Sniff Circuit Program
Gentle exposure training for reactive dogs
What is Sniff Circuit?Co-regulation in the countryside
Sniff Circuit is a small, structured Saturday program for reactive and anxious dogs - held on a quiet rural acreage, away from the noise and unpredictability of the city.
It's calm. It's unhurried. And it's designed around how dogs actually learn best - through their nose.
For owners who have spent months managing their dog's reactions in the city, it’s a genuine exhale the second you step out of your car.
📍Menangle, NSW
How Sniff Circuit Works 1. Build connection on lead
2. Introduce another dog -through scent first
3. Close the distance - slowly, on their terms
How Sniff Circuit Works 1. Build connection on lead
Using a curated snuffle set-up across the acreage, we help your dog feel good about checking in with you — and help you feel confident reading them.
2. Introduce another dog -through scent first
Our helper dog will then walk the snuffle trail, leaving their scent behind. Your dog then follows the same path, gathering information about them through smell — at a safe distance, with no visual pressure.
3. Close the distance - slowly, on their terms
As your dog grows more comfortable, we gradually reduce the distance between them and the other dog. Over time, what once triggered a reaction becomes something they know how to navigate.
Training Packages
Starter
3 × 1-hour sessions
$1,400
Saturdays · Country retreat
Learn to read your dog's body language
Settle and explore the property at your dog's pace
Lead stroking and co-regulation techniques
Comprehensive
6 × 1-hour sessions
$2,600
Saturdays · Country retreat
Everything in Starter - body language acumen, relaxation and coregulation
Structured, progressive exposure to helper dog Spider at 10–100m distance