Brenin Behavior

01/12/2026

It was so great seeing these nosework teams both find the odor so quickly and recognize when their dogs nailed it! A fun ORT practice session at the Canine Learning Center

12/27/2025

12/16/2025

New blog post! Although it has been mild and warm in Colorado it is always good to have tools in your back pocket for days when you don't want to take your dog for a walk.

Check it out here:

Training tips. training games

12/06/2025

Keeping our dog's teeth clean is so important and can be so challenging! (the makers of the Pupsicle) have come up with various solutions to help. My dog loves the Bite n' Brush!

Through December 7 you can get 25% off Woof's dental products with the code BBdental25 (and I get a little commission). Check out the full range here: https://mywoof.com/collections/dental-wellness?rstr=Brenin-Behavior

11/01/2025

New blog post! Find out how you can use your dog's nose to provide fun enrichment for them and an easier life for you.

https://breninbehavior.com/blog

10/24/2025

I'm honored to be part of a fabulous line up of speakers at Rachaël Draaisma's Scentwork Summit 2025: Merging Science and Practice.

The summit will be December 13 and 14 presented online. In this online summit you will spend two days exploring how scentwork can unlock the horse’s potential for wellbeing and performance.

Find out more here:

On December 13 & 14, Rachaël Draaisma is organizing an online summit where you will spend two days exploring how scentwork can unlock the horse’s potential for wellbeing and performance – together with six leading experts from science and practice! Online summit 2025 Explore the powerful effect...

09/22/2025

Come join me at the Canine Learning Center this Saturday September 27 at 2pm for the last UnChase Snakes! workshop of the year.

This workshop is invaluable for all of us who spend time hiking and exploring with our dogs. September is the perfect time to take this course as you can practice over the winter while snakes are hibernating and your dog will be fully equipped by next spring.

In this 3 hour workshop you will:
✅ Learn an emergency recall that will have your dog happily running to you.
✅ Learn how to teach your dog a new target cue, so they can ultimately tell you when they detect a snake.
✅ Learn about snakes in Colorado, how to avoid them, and what to do if the worst happens.
✅ Gain free access to the 8-week online course where you follow a step-by-step guide to polishing these skills. From week 5 of this course you will meet with me privately to train your dog how to come to you and give the alert when they encounter snake scent and movement.

Sign up now. Only 4 spots available!
https://www.caninelearningcenter.com/register

It is not too late to protect your dog with this invaluable skillset!

09/16/2025

Things always get a bit crazy in the fall! Check out these tips to simplify life with your dog while you juggle work, kids, school, and fun in the last of the great weather.

08/30/2025

A great opportunity for free UnChase! Training with your puppy! Follow the link for your chance.

BETA TESTERS WANTED

Have you recently welcomed a new puppy to your home, adopted a new dog? Or do you have a dog who ignores their name?

Want to be one of the first to try something new?

I’ve just recorded a brand-new 5-Day Name Challenge and uploaded it into the Un-Chase! App. 🐾✨

Before I open it up to everyone, I’d love to get some feedback from 5 beta testers.

If you’re keen to help shape this mini challenge and give it a go with your puppy or dog, I’d love to hear from you!

It’s short, practical, and fun—perfect for teaching your new puppy or dog their name or boosting focus with your existing dog 🐶💬

✅ Free access
✅ Takes just a few minutes a day
✅ Designed to build connection, calm, and response when your dog hears their name

Want to test it? Drop your favourite emoji below or DM me! I’ll choose testers in the coming week.

08/27/2025

September will be dog month in Fort Collins! Come to this event at the The Lyric and learn about how dogs can use their noses to support conservation efforts.

08/25/2025

Come join me for this happy class! You learn lots of fun games to play with your dog and they learn how to search for things with you. And you end the class with a dog trained how to find your keys!

The Nose/Scent/Odor Sport is Growing.

Our Odor Detection Curriculum teaches you and your dog how to play this fun game together.

Even if you don’t want to compete, this is a super-fun way to spend time with your dog.

If any of this smells interesting, join us for our Introductory Class, Odor 101 – Mental Enrichment with Odor, beginning on Tuesday, September 2nd. There are 2 spaces available.

This class is appropriate for dogs and humans of all ages and abilities.