23/08/2026
A NOTICE FROM THE DESK OF DETECTIVE INSPECTOR THADDEUS BLACKWOOD. ROYAL SCENT SCIENCES INVESTIGATION CONSTABULARY
TAKE NOTICE, all persons intending to attend THE COLLEGE OF SCENT DOGS MURDER MYSTERY, to be held this September, in the Year of Our Lord 1877, at Statfold Barn, Tamworth.
By order of this Constabulary, all attending hounds and their handlers are hereby summoned to commence training forthwith. A most fiendish crime awaits discovery, and only the keenest noses and sharpest wits shall see justice done.
You are instructed to: Commence continuation training. Ready your finest Steampunk attire. Prepare your minds for cunning and trickery. Steel your nerves, for a betrayal of brass awaits
Let no scoundrel escape. Let no clue go unsniffed.
Attend promptly, dress the part, bring your keenest companion, and be ready for an extravaganza this county shall not soon forget.
God Save the Queen, and good hunting to you all.
By Order, DETECTIVE INSPECTOR THADDEUS BLACKWOOD Royal Scent Sciences Investigation Constabulary Est. 1877
P.S. I have been reliably informed that some sort of steam-driven 'AI' witchcraft and wizardry has been used somewhere.....
17/08/2026
Scentwork might be the missing piece of the puzzle in your business, and there's no better way to learn how to teach it than at Robert Hewings.
You'll get the theory, the practical, the teaching skills, the handling mechanics, the problem solving, the class ideas, ALL OF IT, and at the end of the three weeks, you'll feel fully prepared to start your own classes and bring Scentwork to your clients.
You'll be city and guilds accredited at the end, with a skillset and experience that will leave you feeling confident and inspired. Not only that, the support lasts long after the course, with graduate resources to help you progress and your own community that you've learnt with by your side.
If you've been waiting for a sign to take the plunge and boost your business, this is it ⬆️🌠
03/08/2026
Have you ever truly stopped to think just how purpose-built your dog is? Lucky for you, we're an absolute bunch of dog nerds who DO stop to think about this, and love to tell anyone and everyone about it!!
Imagine your system being built for a job, and not getting to utilise it. Scentwork is for EVERY dog. Come and learn it with us at The College of Scent Dogs.
We've put together a little 'Science of Scent' resource which is your whistle-stop tour on how your dog's nose is made to do the very important job of sniffing. Next time they're stopping you every 5 steps on your walk, remember just how important this process is, and how much brain power goes into it!
📧 https://www.thecollegeofscentdogs.com/
23/07/2026
Created for College of Scent Dog Graduates. This isn’t just another worship, it’s your opportunity to trouble shoot anything you may be dealing with running your classes, or simple just enjoy 2 days of ‘working’ your dog. Troubleshoot indication, motivation, search patterns, confidence and handling skills. Every team is different so are you as an instructor. Join me for 2 days of development and coaching. Drop me a message on the college email if you wish to join me. 😃 [email protected]
21/07/2026
We have an extremely exciting event this weekend which we've been squirrelling away to prepare for... we're exhibiting at THE GAME FAIR!
Come and meet the team and see what we're all about! You'll be able to:
🔹Get your hands on some scentwork equipment
🔹Bring your dog along for either a food search or gun oil linear search - any dog, any breed, any age!
🔹Speak to Dr Robert Hewings, who has authored THREE books on scentwork
🔹Meet and greet the team
🔹Find out how scentwork can improve your business portfolio
🔹Discover the benefits of scentwork
and more!
Will you be at the Game Fair? Come and say hi!
16/07/2026
Discover the Difference at The College of Scent Dogs
If you're looking for the very best in scent detection training, we'd love to welcome you to The College of Scent Dogs.
Our Scent Detection Programme has been carefully designed to combine academic excellence with practical, hands-on learning. Built on evidence-based, reward-based training methods, our courses are suitable for passionate dog owners, aspiring instructors, and professional trainers who want to develop their knowledge and skills to the highest standard.
At The College of Scent Dogs, we're committed to delivering outstanding education, exceptional support, and training that prioritise the welfare of both dogs and handlers.
We offer easy payment plans or a 10% discount for paying in full.
Download our prospectus today by visiting our website and discover why The College of Scent Dogs is becoming the first choice for scent detection education.
https://www.thecollegeofscentdogs.com/thefullprogramme-1
We look forward to welcoming you and your dog on this exciting journey.
10/07/2026
We've seen lots of discourse recently about... SOCKS! 🧦
So Dr. Rob has done some research, and has a fully evidenced handout on why we CAN use socks, and busting some of the common myths we see surrounding their use as a scent article.
Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.thecollegeofscentdogs.com/newsletter-sign-up to receive the full handout. Inside you'll find:
🔹Evidence supplemented with scientific papers
🔹Findings from Dr Rob's own extensive experience of teaching mantrailing
🔹The Bellows (Piston) effect summary, not often mentioned in this conversation!