Talking Dogs Scent 6 - Nottingham

Once you have completed Scent 1-5 you can apply for Scent 6 - Test day. Please note that applicants must be a member of our club (join here)

Throughout the day you and your dog will participate in a series of blind searches. Teams will be assessed on a number of areas including handling skills, area coverage, strength of indication and teamwork. A maximum of 6 handlers will attend each Scent 6.

Candidates are encouraged to practise hard before signing up for Scent 6. All previous workshops can be repeated as often as required before and after Scent 6. Those candidates who are unsuccessful can apply for future Scent 6 days at a reduced price a maximum of twice more. Candidates who do not reach accreditation standard after 3 attempts will be charged at the full rate on future test days.

Benefits of Accreditation

Accredited Handlers will be eligible to apply for Accredited Trainer status. They will also have access to Accredited Handler merchandise and workshops for S6 handlers.

Fees:

Scent 6 - £60

Scent 6 retry - £30 (twice maximum)

To apply, please contact whichever Accredited Trainer you’ve worked with the most to make sure you are ready for S6. They can confirm that you’re ready or discuss what to work on, perhaps repeating a workshop or working on specific areas before applying for this day. The next step is to register here and you will be sent an eligibilty form by email. Once your details have been checked and your application accepted you will be invoiced. Your place will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.