Scurry Dog Essex
Ready to discover what your dog can do?
Book a Scurry Dog workshop session and enjoy fun, purposeful games that develop focus, confidence and teamwork.
Upcoming workshops
- Five Games Introduction Workshop — Date — £40
- Retrieve and Nose Quest — Date — £30
- Retrieve and Scramble Grid — Date — £30
Join the online Scurry Dog Club
Training videos, expert support, monthly challenges and Zoom sessions — all designed to help you and your dog learn together.
Frequently asked questions
What is Scurry Dog?
Scurry Dog is a fun dog sport based around five gundog-inspired games. It gives pet dogs the opportunity to use their natural abilities while developing skills, confidence and teamwork with their owners.
Is Scurry Dog suitable for pet dogs?
Absolutely. Scurry Dog is designed for pet dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. You don’t need a working gundog or previous experience.
Does my dog need to be well trained?
Your dog doesn’t need to be an expert. The sessions are designed to help you learn and develop together.
Is Scurry Dog suitable for puppies?
Scurry Dog activities can be adapted to suit different dogs and levels of experience. Check the requirements of your chosen event when booking.
What should I bring?
Your chosen event will provide the specific information you need before attending, including what to bring and any preparation required.
How do I book?
Simply find your nearest Scurry Dog event or instructor and follow the booking information provided.
Why dog owners love Scurry Dog
Because a happy dog needs more than exercise
A long walk can tire your dog’s legs. But what about their brain?
Dogs thrive when they have opportunities to think, sniff, solve problems, learn and work with their humans. Scurry Dog combines all of these things into an activity that’s fun for both of you.
🧠 Mental stimulation
Give your dog a chance to think, concentrate and solve problems.
💪 Physical activity
Keep your dog active while introducing variety and purpose into their exercise.
❤️ A stronger bond
Learn to communicate, trust and work together as a team.
🎯 Better focus
Fun games can help develop your dog’s ability to listen and respond to your cues.
👃 Natural instincts
Let your dog use the amazing abilities they’ve been born with.
🏅 A sense of achievement
Work through challenges, improve your skills and celebrate your dog’s progress.
Five games. Endless fun.
1. Retrieve
Put your dog’s retrieving instincts to work.
From simple, fast retrieves to more challenging multi-retrieves, this game develops focus, memory, problem-solving, agility and spatial awareness.
2. Nose Quest
Let your dog’s incredible nose take the lead.
Together you’ll search for hidden objects, encouraging your dog to use their natural scenting ability while developing focus, confidence and problem-solving skills.
3. Everyday Dog
Turn everyday training into a game.
Everyday Dog focuses on practical skills that can make real life easier — helping you develop better communication, focus and responsiveness while keeping training fun.
4. Sniffit Trail
Put your dog’s nose to work.
Your dog follows a scent trail to locate and retrieve a hidden object. It’s a brilliant mental workout that encourages patience, concentration, problem-solving and confidence.
5. Scramble Grid
Build communication and connection at a distance.
Guide your dog through a series of tasks using your cues and communication. It’s a challenging brain workout that can help develop focus, self-control, listening and teamwork.