Aussie Scentwork - not to be sniffed at !
Scentwork is a sport which mimics the task of working detection dogs
They are trained to locate specific scents and communicate to their handler when they find one
This is a relatively new sport in the UK
We have a Team of 3 Aussies who are training and passing trials to prove they can be successful at this sport
Not only is Passi training for Level 6, she regularly takes part in displays to demonstrate the sport
At Crufts 2020 she was invited to take part in a Trial - the first time an Aussie has competed at this sport at Crufts
Gaining a second was a great thrill and achievement - then 3 days later, she was in the Breed Ring !
Proving Aussies are versatile and making breed history
Google and Bailey are in training as well. Both have demonstrated an aptitude for this sport.
At the Level 3 Trial Google even scored the highest points, which goes to prove these Aussies certainly can use their noses!
I am delighted to report that I have now qualified as a Level 1 – 4 Judge for Scentwork UK