OFFICIAL CLUB ADVENTURE: Discovering the Power of Scent Work

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Ready to tap into your dog’s natural talents and unlock a whole new level of confidence and connection?

Join us for a 75-minute, hands-on scent work experience that’s perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced teams. Led by professional trainer and June Featured Expert, Jake Belmont of Red Pointy Dog Training, this interactive adventure will be customized to match your dog’s individual skill level. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on existing skills, this rewarding, instinct-driven activity offers something for every dog and handler.

Held at the Golden Dog Playground in Barrington, NH, this event features multiple small-group sessions. Each dog will participate in a series of individualized searches with personalized coaching from Jake. You’ll learn the foundational skills of scent work—including the box game, building hunt drive, and introducing scent patterns—while gaining insight into how this sport boosts your dog’s mental stimulation and emotional well-being.

What You’ll Experience:

• Small group format for focused learning and minimal distractions (two sessions: 9:00 – 10:15am or 10:30 – 11:45am)
• Multiple search rounds with increasing difficulty for each dog
• Personalized instruction from a professional scent work trainer
• Techniques for building your dog’s confidence and drive
• A foundational understanding of how to introduce scent work at home
• Opportunities to ask questions and observe other dogs learning in real time
• Enrichment activities available at the Playground while waiting between sessions
• Quiet, controlled setting ideal for reactive or sensitive dogs

Who It’s For:

• New to scent work? Perfect—you’ll leave with clear next steps.
• Have a reactive, shy, or highly excitable dog? This format is built for you.
• Already exploring nose work? Jake will offer personalized challenges to keep your dog progressing.

This on-leash Official Club Adventure is more than a workshop—it’s a gateway into a fun, confidence-building sport that dogs love. Space is limited to keep the experience positive, focused, and enriching for all participants.

Let your dog’s nose lead the way.

IS THIS EVENT GOOD FOR REACTIVE DOGS?
Reactive Dog Level 1-2. See our Comfort Chart for explanation. This event is perfect for reactive dogs because each group is limited to 6 and all dogs will be on-leash. The Playground is a fenced, 1-acre area of land set back from the road and neighbors so it is quiet.  If you have concerns or questions about if this event is right for your dog, please email woof@goldendognh.com for assistance.

COST: Please register for your preferred session time below. Limited to 6 dogs per session.

• Golden Dog Members – $30/dog (Your special pricing will be reflected in the CART.)
• Not-Yet-Members – $45/dog

Full refund issued if cancellation received 72 hours prior to event start time, otherwise no refund if canceled after. 

ABOUT JAKE BELMONT:
Jake has been working with dogs for his entire professional career with 9 years of training experience.

He started working in the dog world at 17, washing crates and spraying down the play yards at The Yellow Dog’s Barn. From there, he started working with the dogs in the yards before opening his own dog walking business. In 2018, Jake joined forces with his now wife, Louise, to form Red Pointy Dog Training.

Jake is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with a special interest in making trails and walks fun and safe for all dogs and their humans.

To learn more, visit RedPointyDog.com.

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
The Golden Dog Playground is located in Barrington, NH. All information needed for parking and directions as well as event logistics will be emailed to registered participants 24 hours prior to the event start time.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING AN EVENT:
Please review our Club Guidelines, sign our Liability Waivers & Release Forms, and read our covid guidelines on our Events & Activities page.

CANCELLATIONS:
If weather or covid conditions make gathering and walking unsafe, the event will be cancelled and registered participants will receive a email cancellation notice. It will also be announced in the Event section of the Facebook Community Group and on this Calendar page.

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@goldendognh.com.