Transform your bird dog's off-season with scent work training!  

Channel your dog's energy into meaningful scent training that strengthens their instincts and deepens your bond - all while having fun together! 

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Turn Endless Energy into Focused Fun

Say goodbye to the stress of wondering how to keep your dog active. This course channels your dog's energy into purposeful scent work training, keeping them mentally and physically stimulated in a way you'll both love. 

  • Harness your dog's natural hunting ability in a fun, low-pressure way. 
  • Provide an energy-burning activity that fits into your lifestyle (and your house).
  • A great opportunity for bird dog enrichment activities.
  • Join a community of like-minded bird dog lovers.

What is Scent Work?

Scent work is an exciting and rewarding activity that taps into your dog's natural ability to use their nose to locate a target scent. Scent work is a fun and accessible way for all dogs - and their owners - to enjoy sniffy games. 

Scent work is:

  •  Mental enrichment, and a fun game to play at home.
  • Potentially a new activity or dog sport for you and your companion to enjoy. 
  • Addictive. Don't say we didn't warn you! 

Why it Matters?

  • It's Instinctual: Dogs experience the world primarily through their sense of smell, which is far more powerful than ours. Scent work helps them engage this incredible natural skill in a way that feels meaningful and satisfying. 
  • It's For Everyone: Whether your dog is a hunting breed, a companion dog, or somewhere in between, scent work is accessible to all dogs. 
  • It Burns Energy: Scent detection classes for high-energy dogs is a great way to provide mental and physical stimulation, leaving them happy and tired after a training session. 

What's in This Course?

You don't need to hunt with your dog to get the most out of this course. No experience (or birds) needed!

In this course, you'll learn how to:

  • Teach your dog to hunt for food or toys.
  • Create simple, fun hunting games at home.
  • Build your dog's confidence and problem solving skills. 
  • Read your dog's body language and what they're communicating to you when hunting for their food or toys.

Bird Dog Detection: Off-Season Scent Work Training

Welcome Party 

Kick-start your scent work journey with a warm welcome, and tips to make the most of your experience. 

Step-by-Step Course 

Detailed training modules in easy to digest lessons that you can follow at your own pace. Learn how to teach your dog to harness their natural instincts.

Private Community

Get your questions answered, share videos of your training, and connect with other bird dog owners.

Wrap-Up Party

Celebrate your achievements within our community. Share stories and wins, and brag a little about your bird dog! 

Leanna and Hank

"Thanks to Tamara and her team, scent detection has become a favorite activity for my bird dog, Hank. While hunting birds will always be his top passion, he excels at using his keen bird-dog nose to solve complex scent puzzles. Outside of the bird field, this is the first hobby that truly comes close to the thrill of the hunt for him! It’s a fantastic way to engage his instincts, keep his mind and skills sharp, foster teamwork, and even earn titles. I highly recommend it for sporting dogs and their handlers!"
 

Claire and Beans, Huck, Sprout

"Keeping my dogs working in our 'off season' has benefited us in who we are as hunting companions. Our scent work cross-training activities have improved our performance and team work in the field, and our work in scent detection teaches them to read odor puzzles and increases their overall scent intelligence. These skills and classes have been essential in developing our working relationship and keeping my dogs sharp outside of the hunting season."
 
Photo Credit: Sandra Schindel

Meet Your Hosts

Tamara Champagne

Dog trainer with a passion for scent work. Tamara is a scent work competitor, certified CSDT-2 instructor and judge. Her podcast and program, Road to Detection, support scent work handlers, competitors and enthusiasts with coaching and frameworks to excel in the sport of detection.

Terry Ann Fernando

Hunting dog owner and competitor, helping owners turn their dogs into exceptional hunters.

Mike Neiduski

NAVHDA Senior Judge, bird dog enthusiast, and expert in living the hunting dog life.

Join us for Only

$129

  • Lifetime access to the course content so you can come back to it anytime.
  • Expert guidance in the community so you never have to wonder how to progress.
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Invest In Your Dog's Happiness and Training - Without Breaking the Bank 

$129 USD gives your bird dog access to the activities they crave, and the training they deserve. TWO course bonuses await you inside! First, a really valuable webinar on airflow and environment that'll help you plan your searches and understand how environment influences our dog's ability to scent. And second, a training journal template that will help you track your dog's progress! 

Terry Ann and Zara

"I started doing scent work when my 10-year-old vizsla, Zara, was on restricted activity due to an injury. Even though we had done no prior training, as an experienced hunting dog, she took right away to the game of hunting for food, and later, odor. I love that scent work can be done at home with very minimal equipment. Although it's not quite the same as letting her run for an hour, I found that doing scent work for only a short period of time did take the edge off and tire her out mentally. This was a lifesaver when I was unable to exercise her much. Scent work is a natural fit for bird dogs given their desire to work and their inclination to use their noses. I plan to continue doing it with Zara as she gets older, too, since it's an activity that's easy on the body."
 

Pat and Finch

"Keeping my bird dog working scent, when not able to be in the field on birds, has been so rewarding for both him and myself. His desire to use his nose is so strong - actively working in any scent venue fills him with joy.. I can tell that he is enjoying the nosework because he drags me to the source and then wants to keep “hunting” for the next one. It tires him out mentally and I believe it is so satisfying for him to work with what his genes have given him!"

Finally, a Way to Burn Off All that Energy! 

Turn your dog's boundless energy into a fun and fulfilling activity. If you love training your dog, and want to learn a new skill that will use your bird dog's energy for good, not evil - then this is the perfect activity for you! 

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$129

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Course Schedule

We have your entire 6-weeks mapped out! Never wonder where you need to be or what to work on! 

Welcome Party

Join us February 03, 2025 (7pm MDT) for a LIVE kick-off party! "Meet" your course hosts, fellow bird dog owners, and get started with your Bird Dog Detection course! 

Don't worry, if you cannot attend live all sessions will be recorded and available in your course library! (But, you should try and attend live, it's way more fun!) 

6-Weeks of Lessons, Training Plans and Private Community 

Inside your course library you'll find all the lessons you need to get started with bird dog detection! This is a self-paced course but, we'll provide you with a training plan to follow and access to a private FB Community to ask your questions and get feedback on your homework. 

Wrap-Up Party

Join us March 13, 2025 (6pm MDT) for a LIVE wrap-up party to celebrate your progress, ask questions, and learn how to continue progressing your bird dog beyond this course.