Happy Dog Training

Happy Dog Training Rachel is also available to be hosted as a guest trainer

Offering scentwork & sports detection workshops run by Rachel Kuttner: Explosive Detection Dog Handler, Experienced sport detection competitor & judge, City & guilds detection instructor.

20/07/2026

Confidence. Focus. Teamwork. šŸ’™šŸ’›
A day packed with varied search challenges, plenty of learning, and a warm welcome to some fantastic new teams!

Happy Dog Training
Rachel Kuttner

18/07/2026

šŸŒæ Another brilliant day proving that some of the best learning happens outside your comfort zone.
New environments, real problem-solving, and partnerships that grew stronger throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who came along to todayā€™s ā€™woodland searchesā€™ ā€”you should all be proud of what you achieved today. šŸ’™šŸ¾

upcoming workshops can be found at: happydogtraining.as.me

Iā€™m excited to be able to share that I will be joining Nosey Dogs as a Guest Scent Detection Instructor to deliver works...
17/07/2026

Iā€™m excited to be able to share that I will be joining Nosey Dogs as a Guest Scent Detection Instructor to deliver workshops on search strategies and route planning.

This is a subject I am incredibly passionate about and I am looking forward to helping handlers better understand how thoughtful route planning and search strategy can transform both handling and dog performance.

Together weā€™ll be exploring how operational search methods can be broken down into clear, teachable foundations before being adapted for pet scentwork and competition teams, helping handlers build more confident, focused and efficient search partnerships.

A huge thank you to Nosey Dogs for the invitation! šŸ¾

Sometimes things donā€™t quite go to planā€¦ but we adapt and overcome. šŸ’ŖšŸ¾What was meant to be a workshop was postponed beca...
14/07/2026

Sometimes things donā€™t quite go to planā€¦ but we adapt and overcome. šŸ’ŖšŸ¾

What was meant to be a workshop was postponed because of the heat. I then arranged an earlier 1-2-1 session at the venueā€¦ then a flat tyre had other ideas and stopped me from even making it to the venue! šŸš—šŸ›ž

Rather than calling it a day, we made the best of the situation with a coffee, a good catch-up, and a really productive training session.

Todayā€™s focus was working on multiple odour recognition within the same search area, while also introducing the challenge of a completely new environment. Itā€™s always great to see a team build in confidence, improving decision-making, and learning to work through new challenges together.

Proof that even when the plan changes, thereā€™s always an opportunity to learn. šŸ¶

šŸ”„ NEW ROUTE SEARCHING WORKSHOP šŸ”„Following an incredible responseā€¦āœ… August Dates ā€“ FULLY BOOKED! šŸŽ‰Sold out in just 5 minu...
08/07/2026

šŸ”„ NEW ROUTE SEARCHING WORKSHOP šŸ”„

Following an incredible responseā€¦

āœ… August Dates ā€“ FULLY BOOKED! šŸŽ‰
Sold out in just 5 minutes!

Iā€™ve now opened a second workshop:

*****šŸ“… 19th & 20th September******
āš ļø Only 2 spaces remaining!

This two-day workshop explores route searching methods used by operational detection dog teams and how they can be adapted for sports detection and pet dog scentwork.

Day 1: Theory and practical foundations, understanding operational route searching methods and how to adapt them for pet and sport dog scentwork.

Day 2: Progressing those foundations into practical route searches, larger search areas, and developing confidence, focus and teamwork.

šŸ¾ Suitable for dogs working Gun Oil and/or Kong.

šŸ¾ Suitable for all levels, provided your dog understands searching and has a clear, non-invasive, recognisable indication.

šŸ“ Venue: Selborne Primary School, GU34 3JA

šŸ’· Ā£230 for the two days

With the August workshop selling out in just 5 minutes, donā€™t wait if youā€™d like one of the remaining places for September.

šŸ“² Book here: happydogtraining.as.me

08/07/2026

*LIMITED SPACES REMAINING**

COME AND JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED SPORTS DAY WITH LOTS OF PRIZES TO BE WON šŸ…

- 10.30am start - 4.30pm (approx)

- ā 6 searches (4 game style searches PLUS 1 interior and 1 exterior search as part of the two relay races (which will be worked in pairs).

- ā 2 judges (so less time waiting between goes, but there will be enough time for dogs to be rested)

- Prizes for each game/element

- ā Prizes for our overall winners

- ā Prize for the best Sports Day themed outfit

- ā cost: Ā£80

- ā odour: gun oil

- ā venue: Wooteys Infant School (Alton)

- ā tea/coffe and few snacks provided - feel free to bring some party nibbles to add to the table

- ā limited to 12 spaces

- ā Games will run/be scored on a points system - a tie in points will result in it coming down to time.

- ā suitable for mixed abilities providing your dog can search for, find and indicate on gun oil.

- Pairs will be chosen/organised on the day. There will be individual and team points up for grabs in the Relay element! prize for overall winning team, but individual points count to your overall individual scores šŸ‘Œ

30/06/2026

*** workshop full ***

Rural Life Living Museum Workshop

Join us at the fantastic Rural Life Living Museum, offering a unique range of search environments designed to challenge both dog and handler.

This novel venue provides a variety of realistic search areas, encouraging problem-solving, building confidence, and developing effective teamwork. As with any new environment, there are plenty of natural distractions, making it the perfect opportunity to test and strengthen your dogā€™s skills in a fun, supportive setting.

To book visit:
happydogtraining.as.me

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 2pm - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 1pm

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