ClickStart SNIFFER DOGS TRIAL

Service Description

🐾 What to Expect at Our Sniffer Dog Trials at the Dairy! 🐄 We’ll be running Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Sniffer Dog Trials — perfect for dogs just starting out or those ready for something a little more challenging. Here's how the levels and search areas work: 🔹 Level 1 – Perfect for Beginners If you’re new to scent detection trials, Level 1 is the place to start! Your dog will complete three searches: 🏠 Indoor Search – one scent hidden somewhere inside (at dog height and easy to access) 🌳 Outdoor Search – one hide in an outside area 🧴 Line-Up Search – a row of objects (like buckets or pots) with one target scent to find ⏱️ 5 mins for indoor/outdoor, 3 mins for the line-up This is a confidence-builder — simple, supportive, and lots of fun! 🔹 Level 2 – Ready to Level Up For those who’ve got the basics and want more of a challenge. In Level 2, your dog will search: 🏠 Indoor Area – 2 hides 🌳 Outdoor Area – 2 hides 🚗 Vehicle Search – one hide placed somewhere on a parked vehicle ⏱️ 5 mins for each, 3–5 mins for the vehicle depending on size All hides will still be within 2 metres off the floor. 🔹 Level 3 – For the Sniffing Pros This is where it gets serious! Dogs must use their nose and independence, and handlers need to trust their dog’s indication. 🏠 Indoor Search – 1–3 hides 🌳 Outdoor Search – 1–3 hides 🕵️‍♀️ Clear the Area Search – two areas, but you won’t be told how many hides in each. There are four in total across the two. You’ll need to decide when to call it “clear” — testing your confidence and your dog’s commitment! Hides will still be placed within 1 metre of the ground, with at least one more challenging placement. 🐶 Scoring Dogs and handlers are scored on: ✅ Indication – did the dog recognise the scent and did the handler read it? ✅ Area Coverage – was the whole space searched systematically? ✅ Teamwork – is the handler supporting without micromanaging? At Level 3, there are bonus points for calling the clear correctly.