Scentwork – The Art of Nose Jobs for Dogs

Nose Jobs – Scentwork for Dogs

Dogs are known for their sense of smell.  This trait can (and does) have widespread benefits for us as a human race.  Dogs help out with their nose more than most of us know…here are just a few ways:

1. Land mine detection. Dogs’ sensitive olfactory receptors can pinpoint mines four inches underground or more. Mine detection dogs prevent thousands of deaths and injuries in war-torn countries every year.
2. Scat sniffing. Dogs help wildlife researchers by locating scat from endangered species.
3. Termite detection. Beagles and Labs are the exterminator’s (and homeowner’s) best friends. The dogs identify infestations in the hidden crawl spaces of houses that show no outward signs of termites.
4. Truffle sniffing. Why have dogs replaced pigs as the favorite tracking animal of Italy’s truffle hunters? Pigs tend to eat what they find. Dogs settle for a biscuit.
5. Lifeboat rescue. When rivers flood or boats sink in lakes, dogs help track down survivors caught in vegetation.

Scentwork classes for dogs are a great way to see if your dog has what it takes!  AZ Dog Sports offers nosework classes all throughout the week.  Checkout our dog class calendar here.