You can train on your own — with patience and motivation, great progress is possible. But real improvement starts when a skilled professional is there to guide you. A good trainer will show the right direction, help you avoid mistakes, and make the journey easier, faster, and more effective. They will notice things you might miss, give helpful advice, and keep you inspired. With the right support, every step becomes more confident and the results become stronger.
Everything starts with a basic course. It includes ten lessons and ends with a test — your dog must find the scent of cinnamon. During this stage, the dog learns to recognize the smell of cinnamon and find it among many other scents. Your pet will learn how to search for the scent in containers and inside rooms. After passing the test, you can continue to the next level. As the training goes on, it becomes more exciting and fun.
The next level includes searching in new places like cars and open areas. Here, your dog meets a new target scent — dried orange peel. The tasks become more difficult, but also more interesting. The dog learns to find this scent in different situations, and then takes another test. You and your dog continue to grow as a team, becoming better with each step. Some teams choose to compete in sport events, while others simply enjoy the activity and the time spent together.
The third stage is for true professionals. For those who confidently seek and find in the most challenging conditions, despite distracting factors and external irritants. At this level, dogs learn the third and final scent — clove (the spice).
After this level, training is focused on keeping your skills sharp and your dog motivated. This is where real teamwork begins — when you and your dog understand each other almost without words. Every movement, every signal brings you closer as a team. It’s a time of joy, trust, and working together in perfect harmony.