United Canine Scent Sport was built from a passion for developing dogs and handlers through structured, practical training that works in the real world. What started as a focus on scent detection has grown into a complete system for training dogs, educating instructors, and creating clear progression pathways at every level.
We believe training should be clear, purposeful, and built around how dogs naturally learn. Our approach focuses on developing confidence, engagement, and understanding, giving both dogs and handlers the skills they need to succeed, whether that’s in everyday life, sport, or professional work.
Our programmes are designed not only for dog owners, but also for instructors who want to deliver high quality, structured training. We specialise in teaching people how to train and coach effectively, helping instructors build confidence, develop their skills, and grow successful businesses.
Through scent detection, tracking, and trailing, we provide dogs with an outlet for their natural behaviours while building strong, capable partnerships. Alongside this, our instructor pathways, workshops, competitions, and assessments create a complete system that supports long term development and progression.
At UCS, everything we do is built around progression, clarity, and real world application, giving you the structure, support, and direction to move forward with confidence.
Susanne Broughton
I'm a canine scentwork and behaviour specialist with a lifelong passion for understanding dogs. I founded Doghampton and UCS formally (UK Scent Sport) to help dogs and their humans connect through tracking, trailing, and scent detection.
My journey started as a teenager on a farm, working alongside sheepdogs and growing up surrounded by animals. That early curiosity led me to study psychology and earn an ILM diploma in business management before eventually swapping a career in logistics for one in canine behaviour.
Since then, I’ve gained qualifications in scent detection, mantrailing, tracking and dog behaviour. I’ve been a Head Instructor with Mantrailing Global, a Trail Instructor with Scent Imprint for Dogs, and hold City & Guilds qualifications in both trailing and detection. I also completed a teaching diploma to support my work mentoring new instructors.
Whether I’m guiding rescue dogs, running scent workshops, or supporting new trainers through the Scent Instructors Network, my mission stays the same helping people truly understand the dogs in front of them and unlock their potential through scent.
Sandra Deverson
Dog Sport Enthusiast, Scent Instructor & Business Strategist
I started in dog sports as a teenager with the family Boxer at our local club. Over the years, I’ve competed successfully in IGP, Breitensport (a German multi-discipline dog sport), and tracking. I didn’t feel comfortable with old school training methods, so I sought better approaches training with Down Dog Training & Behaviour Academy, Dr Carol Clark, and attending courses with Sarah Whitehead, Susanne Broughton, Alexandra Butler, Wesley Visscher, Anna Pleban, and Craig Ogilvie.
I started my Mantrailing journey as an instructor in 2022 and achieved UK Scent Sport Instructor League 3 status in 2024, with more qualifications on the way. I’m a firm believer in continuous development.
My Border Collie Laoise is a super keen all rounder. She enjoys tracking, trailing, all aspects of UK Scent Sport, Rally-O, obedience, Hoopers, and is now trying Treibball. Our favourites are definitely “all things nose” you’ll find us many mornings tracking in the fields or honing detection skills in the training hall.
Since 1995, I’ve run a successful consultancy where my team of seven and I review nearly 1,000 sets of accounts each month. We advise on plausibility, risk, profitability, and how to run a business without losing your mind. Day-to-day, we deliver online and in-person training, offer helpline support, and help other businesses make sense of their numbers.