The Elite Programme
Advanced Scent Detection Training for Serious Professionals
This exclusive, application-only programme offers the extraordinary opportunity for personal training directly from Dr Robert Hewings and Karen Hewings, providing a combination of expertise that simply doesn't exist anywhere else in the world. Dr Hewings brings the unique distinction of being the only holder of a Doctorate in Scent Detection, complemented by 25 years of operational police search dog experience. Karen Hewings contributes her current Master's degree studies in Professional Practice, Scent Detection Coaching and Training, alongside her own 25 years of Metropolitan Police explosive search dog experience.
This bespoke, highly intensive programme is designed exclusively for experienced professionals, not beginners. We carefully select only six candidates from the operational or pet dog training community, ensuring an unparalleled learning environment that represents the absolute highest standard in search systems and search techniques. No other instructors worldwide possess this extraordinary combination of operational expertise and academic excellence.
If you're ready to train at the pinnacle of professional scent detection and join an elite group of practitioners, this is your opportunity to learn from the very best. Applications are rigorously assessed; only the most committed professionals need apply.
The ultimate training experience for exceptional professionals .
This exclusive programme is meticulously tailored to each candidate's specific requirements, whether you're from operational backgrounds, pet dog competition circles, or specialised scent detection training and troubleshooting environments. During your application process, you'll discuss your specific odour requirements and operational needs with us directly, as every aspect of your training will be precisely adapted to meet your professional objectives.
Our renowned systematic search methodology will be demonstrated and, where appropriate, serve as the golden thread running throughout your programme. However, every element remains completely bespoke, crafted specifically to your requirements and professional context. Running only once a year on an application-only basis, this programme demands substantial experience in either pet dog scent detection or operational environments. This intensive course is deliberately challenging and not designed for the unprepared.
Minimum experience requirements will be thoroughly assessed during our rigorous application process. With a maximum of just six candidates selected, you'll receive a welcome and training experience that transcends the typical training day! This is professional development at its most exclusive and impactful level. Prepare for an unparalleled learning journey tailored to your expertise and ambitions.
A truly bespoke elite experience
Our Training Location
Location: Statfold Barn Railway. Ashby Rd, Tamworth B79 0BU.
The postcode/SatNav may take you away from ‘Statfold Barn Railway. We also have ‘What Three Words’ that can help, holds.soup.code for the front entrance and hails.games.reason for the entrance to the classroom, where there is plenty of parking outside.
Timings: 09:00 – 16:00: Tea, Coffee and ‘Posh Biscuits’ provided.
Accommodation: Our training venue offers camping, caravan and motorhome hook-up with large exercise areas for your dog . This accommodation is available at an additional cost, via our venue managers, info@statfold.com
The booking secures a place for yourself and one dog. However, some people choose to bring two dogs, but these need to be rotated within your allocated ‘training/search slot’.
The first day of our course is predominantly classroom based, with theory lessons. Plenty of breaks will be given for you to exercise your dogs, and all our parking is within a private, safe, and secure area.
Full joining instructions will be sent upon booking.