Scent Work for Tactical and Recreational

Mental Enrichment and Community Safety Programs

Scent work is important for dogs because it provides significant mental and physical enrichment, reducing stress, building confidence, and fulfilling their instinct to sniff and explore their environment. The RSK K9 Behavior and Tactical Team has programs for your dogs as this fulfilling activity is suitable for dogs of all ages and abilities, strengthening the bond between dog and handler and preventing behavioral issues stemming from boredom. In addition, this team trains and handles specialty scent detection dogs for use to address certain community issues such as firearms detection and vaping paraphernalia items in Schools.

All services can be provided either at our facility or in your home.

Exceptional Tactical and Recreational Work Programs

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At RSK, we take the responsibility of providing effective and practical K9 behavior consulting and K9 training seriously—we know you want reliable support in building that relationship with your dog. Schedule a tour, meet our instructors.

Open Hours

Seven Days A Week

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bullhead City, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is scent work and how does it benefit my dog?

Scent work provides mental and physical enrichment by engaging your dog’s natural instincts to sniff and explore. It reduces stress, builds confidence, and prevents behavioral issues caused by boredom. Dogs of all ages and abilities can participate.

 

Yes, we provide recreational scent work programs for pet dogs and their handlers, as well as specialized tactical scent detection training for community safety purposes, including firearms and vaping detection for schools.

 

Absolutely! Scent work is suitable for dogs of all ages, breeds, and skill levels. We tailor programs to your dog’s individual needs and abilities.

 

Sessions focus on teaching your dog to identify and alert to specific scents through positive reinforcement training. We start with basic concepts and gradually build complexity based on your dog’s progress.

 

Working together as a team to solve scent puzzles creates trust and communication between you and your dog. The shared success builds confidence for both dog and handler.

 

Yes, our tactical team trains specialty scent detection dogs to address community safety issues. Contact our K9 Behavior Support Team to discuss specific organizational needs.

 

All scent work services can be provided either at our one-acre facility with indoor and outdoor training areas, or in your home environment.

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