Hide and go Sniff

31/05/2026

Open day today!! Come and meet the team, have a coffee and there’s a barbecue too!! Hide and go Sniff Linda Hams - Dog training and Behaviour Dereham Dog Den

27/05/2026

Chippers are running a postponed DDT and have spaces available
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UK Trial! 🇬🇧 Fab Venue!

23/05/2026

Another trip to Thursford yesterday where these dogs searched for gun oil and Kong

21/05/2026

Did you know a dog’s emotional response to scent is processed through a part of the brain called the amygdala?

The amygdala is heavily involved in emotion, memory, motivation and survival responses. It helps a dog decide whether something is important, rewarding, threatening or worth paying attention to. In dogs, scent information has particularly close links to this area of the brain, which is one reason odour can trigger such powerful emotional and behavioural responses.

A familiar scent may create calmness and security. The scent of prey may increase arousal and drive. An odour linked to a negative experience may trigger anxiety or avoidance.

This is also one of the reasons scent detection can have such a profound effect on many dogs.

When dogs engage in structured detection work, they are not simply “sniffing around.” They are using deeply ingrained neurological systems connected to problem solving, reward, emotional regulation and natural behavioural expression.

For many dogs, especially those who struggle with overstimulation, frustration or environmental pressure, scent detection provides something incredibly valuable: purposeful mental engagement. The dog is allowed to work independently, process information naturally and channel energy into a biologically relevant task.

This is part of why scent detection often leaves dogs appearing calmer, more settled and mentally satisfied afterwards. The brain has been working in the way it was designed to work.

Dogs experience the world through scent far more than we do through our vision. When we give them opportunities to use that ability properly, we are often meeting needs that ordinary exercise alone cannot fulfil.

15/05/2026

We've spent the day at the Royal Norfolk Showground.
Dogs have searched for clove, gun oil, Kong and tennis ball, the weather has been... changeable.

But the one constant, has been the enthusiasm and hard work of both dogs and handlers and it shows in the continued improvement each team is making.

14/05/2026

Just a friendly reminder that your dog shouldn't have to hold an uncomfortable position for their indication to count in any sport or recreational setting.

Any instructor or judge, putting welfare first will happily accept "clear and readable" over "as close as physically possible".

11/05/2026

A mix of high, low and one particularly windy exterior hide yesterday meant that everyone had the chance to work something easy and fun, aswell as something more challenging.

06/05/2026

A space has become available on our afternoon session at Fakenham Racecourse this Sunday, 1-4pm

https://bookwhen.com/hideandgosniffevents/e/ev-s9i10-20260510130000

3 spaces available at the Norfolk Showground on Friday 15th 9.30am -1pm

https://bookwhen.com/hideandgosniffevents/e/ev-s9qh0-20260515093000

29/04/2026

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Dog Toy Play Workshop – Unlock the Power of Play!

Have you ever wondered why your dog won’t play with you? Or why they’ll happily chase a ball but refuse to bring it back? Perhaps you’ve tried using toys as rewards, but nothing seems to hold their interest.
If this sounds familiar, our Dog Toy Play Workshop is designed just for you.
At the workshop we will explore how to make play truly engaging for your dog. You’ll learn why some dogs struggle with interactive play, how to build motivation, and how to turn toys into powerful rewards—without always relying on treats.
This practical, hands-on session will guide you through:
✔ Understanding your dog’s natural play style
✔ Building stronger engagement between you and your dog
✔ Teaching reliable retrieve and play skills
✔ Using toys effectively in training and everyday life
Whether your dog loses interest quickly or simply prefers doing their own thing, we’ll help you transform play into something they love sharing with you.
Join us and discover a whole new way to connect with your dog—through fun, rewarding.

https://bookwhen.com/derehamdogacademy/e/ev-sva8u-20260502133000

Limited places available

25/04/2026

A weekend of detection, people screening and mantrailing.

Scent Detection with Georgie Jones from Endeavour Canine, founder of DDT and an international speaker and instructor with extensive experience in detection and search and rescue.

Mantrailing with Jo Armstrong, a qualified Lowland Rescue dog handler with operational experience in both trailing and air scenting.

People Screening with Michelle Bouchard, a professional handler with Jersey Customs and Immigration Service and search and rescue dog handler.

https://bookwhen.com/hideandgosniffevents/e/ev-sy3vc-20260919000000