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Practical Search Dog Training

Structured training for dogs, handlers and instructors

Develop practical search skills through evidence-led training, small-group coaching and structured progression. Our courses are based in Tarleton, Preston, with selected training delivered at external venues across Lancashire.

Not sure where to start?

Whether you're completely new to search dog training or looking to develop your skills, our short quiz will help you find the right starting point.

Take this short quiz to find out

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My dog is comfortable working around unfamiliar dogs and people and does not show reactive or aggressive behaviour towards them.
Exercises are adapted to each dog's age, confidence and ability, but the day is run as a group.
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Completely new to search dog training?

Start with our standalone Introduction course. No previous search dog training is required, and this course is not a prerequisite for the Handler Pathway.

Search Dog Training: An Introduction

One day

£175

To introduce dogs and handlers to the benefits and basic principles of search-dog training and identify what motivates each dog.

Search Dog Training Handler Pathway

Develop your search skills through three progressive courses, from focused indication to confident, independent searching.

Progression is based on demonstrated competence, rather than course attendance alone.

1

Focused Indication

Three days

£525

To develop a clear, focused indication on Kong odour through structured, progressive and reward-based training.

2

Search Dog Foundations

Three days

£525

To give handlers the knowledge and practical skills to introduce search behaviour and build strong foundations for future development.

3

Imprinting New Odours & Basic Searches

Three days

£525

To develop a structured imprinting process that progresses dogs from odour recognition into independent basic searches.

Ready to develop further?

Our Development CPD courses offer focused training for teams who have completed the Handler Pathway or already have an established indication and can complete a blind search within a 3 m × 3 m area.

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