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 

Age:    6 months+

Vaccinations:   DHPP + Rabies

Pre-requisites:   SDD 1

Course Format:   6 x 60-minute classes, weekly

SDD 3 – Trial Prep

Age:    8 months+

Vaccinations:   DHPP + Rabies

Pre-requisites:   SDD 2

Course Format:   6 x 60-minute classes, weekly


Start: 6:30PM

6 x 1 hour classes, weekly.  $175+HST

Note: No class Monday April 6th

 

 

  •  Monday, March 23, 2026 - Monday, May 4, 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

Note: No class Monday April 6th

 

  •  Monday, March 23, 2026 - Monday, May 4, 2026
     7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
     Best Friends Dog Training
    Total spaces remaining: 0

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: 4

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