AKC Scent Work is a sport that mimics the task of working detection dogs to locate a scent and communicate to the handler that the scent has been found. Real-life detection dogs are trained to search for a variety of things–drugs, explosives, human remains, currency, other contraband, living humans (such as for Search and Rescue), and much more. AKC Scent Work takes this amazing working relationship and turns it into a fun game that any dog can play.
NEXT EVENT!
MARCH 28-29 2026 – SCENT WORK TRIALS
SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE -BLUE HALL
3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst, NC
MCKC MARCH 2026 Scent Work Trial – Online Entry Link
*** Link goes live at 8:30 a.m. on FEBRUARY 1, 2026 ***
Entries close March 11, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Interested in learning more about AKC Scent Work and how to get started? Visit the AKC Scent Work webpage.
