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
Time: 5:30pm For graduates of SDD 2 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST Class locations may vary-Instructor will communicate locations ahead of time if not at Best Friends No class Monday September 7th Start: 6:30PM 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST Note: No class Monday September 7th Time: 5:30-7:00PM 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. Please arrive a few minutes early so you are ready to begin at 5:30pm. 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: 11:30AM SDDA Novice For graduates of SDD1 class at Best Friends, or for anyone who has taken a level one scent detection class 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 (wintergreen only). 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: 12:30 PM SDDA Advanced For graduates of SDD2 class at Best Friends or Level two scent detection class. 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 (Wintergreen and Pine). 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: 2:00PM SDDA Excellent For graduates of SDD2 or SDD3 at Best Friends or a Level two or higher scent class 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 (Wintergreen, Pine, Thyme). 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 Start: 2:00PM 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST Start: 5:30pm 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST SDD 1 is a pre-requisite for this course The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Eastern Canada is holding a Scent Sanction Match on Saturday November 14th 2026. Click the link below to see the Premium List. Entries Open October 5th at 12pm, and close November 2nd at 12pm (or when match fills-limited entry) To enter, click the link below, or use QR code in premium list. https://form.jotform.com/BFDogTraining/RRCEC-SANCTMATCH-NOV13TH
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