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Unique Trials for the Operational or Sports Detection Dog. Based on operational and sports standards these trials are suitable for all dogs, on any odour.

New UK trial in Newmarket - Suffolk! A fantastic venue too! 🐎 Host sarahconnatty@gmail.com Judges Sarah Witkin & Suzanne...

31/10/2026

New UK trial in Newmarket - Suffolk!

A fantastic venue too! 🐎

Host [email protected]
Judges Sarah Witkin & Suzanne Swallow

30/10/2026

🚨 DDT SUMMER CAMP – WALES 2027! 🚨

Something exciting is coming!

Join us for a summer camp of Detection Dog Trials, with opportunities to compete in trials, work towards DDT certifications and develop your skills.

We’re also hoping to welcome some of our US DDT team over to Wales to join us, making this a fantastic opportunity to connect with the wider DDT community! 🇺🇸

🐾 TRIALS – Put your training to the test.
🏆 CERTIFICATIONS – Work towards DDT certifications.
🇺🇸 INTERNATIONAL TEAM – Hopefully welcoming some of our US team!

🆓 NEVER TRIED DDT BEFORE? COME AND EXPERIENCE IT FOR FREE!

We’re planning a FREE open experience day, and we’d love you to come along!

Whether you’re a dog owner, trainer or simply curious about detection dog work, come and:

* Meet the DDT team.
* Watch live trials and demonstrations.
* Find out how detection dog training works.
* Discover how you and your dog could get involved.

No experience necessary – just come along, watch, ask questions and see what DDT is all about!

📍 Wales
📅 Summer 2027 – dates coming soon!

SAVE THE DATE (when announced), spread the word and come be part of DDT!

More details coming soon. 👀

29/10/2026

DDT is growing! Check out out first official newsletter!

20/10/2026

Detection Dog Trials Prelim Trial - 22nd November

https://bookwhen.com/hideandgosniffevents/e/ev-s75l9-20261122100000

17/10/2026

🍻 Fancy a pint 🍻

Join us down the pub for a Detection Dog Trials Prelim and Novice Trial Friday 4th December
Held at Brooklands Pub, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JT
£45 for 2 elements - awards for 1st to 4th place in each element.

Plus awards for Overall High Trail and Reserve High Trail over both elements combined.
You don't need to be a member of DDT to book.
Any legal odour can be used.

Booking available now:
https://bookwhen.com/caninenoseskills/e/ev-sar46-20261204090000

13/10/2026

So excited for this seminar

**Spots are filling fast! Reach out if you are interested in coming sooner than later!**

Whether you’re introducing your dog to odor for the first time or you’re an experienced sport or operational team, this seminar is designed to make you a stronger, clearer, more confident K9 team.

Join Detection Dog Trials Expert Theresa Foster for two full days of hands-on training focused on:
✔️ Building the hunt
✔️ Developing a clear, reliable indication
✔️ Effective reward systems
✔️ Building commitment to odor
✔️ DDT concepts from sport to operational
applications
✔️ Creating a dog that can work with confidence in real-world environments

And then put your training to the test on Sunday at the Detection Dog Trials!

Compete in the odor of your choice, earn awards, and work toward qualifying for the 2027 DDT Championship.

Theresa doesn’t just teach detection, she works it. Along with her experience with DDT, she owns and handles operational K9s in explosives, bed bug, and narcotics detection.

Whether your goal is competition, professional detection, or simply building a better working partnership with your dog, come train with us.

03/10/2026

🌿 WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE! 🐾 🌿
It’s time to put your dog’s nose to work!

Join us October 11th in Tooele, UT for our Welcome to the Jungle DDT Trial at Tooele Valley Nursery!

📍 425 E Cimmarron Way
Erda, UT 84074

Whether this is your first DDT trial or you’re chasing Championships, there’s a spot for you!

🏆 1st Place in ANY element qualifies for Championships
🏆 High in Trial earns an invite
🏆 Reserve High in Trial earns an invite

🐾 Compete in the odor your dog is trained on:
💗 Narcotics
💙 Explosives
💜 Bed Bugs
💚 Sport

Prelim • Novice • Intermediate
✔️ 4 Elements
✔️ Schooling runs available
✔️ Fun, challenging trial environment

You don’t need a “professional” detection dog to play. If your dog can search, we want to see you in the jungle. 🌴🐕

Questions?
📞 801-573-0029

Use the link below to sign up!

https://app.detectiondogtrials.com/trials

02/10/2026

Detection Dog Trials Introduction Workshop including Intro Level Trial 🏆

Open to all levels, this is a perfect taster for DDT. 4 hour workshop that will go through everything you need to know about the trials and how they're judged, basic training sets up and warm up for you and your dog, before headed into an Intro-Level Trial (2 search areas), and finishing with debrief and planning for how to go forward.

Bookings via: https://bookwhen.com/mamda (just scroll down to Saturday 7th on the list to find it!) 💚

18/09/2026

Great trial opportunity in Phoenix, AZ. Nov 1st. Use the link below to sign up!

https://5j3fqxsgpj.zite.so/trials/f8b7be04-b858-4cf4-a02e-ed1eb7d829d1

17/09/2026

We’re heading to Ohio in November! Reach out to Flyer's Paw Zone if you’re interested in the seminar or trial!

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Website

http://www.detectiondogtrials.com/

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