Book Basic Training/Scent Detection Courses in Ashford
Cockers & Squatters in Ashford provide basic training. Also sniffer training courses that teach your dog how to identify specific scents! Great for puppies or mature dogs. Gain a certificate of attendance on completion of the course that you book on to.
Our services
1-2-1 Scent Detection Classes
At Your House
At times that are convenient to you
£30.00 Per Hour
*Fuel surcharges apply outside of Ashford
Do you want to give your dog the experience of doing scent work, but are unable to commit to weekly classes?
Do you have a reactive dog that could benefit from the calming and constructive activity of scent work?
Do you have a dog that lacks confidence?
Give them an exercise to do that will make them come out of their shell and shine!
Does your dog have mobility issues?
This low impact pursuit stimulates their mind rather than stressing their joints.
Any dog can do it!
Be your dog’s even better best friend and introduce them to the world of scent work. They will thank you for it.
During these classes we will be teaching your dog to have “scent recognition” for red KONG. We will work on teaching your dog “how to search” and how to develop their “indication”.
We will complete linear drainpipe searches, bag searches, chair searches, vehicle searches and a search of a “novel” area.
There is the opportunity to do the UK Sniffer Dogs – Bronze Level, Scent Detection assessment. Successful completion allows you and your dog access to enter Bronze Scent Detection Trials.
**Course includes Starter Scent Detection Kit.
**Certificate of Attendance is included upon completion of the course.
Continuation classes and “On Location” scent detection sessions will be available in due course and advertised on the website and Facebook page.
1-2-1 Puppy Training/Basic Training
At Your House
At times that are convenient to you
£30.00 Per Hour
*Fuel surcharges apply outside of Ashford
Do you need help with puppy training or basic training, but do not have the time to commit to weekly classes?
Are there particular areas of training that you would like to concentrate on?
Taking the time to train our dogs helps them to integrate into our family and our lifestyle.
Our dogs need guidance when it comes to living with us!
Training and guidance helps them to know what is expected of them. When they know this, they feel safe, they feel secure and they feel happy, which is what we all want for our dogs.
Work at your and your dog’s own pace with a training programme that is tailored to your needs.
6 Week Scent Detection Course – Bronze
Starts, Wednesday 6 May 2026
6.15pm – 7.15pm
Dates:
May 6, 13,20, 27
June 3, 10
Location – The Jean Mealham Centre, 29 Lower Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3SQ
£105.00
On this course we will be teaching your dog to have “scent recognition” for red KONG. We will work on teaching your dog “how to search” and how to develop their “indication”.
We will complete linear drainpipe searches, bag searches, chair searches, vehicle searches and a search of a “novel” area.
Week 6 will include the assessment of everything we have learnt. Successful completion of the UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Level Certificate of Attendance allows you and your dog access to enter UK Sniffer Dog Bronze Scent Detection Trials.
*Course includes Starter Scent Detection Kit.
*Certificate of Attendance is included is included upon completion of the course.
*NB: This course is in an enclosed field. Car parking is available. Toilets are available. Please dress for the weather conditions and wear appropriate footwear.
6 Week Scent Detection Course – Silver
Starts, Wednesday 6 May 2026
7.15pm – 8.15pm
Dates:
May 6, 13,20,27
June 3, 10
Location – The Jean Mealham Centre, 29 Lower Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3SQ
£105.00
In this course we will be increasing your dog’s scent knowledge with the introduction of two new odours, gun oil and catnip.
The first half of the course will involve similar exercises to those that you did in the bronze course. Our target odour for weeks 1 – 3 will be gun oil.
Weeks 4 – 5 of the course will involve sending your dog out on an off-lead search and them retrieving an object containing catnip and returning it to your hand.
Week 6 will include the assessment of everything we have learnt. Successful completion of the UK Sniffer Dogs Silver Level Certificate of Attendance allows you and your dog access to enter UK Sniffer Dog Silver Scent Detection Trials.
*Course includes Silver Scent Detection Kit.
*Certificate of Attendance is included is included upon completion of the course.
*NB: This course is in an enclosed field. Car parking is available. Toilets are available. Please dress for the weather conditions and wear appropriate footwear.
6 Week Scent Detection Course – Silver
Starts, Saturday 21 March 2026
11.00am – 12.00pm
Dates:
March 21, 28
April 11, 18, 25
May 9
Location – Woodchurch Memorial Hall, Front Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PB
£99.00
In this course we will be increasing your dog’s scent knowledge with the introduction of two new odours, gun oil and catnip.
The first half of the course will involve similar exercises to those that you did in the bronze course. Our target odour for weeks 1 – 3 will be gun oil.
Weeks 4 – 5 of the course will involve sending your dog out on an off-lead search and them retrieving an object containing catnip and returning it to your hand.
Week 6 will include the assessment of everything we have learnt. Successful completion of the UK Sniffer Dogs Silver Level Certificate of Attendance allows you and your dog access to enter UK Sniffer Dog Silver Scent Detection Trials.
*The course includes a Silver Scent Detection Kit.
*Certificate of Attendance is included upon completion of the course.
7 Week Puppy Training Course
Dates; March 2026 21, 28
April 2026 11, 18, 25
May 2026 9, 16
9.00am – 9.45am
Location; Woodchurch Memorial Hall, Front Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PB
Price; £77.00
On this course we will cover the basic training commands that you and your dog will need e.g. “sit”, “down”, “settle”, “loose lead walking”, “wait/stay”, “recall”, “leave”, “play”, “food bowl manners” and “place/go to bed”.
The emphasis is geared towards giving you the skills to train your dog to fit in with your lifestyle and to also keep them safe.
NB: There will be no classes Saturday 4 April, the Easter Weekend and Saturday 2 May, the Bank Holiday Weekend.
6 Week Scent Detection Course – Bronze
Starts, Saturday 21 March 2026
Now FULL
9.45am – 10.45am
Dates:
March 21, 28
April 11, 18, 25
May 9
Location – Woodchurch Memorial Hall, Front Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PB
£99.00
On this course we will be teaching your dog to have “scent recognition”
for red KONG. We will work on teaching your dog “how to search” and how
to develop their “indication”.
We will complete linear drainpipe searches, bag searches, chair searches,
vehicle searches and a search of a “novel” area.
Week 6 will include the assessment of everything we have learnt.
Successful completion of the UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Level Certificate of
Attendance allows you and your dog access to enter UK Sniffer Dog Bronze
Scent Detection Trials.
*Course includes Starter Scent Detection Kit.
*Certificate of Attendance is included is included upon completion of the
course.
*NB: There will be no classes Saturday 4 April, the Easter Weekend and
Saturday 2 May, the May Bank Holiday Weekend.
Canine Chaperone Service
This is for anyone that would like to include their dog(s) in their special celebrations.
Whatever the occasion, we’ll get your dog to the venue and back again.
Our dogs are so much part of our lives, why would we not want to include them?
When we look back at our photos of life’s momentous events, it only feels right that our dog shared those experiences with us.
We can walk your dog after their guest appearance, feed and settle them back home.
Prices start from £20.00 per hour, plus fuel expenses.
8 Week Puppy Training Course
Dates; September 2026 5, 12 19, 26
October 2026 3, 10, 17, 24
Time; 8.45am – 9.30am
Location; Woodchurch Memorial Hall, Front Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PB
Price; £90.00
On this course we will cover the basic training commands that you and your dog will need e.g. “sit”, “down”, “settle”, “loose lead walking”, “wait/stay”, “recall”, “leave”, “play”, “inspection”, “food bowl manners” and “place/go to bed”.
The emphasis is geared towards giving you the skills to train your dog to fit in with your lifestyle and to also keep them safe.