Follow the Wind - Discover The Trail
Looking for a sport that bridges the gap between tracking and scent work? Trail Hunt is a unique, highly accessible hybrid that blends elements of tracking, trailing, and scent discrimination. It’s designed to be as enjoyable for the human as it is for the dog, turning a simple walk into an elite scent-finding mission.
By utilizing airborne trails, we teach your dog to catch scent moving through the environment, rather than just following footsteps on the ground. We also use specific odors that are distinct from other scent sports, ensuring your dog stays focused on the right target every time.
This Course includes your Trail Hunt International membership, valued at $70.
The Trail Hunt Membership gives you lifetime access to:
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A Training Log Book
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Ability to earn training achievements
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Members-only Facebook group with Trail Hunt International Members worldwide
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Enter Trail Hunt International Trials
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Take Trail Hunt International Grade Tests
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Monthly Challenges
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One Dog at a Time: Perfect for building confidence and maintaining high focus. By working individually, we eliminate the distraction of other dogs, making this ideal for sensitive or high-energy pups alike.
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Small Class Sizes: We limit our sessions to just 6 teams. This ensures a quiet, calm atmosphere where no one feels rushed.
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Qualified Instruction: You’re in good hands. Our instructors are fully qualified and experienced in the nuances of scent work. We’re here to ensure you’re learning the fundamental skills from the start, helping you read your dog’s subtle cues and build a rock-solid foundation.
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Personalized Coaching: Because our groups are small, you receive direct, one-on-one guidance. We help you navigate challenges and celebrate every "find" together.
Across our Foundations Courses, we cover:
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How to follow human scent
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Adding Distance
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Removing Sight-Related Trailing
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How to start the trail.
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The Trail Que
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Line Handling
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Surface Transitions
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Multi Surface Trails
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Longer Trails
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Working Through Distractions
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Adding in Contamination
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And Much More.
Payment is required upfront for all classes, and we can now accept all card and internet payments.
There are only 6 slots per class, so book your spot fast.
Classes
Foundations
Our Foundation Course builds your skills from the ground up, starting with scent imprinting, clear trail cues, and professional line handling. We’ll help you transition your dog from visual-based trailing to pure scent-work, gradually increasing distance and complexity through multi-surface and longer trails.
To ensure you’re set up for success, you'll also receive a custom-designed Trail Hunt Kit—including your own scent pod—so you can continue practicing your new skills anywhere.
Total: $315
4-week course
Foundation Proofing
Our Foundation Proofing course is where we pull all the skills you and your dog have learnt in the previous Foundations. Focusing on all the skills you need to pass the Trail Hunt International Achievements and set you up for success to move into the Components Level One.
You will be challenged with 500-600m trails in busy, distracting environments, with greater complexity around the trails that test your dog's commitment to finding and indicating the pod's location.
Total: $285
4-week course
Foundations Plus
In our Foundation Plus course, you will start to add complexity to the trails. We focus on our dogs working through distractions and disregarding human scent in the environment.
Trails are longer with more direction changes, exercises challenge the dog's dedication to the trail, and we work on building a solid indication on the pod.
Total: $315
4-week course
Develop and Achieve
We’re stepping up the intensity. This course moves beyond the basics to help you master the specific technical challenges found in your Log Book Achievement Tests.
We’ll be focusing our efforts on the path toward the Superstar Achievement. If you're ready to sharpen your current skills and turn those requirements into results, this is the next step for you.
Total: $315
4-week course
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