Trail Hunt Standard Sessions

These sessions are for teams who have completed the full Trail Hunt Foundations course.

They are designed to help you and your dog build confidence following odour trails while continuing to develop your skills in a variety of real-world environments.

What to Expect

Each session gives you the opportunity to practise and progress your Trail Hunt skills in a structured but relaxed setting.

You will typically complete:

• 3 trails per session across varied terrain
• Opportunities to build confidence on different surfaces and environments
• Time to reinforce your dog’s understanding of the odour and improve handling skills

Trails are set to suit the group, with progression adapted to each team’s level.

How Sessions Work

Sessions are run in small groups, with dogs working one at a time. The order the dogs work in rotates throughout the session

This allows:

• A calm, low-pressure learning environment
• Fair and fresh trails for each dog
• Time to observe and learn from other teams

Training takes place in real-world environments, helping your dog generalise their skills beyond a single location.

Progression

These are not a fixed course, you can book sessions as and when suits you.

This flexible approach allows you to:

• Progress at your dog’s pace
• Build consistency and understanding
• Practise between sessions at home without needing a helper