A woman starting an Exterior search outdoors with her Siberian Husky, with a judge, near a building with grass and a metal fence in the background.
A Siberian husky searching in a Buried Element search in a training center.
An woman in a maroon hoodie and jeans bends over, guiding a tan dog wearing a red harness stands at the start line marked by orange traffic cones, with a wooden wall in the background.
Smiling dog sitting inside a car, holding a Northstar Rottweiler Club ribbon with orange and black colors.
A husky laying on a tiled floor, with a plush golden retriever behind it, and a decorated backdrop with camping, fishing, and hiking signs, along with ribbons and awards.

Sniff out Joy with Your Dog

Do you want to start Scentwork with your dog but don’t know where to begin? Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the steps needed to trial?

We know firsthand how potentially confusing and overwhelming starting a new sport can be. We’ve lived it! Let us take your hand (and paw!) and remove the uncertainty that comes with starting a new sport alone and replace it with knowledge, skill, and community to help you successfully learn and compete in this super fun sport.

Are you:

  • Unsure of what training you need, or how to even start training?

  • Confused on what sites to go to, what forms to fill out, or even which one to start with?

  • Seeing a lot of new words like ‘premium’ and ‘venue’ pop up and aren’t sure what they mean?

  • In the dark about what gear/supplies you need?

We’re here to turn that overwhelmed feeling into confident Sniffy play with your dog! Welcome to Paws and Sniff! Located in the Twin Cities Minnesota, we teach new Human/Dog Teams all that’s needed to trial in Scentwork through our 90 day, all-inclusive program.

Get on our Waitlist today to learn more about how we take you from Start to Finish!

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Celebrating with a dog, indoors in a ring, with boxes of sand and water, white fence boarder around area.
Dog in a harness participating in an scentwork Buried search, guided by a person holding its leash, with orange cones and plastic containers filled with water around.

Startline Program

In this First Sniff to First Trial Program, learn the basic skills and knowledge needed to compete in Scentwork; from odors, search elements, handling, how to sign up for trials, and more!

By the end of this 90 Day Program you will have:

  • Foundations training in all 5 subject elements (Buried, Exterior, Interior, Containers, and Vehicles)

  • Skills necessary to successfully enter a Novice level Trial, ORT/NW1, or Level 1 CPE

  • Know how to sign up for trials and what to expect when competing

  • Knowledge on the different places to compete so you can make the best choice for you and your dog

  • A supportive community who cheers you on as you grow!

  • Joyful experiences with your dog!

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