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Upcoming Events at
Scentsational Paws Academy

A variety of dog training events & activities including workshops & scentwork competitions throughout the Midlands.

Created for pet dog owners, we train using force free, positive training methods

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The following events are all additional to our regular training sessions

December 2025

Festive Themed Obedience Training & Social   

Sunday 7th December 

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​Sunday 7th December

9.45am -10.45am 

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Fun obedience exercises with a festive twist, include: 

- Bed Time for Santa Paws 

- Wrapping 

- Decorate the Xmas Tree 

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Suitable for all (beginners welcome) 

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Overseal Village Hall, Swadlincote 

Have a go at 'Scentwork'   

Sunday 7th December 

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​Sunday 7th December

11,15am -12.15pm

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If your dog loves to sniff and use their nose, this is for you! 

Suitable for all breeds & all ages! 

Unleash their seeking system & watch them shine in our have a go exercises

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Target odour: Gun Oil 

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Instructor: Sam Teece (City & Guilds certified Scent detection dog handler & Instructor) 

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Suitable for beginners

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Overseal Village Hall, Swadlincote 

Club Christmas Gathering & Fundraising Raffle 

Thursday 11th December

6pm -8pm 

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Level One Tracking club  

Sunday 14th December

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For those who have previously attended a Have a go at tracking session

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Group sessions - For those with dogs who are comfortable working near other people/dogs 

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1:2 sessions -Semi private session for those with reactive dogs/those that require space 

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Park Farm, Acresford Road, Overseal â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Have a go at Tracking  

Sunday 14th December

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Perfect starting point for those that are new to tracking

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Group sessions - For those with dogs who are comfortable working near other people/dogs 

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1:2 sessions -Semi private session for those with reactive dogs/those that require space 

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Park Farm, Acresford Road, Overseal â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Festive scenario based scent event 

Wednesday 17th December

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Target odour: Gun Oil â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Mayhem at the workshop, can you solve the clues, find the presents and save Christmas 

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Venue: Aldridge Motor Museum 

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​Group session - work in teams to solve the case (teams will be sorted for you) 

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1:2 session - suitable for reactive dogs 

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January 2026

Competition Scent Dog Trials Level 1 Pro Trial 

Area & Route 

Sunday 4th January 2026

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Target odour: Gun Oil 

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Venue: The woods at Garden King, Newhall, Swadlincote â€‹

 

Trial Manager & Judge: Samantha Teece  

Puppy Training & Socialisation Classes  

Thursday 8th January

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Four week course â€‹

Thursday evenings 6.15pm - 7.15pm 

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Set your puppy up for success learning 

- Basic obedience cues 

- Real life skills 

- Aspects of socialisation 

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St James Church Hall, Barton Under Needwood, DE13 8HY 

Level One Tracking club  

Sunday 18th January

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For those who have previously attended a Have a go at tracking session

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Group sessions - For those with dogs who are comfortable working near other people/dogs 

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1:2 sessions -Semi private session for those with reactive dogs/those that require space 

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Park Farm, Acresford Road, Overseal â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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FEBRUARY 2026

Level One Tracking club  

Sunday 15th February 2026

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For those who have previously attended a Have a go at tracking session

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Group sessions - For those with dogs who are comfortable working near other people/dogs 

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1:2 sessions -Semi private session for those with reactive dogs/those that require space 

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Park Farm, Acresford Road, Overseal â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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