SDD is an exciting sport for dogs. Borrowing on techniques and methodologies employed by narcotics and explosive detection dogs, SDD allows pet dogs and handlers to develop those same scent detection skills. Dogs are taught to locate and indicate perfectly safe (and legal!) odours, such as wintergreen or thyme. Handlers are taught how to conduct searches of buildings, outdoor areas, vehicles, etc. Dogs can even earn titles through competition with the SDDA. Lots of fun for any dog!

SDD 1 – Intro to Scent Detection

Age:    4 months+

Vaccinations:   DHPP + Rabies

Pre-requisites:   None

Course Format:   6 x 60-minute classes, weekly

SDD 2 – Intermediate Class

Age:    6 months+

Vaccinations:   DHPP + Rabies

Pre-requisites:   SDD 1

Course Format:   6 x 60-minute classes, weekly

SDD 3 – Trial Prep/Advanced Class

Age:    8 months+

Vaccinations:   DHPP + Rabies

Pre-requisites:   SDD 2

Course Format:   6 x 60-minute classes, weekly

Upcoming Events


Time: 5:30PM

For graduates of SDD 2 class at Best Friends, or, dogs that are trial ready.  All 3 SDDA essential oils will be used.  Container, Interior, and Exterior (weather permitting) will be set up.  Games set ups may also be included.  Handlers may run the searches blind, or known, depending on level of experience and what they would like to work on.

1 x 1.5hr session, $35.00 +HST 

Class will begin at Best Friends, but we may drive a short distance away for some searches.


Time: 9:00AM SDDA Novice

If you are getting ready for a trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a trial at the novice level, then this is the practice session for you!  This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun training session at the novice level.

The 1hr session includes a set up for containers, interior and exterior. Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn.

Cost: $25+HST

 


Time: 10:15AM SDDA Advanced

If you are getting ready for an SDD Trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a trial at the Advanced level, then this session is for you!

This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun training session at the advanced level.

This 1hr session will have a set up for containers, interior and exterior.  Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn.

Cost: $25 + HST

 


Time: 11:30AM SDDA Excellent

If you are getting ready for an SDD Trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a trial at the excellent level, then this session is for you!

This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun training session at the excellent level.

This 1.5hr session will have a set up for containers, interior and exterior.  Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn.

Cost: $35 + HST

 


Time: 5:30PM

For graduates of SDD 2 class at Best Friends, or, dogs that are trial ready.  All 3 SDDA essential oils will be used.  Container, Interior, and Exterior (weather permitting) will be set up.  Games set ups may also be included.  Handlers may run the searches blind, or known, depending on level of experience and what they would like to work on.

1 x 1.5hr session, $35.00 +HST 

Class will begin at Best Friends, but we may drive a short distance away for some searches.


Start: 6:30PM

6 x 1 hour classes, weekly.  $175+HST

 

 

 

  •  Monday, June 29, 2026 - Monday, August 3, 2026
     6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
     Best Friends Dog Training
    Total spaces remaining: 0

Start: 7:30pm

6 x 1 hour classes, weekly.  $175+HST

SDD 1 is a pre-requisite for this course

 

 

  •  Monday, June 29, 2026 - Monday, August 3, 2026
     7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
     Best Friends Dog Training
    Total spaces remaining: 4