What is the Scent Support Programme
The Scent Support Programme is a science-led, reward-based programme designed to support a dog’s emotional wellbeing, confidence and focus.
As one of only a small number of instructors in the UK licensed to use scentwork in this specialised way, we deliver the programme alongside a behavioural modification plan to provide structured, practical support for dogs experiencing anxiety, reactivity, over-arousal, frustration, low confidence or environmental stress.
Delivered on a tailored one-to-one basis in the dog’s own environment, the programme uses calm, carefully structured scentwork to help dogs think independently, solve problems and work at their own pace. It supports emotional regulation, decompression, environmental confidence and calmer decision-making.
Activities include introducing a target odour, search and problem-solving exercises, line-ups, indication work, confidence-building scent trails and carefully managed environmental exposure. The target odour can become a familiar emotional anchor associated with calm, achievable and rewarding experiences.
The programme is welfare-led and never relies on forced exposure. Its purpose is to help change how the dog feels, rather than simply distract or tire them. It can be delivered alongside an existing behavioural modification programme and veterinary guidance, but does not replace appropriate behavioural or veterinary care.