Welcome to Competition Scent Dog Trials -
the heart of scent detection trials excellence in the UK
Competition Scent Dog (CSD) Trials brings to you:
A range of expertly structured scent detection trials and training events in the UK throughout the year.
Trials suitable for beginners in the competition world through to more advanced teams.
High professional standard, all of our Trial Managers and Judges hold City & Guilds credentials as Scent Detection Dog Handlers and Instructors.
Whether you’re here to compete, learn, or be part of a supportive community, you’ll find a warm welcome and a shared love for the incredible bond between dog and handler.
CSD Trials are designed to test odour recognition (Scent ID), teamwork , search systems, indication and operational -style searching. Our trials simulate real working scenarios while remaining supportive and fun for competitors.
Before entering a trial, your dog must have an established scent ID to the target odour being used at Level 1 (Gun Oil). An understanding of line handling and search systems used in CSD Trials will also ensure you’re off to a great start.
You can gain this experience by:
Training with a qualified scentwork instructor; and/or
Attend some of our advertised workshops or mock trials which are designed to introduce you to competition style search systems.
STEP 1: Scent ID & Training sessions
Once your dog has a scent ID and introductory experience, you will need to register with us as a Competitor in order to gain a Competitor registration number.
STEP 2: Register as a Competitor
STEP 3: Enter a Trial
After registration is completed, you may enter a trial.
All dogs begin at Level 1, regardless of prior experience elsewhere. This ensures a consistent and fair starting point for all competitors within our trial system.
Advancing from Level 1, teams can progress through the levels as they gain experience and achieve qualifying results.