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Freya and I entered our first National Nosework Association trial this week. We won. As awesome as that feels, it wasn’t the biggest takeaway from the day.

When odour is present, it overrides everything.

I learned to train dogs in the Army, but I became a trainer when I left.

Hi, I’m Tom — trainer, coach, consultant, and the person behind ScentMasters UK. I set up ScentMasters because I believe Scentwork deserves more than shortcuts and surface-level success. Whether you’re working towards your first Scentwork Competition, handling in an operational role, or simply want to give your dog the challenge and enrichment they were born for — Scentwork offers something truly special. Done well, it builds confidence, clarity, and connection between dog an