Welcome, we’re thrilled that you are considering us to support you and your dog on their training journey. Whether you’re looking to tackle basic obedience, specific behaviors, start Scent Sports, or just aim to enhance your bond, you’ve taken a wonderful first step.
Scent Fitness
Scent detection is a massive mental challenge, but it is also highly demanding on your dog's body.
Why Scent Dogs Need Fitness
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Core Strength: Better balance when moving over unstable search surfaces.
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Neck Stamina: Prevents fatigue from keeping the head low during long track lines.
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Cardio Endurance: Lowers heart rate so the dog can process scent molecules efficiently.
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Injury Prevention: Strengthens muscles used for sudden stops and tight turns.
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A fit body supports a sharp mind.
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Let's level up our dogs' physical conditioning to match their incredible noses!
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We have asked the wonderful Kelly from Hybrid Dog Training to come all the way down to Wellington to teach us how to keep our dogs fit for scent work and we would love to have all Scent enthusiasts join us!
This is not only aimed for scent detection but for all other scent based sports too.
It is highly recommend to watch the webinar if you have not done fitness before as in the webinar you will be given some basic exercises to get you started prior to the workshop..
There are 4 separate half day workshops so that we can try meet the fitness levels for all dogs from beginner to Advanced.
Our Mission
Scent Ways NZ aim is to empower dog owners with effective training techniques, utilising scent work to foster a deeper bond and promote a well-behaved companion. We're dedicated to transforming challenges into successes through understanding, patience, and respect for every unique canine and human relationship.
What you can Expect
Personalised Training
Every dog is unique, and so are their training needs. We tailor our sessions to suit the specific temperament and learning style of your dog, ensuring effective results and a positive experience for both you and your pet.
Clear communication
Understanding is key in any training technique. We ensure you’re fully informed about the techniques we use and the reasons behind them. We are always here to answer any questions and address concerns you might have throughout the training process.
Enjoyable Training
Training should be enjoyable and safe for everyone involved. We incorporate fun, engaging methods that encourage your dog to learn and thrive.
Services
We utilise Positive Reinforcement and Scent Work to achieve the best results from our training.
We will develop a training plan tailored to your needs, establish achievable goals with your dog, and guide you on how to reach them.
In house private sessions
This Service Is best suited to dogs who need to more personal training to work on more specific behavioural or reactivity needs.
Walk & Trains
These sessions are suitable for dogs needing more exposure to real world scenarios and to burn some extra energy whilst working on known training.
6 Week Intensive program
Are you struggling with problem behaviors and want a full reset? Then this program is for you. 3 hour sessions 5 days a week for 6 weeks.
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