Whether it's for pet-dog enjoyment, lost dogs, or conservation, the choice is yours!

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    City & Guilds Assured Mantrailing

    We'll teach you how to turn the greatest game of hide and seek into a professional skill! Training dogs to follow human scent and handlers to trust the trail, every time

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How will you benefit from our programmes?

  • Benefit Focus: Credibility & Recognition

    Because Your Credentials Should Mean Something Extraordinary.

    Stop settling for homemade certificates that carry no weight. The College of Scent Dogs is the UK's ONLY City & Guilds Assured scent detection establishment, a distinction that instantly elevates your professional standing and opens doors others can only dream of.

    Globally Recognised. Nationally Respected. Exclusively Ours.

    Earn prestigious City & Guilds qualifications in Scent Detection, Tracking, or Mantrailing that employers, organisations, and clients actually recognise and value. Display your Digital Credentials with pride across every platform – LinkedIn, your website, social media – and watch as opportunities multiply.

    This isn't just another dog training course. This is your competitive advantage.

    While others wave their printed-at-home certificates, you'll stand tall with verified, industry-leading credentials that prove your expertise and commitment to excellence. Your CV will shine. Your credibility will soar. Your future will transform.

    Invest in our programmes and shout your achievements from the rooftops.

  • Benefit Focus: Exclusive Expertise & Evidence-Based Training Methods

    Unmatched Academic Excellence Meets Real-World Experience:

    Learn from an extraordinary team of experts who combine operational expertise with advanced academic qualifications:

    • Dr Robert Hewings – Doctorate in Professional Practice (Scent Detection), award-winning author, and pioneer of our exclusive Hydrotrailing™ methodology.

    • Karen (Head Trainer) – Currently completing her Master’s Degree in Professional Practice, underpinning extensive operational police experience with advanced academic rigour.

    • Ben – Studying his Master’s Degree in Adult Learning, ensuring our teaching methods are as exceptional as our scent work expertise.

    • Hollie – Master’s Degree in Conservation Management (awarded), bringing specialist knowledge to conservation detection work.

    Revolutionary Training You Won't Find Anywhere Else:

    Experience Hydrotrailing™, our groundbreaking, trademarked methodology developed through doctoral research and exclusive to The College of Scent Dogs. Combined with 60+ years of operational police experience, evidence-based practices, and force-free methods, we deliver training excellence that's simply unmatched in the UK.

    This isn't just dog training! It's world-class education from qualified professionals committed to lifelong learning and to setting the highest standards in scent detection.

  • Benefit Focus: Build your confidence & Dog Training Knowledge

    Whether you're enriching your dog's life or pursuing professional instructor certification, scent work offers incredible mental stimulation, builds confidence, and strengthens your bond. Our comprehensive programmes include in-person training, ongoing support, and no hidden monthly fees, just transparent value that delivers lifelong knowledge and skills for you and your dog.

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    The College Shop

    Shop scent detection equipment designed by experienced handlers with proven operational credibility. No gimmicks, just reliable gear that performs when it matters most. Still the original and the best.

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    Meet the Team

    Say hello to Dr. Rob and our expert team of superb professionals who bring decades of real-world operational experience, infectious enthusiasm with pet-dog training skills, and a genuine passion for teaching

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    Consultancy Services

    Utilise five decades of police operational expertise, and a Doctorate to enhance your training programme, address complex detection challenges, or craft bespoke scent work solutions for your organisation.

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  • Book titled "Scent Training for Every Dog" by Dr Robert Hewings with a close-up of a dog's nose on the cover.

    Online Learning

    Dive deeper than the book! Our online courses bring Dr. Rob's methods to life with video demonstrations, real-world scenarios, and expert guidance at your own pace.

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    What Can We Do For You?

    Whether you're starting your scent work journey or building a professional career. We'll give you world-class training, proven methods, and the confidence to succeed at every level

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    Our Murder Mysteries

    Step into a thrilling whodunit where your dog is the lead investigator! Our Murder Mystery events combine real scent work skills with edge-of-your-seat storytelling.

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Success stories from our training community

  • I've already completed the tracking course last year which was phenomenal. This year I'm doing scent detection with my blind rescue and, yes, another phenomenal course...

    Lou. (Scent Detection)

  • Exceptional training- A huge boost for my business!

    Hanna (Scent Detection)

  • I cannot believe how much HydroTrailing has improved my mantrailing classes!

    Amanda B. (Mantrailing)

  • I highly recommend the College of Scent Dogs Mantrailing course. From the start, I felt I was in the right place.

    Hollie. (Mantrailing)

  • You will not attend a better course, it was brilliant.

    Anna. (Tracking)

  • This course was amazing, I've done other trainer courses (Names removed) but these are the BEST!

    Emma. (Scent Detection)