Scurry Dog Foundations is a six-week, in-person course and the official entry point into the Scurry Dog sport. It introduces dogs and handlers to the five core Scurry Dog games. At the same time, it is absolutely suitable for pet dogs whose owners want better focus, confidence, and practical life skills - no competition required.
You do not need any previous sport or training experience to join this course. This class is suitable for first-time handlers, dogs new to structured training, and owners curious about Scurry Dog but not ready to commit to competition. All skills are taught from the beginning, with clear criteria and individual coaching built into each session.
Group suitability:
This is a small group course (maximum 6 dogs). Dogs must be able to work on lead around other dogs, take food or toys in a shared training space, and recover from excitement with guidance. If you’re unsure whether this environment is right for your dog, please get in touch before booking.
What is Scurry Dog?
Scurry Dog is a progressive, modular dog sport built around games based on Gundog training, these games develop engagement and emotional regulation, independent problem-solving, distance skills and spatial awareness, retrieve foundations, and scent work, memory, and persistence. It focuses on thinking, adaptability, and teamwork — not just obedience.
Course structure (6 weeks)
Week 1: General Foundations — engagement, play, reward markers, and arousal regulation
Week 2: Retrieve Game — confident pick-ups, carrying, and returning objects
Week 3: Scramble Grid Game — distance skills, placeboards, and sends
Week 4: Nose Quest Game — searching, hunting, and problem-solving
Week 5: Sniffit Trail Game — scent work, trails, and memory
Week 6: Integration & Life Skills — linking skills, recall foundations, stops, and settling
Progression & workbook
Every participant receives a printed Scurry Dog Foundations workbook, including a Scurry Dog progression ladder, tick-off checklists for each game, and weekly progress tracking. This supports both sport progression and everyday life skills.
Course details
Duration: 6 weeks
Group size: Maximum 6 dogs
Investment: $350 per dog
*$150 deposit to book, remainder due 48 hours before start date.*
Includes: All classes, printed workbook, structured progression, individual coaching
Location: Private Field, Tamborine (4270)
Places are limited. Booking is essential.
*When booking you will see just the start date shown**
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