Specialists in Detection Training for Dogs
Darwin's Dog Training School specialises in scent detection training for dogs of all breeds, ages and abilities. We offer group scent detection classes, mantrailing introductions and progression sessions and 1-2-1 dog training. We are based in Portsmouth, UK. We use science-led, reward-based training methods.
Train your dog to systematically search for a drop of target odor
Focus your training time on areas you want to work on
Train your dog in the sport of finding humans
About Darwin's Dog Training School
Darwin's Dog Training School was founded by me - Reece, and has since grown with the addition of my partner, Becky. You can read a little about each of us below. Darwin's Dog Training School is named after our vizsla (who you can see working in these photos). We also have Mendel, our Cyprus-born rescue dog, who is a pointer, spaniel, beagle, Swiss hound cross (we think!), and Astrid, our malinois.
Reece Pallett
I specialise in scent detection training for dogs of all breeds, ages and abilities. I also offer limited 1-2-1 training slots for scent detection and behavioural issues.
I am a City & Guilds accredited Scent Detection Dog Handler and Instructor with UKCSD. My passion for dog training was born out of years of experience working with dogs. I hold a degree in Psychology with a focus on animal behaviour. I am also a Pro Dog Trainer with Absolute Dogs and I've studied with the IMDT.
Becky Lord
I offer mantrailing training for sport dogs (and their handlers). After trailing with Darwin for a year, I decided to qualify as a Mantrailing Global instructor in 2023. It's a sport I absolutely love, and I am so happy to be able to offer it as a service at DDTS.
Training Gallery
Darwin's Dog Training transformed my dog's scent detection skills. Highly recommend their expert training methods!
Sarah Jones
★★★★★