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Dr Robert Hewings bio
Dr Robert Hewings is the author of ‘Scent and Scent-ability’ and head of learning and development for the UK College of Scent Detection, and a highly experienced Canine Trainer. He retired from the Metropolitan Police after 30 years’ exemplary service, 25 of which was as a Police Dog Handler. The final nine years as a full-time trainer with the Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment. He has enhanced this experience with a BSc (Canine Training and Behaviour) MA (Professional Practice Police Dog Training) and a Doctor of Professional Practice (D/Prof) Canine Scent Detection. Rob has instructed all police canine-search disciplines including explosive search and narcotics, supporting this with an amazing academic journey that has without doubt enhanced his relationship with the dogs he trains.
Combining his scent detection experience Rob is currently training scent detection within the ‘Assistance Dog Community’ where, working in partnership with the PTSD Charity Bravehound is researching and training dogs to recognise the scent of a nightmare, and gently wake the sufferer.
Finally, Rob truly understands the importance of a positive training schedule with the dogs he trains and the people he coaches. He wishes to share his love and experience of search training with you and your dog. Witnessing the enjoyment, enthusiasm and excitement the dogs get from being engaged in the natural process of ‘nose-work’ has been his guilty pleasure for the last 25 years & as Rob says… long may this continue!!
Love this podcast! Thank you Rob for sharing your time and stories with us.
The world of scent is such a magical place to study and train. Sharing stories is a good way to expand the teams experience and help others learn and enjoy the journey too,
Amazing when science, learning, education and training all come together.
Thanks again.
Hi Ryan, hi Robert!
I really enjoyed listening to this podcast and am fascinated by the work you’re doing, Robert. Is there an email address where I could contact you? I’m working with the Tanzanian police and would love to ask you a few questions, if that would be ok for you.
Thank you very much,
Barbara
Very informative podcast.
Thank you
Love this podcast. So much great info. I wish the book, Scent and Scent-ability, was available here in the US.
I would love to buy this book in Canada. I cannot find it anywhere.
Hey Mark…
The title of the book actually changed to “Scent training for every dog”
You can find it here >>> https://www.dogwise.com/scent-training-for-every-dog/
Hope this helps 🙂
Ryan