Could you be a Scurry Dog Instructor?

Imagine unlocking a fun, engaging way to enrich your relationship with dogs—and then sharing that joy with others. 

The Scurry Dog Instructors Course is more than training: it’s an invitation to bring gundog-style games to pet dogs, while building confidence, clarity, and community.

What Is the Scurry Dog Instructors Course?

Scurry Dog is built around five accessible games—Retrieve, Nose Quest, Sniffit Trail, Scramble Grid, and Everyday Dog—that make gundog-style play available to any dog, anywhere. 

As a certified Member Instructor, you'll have the tools to lead engaging classes, workshops, and trials.

You’ll leave the Course with lesson plans, a full Instructor Handbook, training videos, and structured approach to teaching gundog games - so you can hit the ground running with consistent, high-quality delivery of these rewarding games!

What You’ll Learn (and Why It Matters)

From day one, you'll explore each game in detail—learning how to teach, assess performance, and adapt for dogs of differing energy levels and abilities. 

Every part of the course highlights best practices in safety and welfare, while also showing how to motivate and inclusively engage handlers and their dogs. 

The program is backed up with robust support from the Scurry Dog team and community, making it both hands-on and collaborative.

Why Become a Member Instructor?

Certification as a Member Instructor brings instant credibility: you'll gain access to official Scurry Dog branding, tap into a UK‑wide network of instructors, and feel confident running Scurry Dog approved events. 

Our Member Instructors tell us the course is “absolutely jam‑packed with knowledge, practical skills, and unwavering support.”

Graduates often speak of deeper engagement with clients and community: it empowers them to create new games-based classes, offering badge-level progression systems, and host local trials or taster sessions that attract people eager for fun, accessible dog sport.

🎓 Instructor Spotlight: Meet Emily

Let’s shine a light on Em Price from Train and Nourish, a certified Scurry Dog Member Instructor. After completing the course, Emily immediately integrated the games into her business. 

The Course helped Em transform and grow her business, giving her the tools and confidence to run gundog games workshops and classes, and incorporate into her indiviudal support programmes. 

Life As A Member Instructor

Our certified Instructors have achieved so much in the first few months after graduating!

• Fully booked workshops and events that are fun, low-pressure, and game‑based.

• Addictive progression for clients, through levels that boost motivation and help clients track their progress.

• Leading community events, charity demos, and team-building sessions using Scurry Dog setups.

• Joining a growing network of peers who share lesson ideas, marketing tips, and trial preparation strategies via social media and forums.

  
  

In essence: you gain far more than a certificate—you step into a community with structure, resources, and ongoing support.

Who Should Consider This Course?

You're a perfect fit if:

• You’re a professional dog trainer looking to diversify your offerings and offer accessible gundog games.

• You train working or sports dogs and want to challenge them in fun, structured ways.

• You're passionate about hosting engaging classes, taster events, or community trials using Scurry Dog methods.

  
  

No prior field experience is required—just enthusiasm, a respect for dog welfare, and a passion for teaching dogs and people!

How to Take the Next Step

Our next Course starts in September!

• Visit Scurry Dog’s “Become an Instructor” page to check eligibility, dates, and application details.

• Follow Scurry Dog on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube for updates—particularly about upcoming course dates or limited-space sessions.

• Email hello@scurrydog.com if you’d like help with prerequisites or to express your interest.

  
  

Final Thoughts

The Scurry Dog Instructors Course is an invitation to grow—personally, professionally, and creatively. 

Graduates like Emily report a tangible boost in coaching confidence, client engagement, and business opportunity. 

If you're ready to mix playful structure with community connection, this course could be exactly what you're looking for!