Instructor courses available and coming soon

Cognition Instructor Course

Understand how dogs think, and use it to improve your training

This course introduces instructors to canine cognition and how it can be applied in practical training environments.

You’ll learn how to run simple, structured cognition-based exercises to assess how a dog learns, solves problems, and responds to challenges. More importantly, you’ll learn how to use that information to adapt your training approach.

This is not about labels, it’s about better understanding, better planning, and better outcomes.

You’ll learn how to:

• Run and interpret simple cognition exercises
• Assess problem-solving ability, confidence, and adaptability
• Identify strengths and limitations in individual dogs
• Adjust training setups based on how a dog learns
• Apply cognition to scent detection, trailing, and general training

This course is ideal for instructors who want to deepen their understanding of dogs and deliver more tailored, effective training.

Better understanding leads to better decisions, and better training.

League one Instructor Course

Deliver structured assessments, build progression, and take your training further

This course introduces instructors to the League 1 framework and how to teach and assess across all four core components, Kong detection, Match to Sample, Trail ID, and Catnip Retrieve.

You’ll learn how to run clear, fair, and consistent assessments, while developing your ability to coach handlers, read dogs, and adapt sessions to suit different teams.

This is not about ticking boxes, it’s about raising standards, creating clarity, and supporting real progression.

You’ll learn how to:

Deliver and assess all four League 1 components
Understand scoring, criteria, and progression pathways
Coach handlers effectively during training and assessments
Recognise performance, problem areas, and strengths in teams
Adapt setups to suit different dogs and environments
Prepare teams for assessment and competition environments,



This course is ideal for instructors already teaching scent detection or trailing who want to offer structured progression and recognised assessments.

Scent Detection Instructor Course

Adding scent detection 



Whether you want to offer enrichment-based scent work for pet dogs or continue your journey through to the Lantra accredited pathway and become a recognised detection instructor, this course gives you the foundations to do both.

You’ll learn how to introduce odour, build motivation, and develop confident, independent searching in dogs, while understanding what you’re seeing and why.

This is not about rushing to hides, it’s about building strong foundations that create reliable, capable dogs.

You’ll learn how to:

Introduce odour and build clear value for the target scent
Develop motivation, engagement, and search drive
Set up simple, effective training sessions
Read canine body language and recognise when a dog is working
Understand how scent moves and how it affects the search
Progress dogs step by step without losing confidence
Adapt training to suit different dogs and learning styles

This course is ideal for instructors who want to teach scent detection properly, from first steps through to structured progression.

Better foundations lead to better searches, and better outcomes.

Life Skills Instructor Course

Learn how to deliver real-life training that owners actually need

This course is designed for instructors who want to confidently deliver practical, everyday training for pet dogs and their owners.

You’ll learn how to structure and teach life skills classes that go beyond basic obedience, focusing on engagement, calm behaviour, and real-world application. We show you how to coach owners effectively, adapt to different dogs, and create sessions that translate into meaningful change at home.

You’ll learn how to:

• Plan and structure progressive life skills classes
• Coach owners clearly and confidently
• Build focus, engagement, and calmness in dogs
• Troubleshoot common behaviour challenges
• Adapt sessions for different dogs, handlers, and environments

This course is ideal for new instructors or existing trainers looking to deliver more structured, client-focused training.

Teach skills that actually change everyday life, not just what happens in class.

COMING SOON

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Puppy Instructor Course

Give instructors the skills to get puppies, and their owners, off to the best start

This course is designed to help instructors deliver well-structured, engaging puppy programmes that set dogs and owners up for long-term success.

You’ll learn how to guide owners through the critical early stages of development, covering confidence building, socialisation, early learning, and preventing common behavioural issues before they begin.

We focus just as much on teaching the owner as the puppy, ensuring your classes are clear, supportive, and effective.

You’ll learn how to:

• Structure a progressive puppy course from start to finish
• Teach safe and appropriate socialisation
• Build confidence, engagement, and focus in young dogs
• Prevent common problem behaviours early
• Support and coach new puppy owners effectively

This course is ideal for instructors who want to offer puppy training as part of their services or improve the structure and impact of their current classes.

Because great puppy classes don’t just train dogs, they shape future behaviour.

COMING SOON

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League Two And Three Course

Our UCS Level 2 and Level 3 Instructor CPD Courses are designed exclusively for instructors who have successfully completed the UCS League 1 Instructor Course. These progression days are built to expand practical coaching ability, search planning, problem solving, handling skills, and instructor confidence across real-world scent sport environments.

Each level is delivered as a dedicated one-day Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, allowing instructors to continue building their knowledge, practical experience, and teaching standards within the UCS framework.

Competition Judge Course

Want to become an official UCS Judge?

This course provides a clear understanding of UCS assessment and competition standards,

Course Content Includes

• Understanding UCS competition structure
• Scoring systems and assessment criteria
• Reading dog and handler performance
• Fair and consistent judging
• Search timing and management
• Training mode and progression rules
• Judge positioning and observation skills
• Communication and feedback
• Maintaining professionalism and consistency across events

Please note, this course is available only to existing UCS instructors