Scurry Dog
Gundog Games for Active Dogs
What is Scurry Dog
Scurry Dog is a gundog-inspired training sport designed for pet dogs and their humans.
It channels natural instincts like retrieving, searching, tracking, and working with a handler into structured, engaging games that develop:
• Focus & impulse control
• Recall & responsiveness
• Scenting & problem-solving
• Handler-dog communication
• Confidence & teamwork
Originally inspired by working gundogs, Scurry Dog has been adapted to be:
✅ Accessible
✅ Reward-based
✅ Suitable for all breeds, ages and experience
✅ Practical for everyday life
Scurry Dog is about building communication, connection and enriching you and your dogs lives!
Who is Scurry Dog For?
Scurry Dog is ideal for:
🐾 Active dogs
🐾 High-energy breeds
🐾 Easily distracted dogs
🐾 Dogs who love retrieving, hunting, sniffing or running!
🐾 People who enjoy interactive training
🐾 Handlers that are looking to build a better relationship, more focus and engagement or overcome challenges.
You do NOT need:
❌ A gundog breed
❌ Competition experience
❌ Advanced obedience
Spaniel, Shepherd, Staffy, mixed breed, rescue — Scurry Dog meets your dog where they are.
The 5 Games
5 Games! 5 Levels.
🎾 The Retrieve
Develop drive, control, and delivery skills through creative retrieve challenges — from simple single items to complex multi-retrieves.
👃 Nose Quest
Guided searching games that build scenting ability, persistence, and teamwork.
🧭 Scramble Grid
Distance handling and communication challenges using directional cues and problem-solving tasks.
🪶 Sniffit Trail
Follow a scent trail to locate a lightly scented object — developing tracking focus and nose skills.
🏡 Everyday Dog
Real-life reliability under distraction:
Stop • Heel • Stay • Recall • Settle
Because training must work outside the classroom.
