Enrichment Sessions
~ a museum for dogs ~
Engaging your dog's senses is essential for their well-being.
At Scent Quest, our "museum for dogs" offers a unique experience where dogs can truly be dogs. Just like a museum for humans, our enrichment sessions provide a variety of stimulating exhibits designed specifically for canine exploration. These sessions allow dogs to engage in natural, canine-specific behaviours in enriching environments, reducing stress and anxiety while significantly improving their overall welfare.
Our "museum" is designed to enhance your dog's sensory skills, including scent, sound, taste, balance, touch, and body awareness. We also focus on the incredible benefits of allowing dogs to use their noses and sniff to their heart's content. Sniffing is a vital activity for dogs, helping to keep their minds active and engaged.
Whether your dog is a playful puppy, recovering from an injury, or an older dog with limited mobility, our sessions offer great benefits. We offer 45 minute one-on-one appointments, giving each dog plenty of space and time to explore, perfect for reactive dogs or those who need a little extra attention.
It's not just anxious dogs that love Scent Quest—dogs of all ages and breeds have a fantastic time! Bring your dog to Scent Quest and watch them thrive in our fun, enriching "museum for dogs."
Who is this for?
Any dog can benefit from a visit to the museum, regardless of breed, size, age, or activity level. The museum is especially great for dogs that are on restricted exercise due to injury, surgery, age or any other reason, not to mention it's a wonderful place to introduce puppies to new sights and sounds. It is also the perfect climate-controlled activity for dogs that may struggle with various elements of our lovely UK weather!
What is the Rescue Scenter Fund?
Donating to the Rescue Scenter Fund allows us to provide free enrichment sessions to local shelter dogs waiting for their forever homes. These sessions are not only a great way to reduce stress and improve welfare for these dogs, but they also allow them to be show their best side to a wider audience increasing the chances that they will be adopted. All regular enrichment session bookings have the option to add on £5 as a donation to the fund, additionally the full price of a session or a package can be donated through the link here: Donate a Session
If you are a local rescue shelter that would like to benefit from the fund, please contact us!
Are there any restrictions?
If your dog has any food allergies or behaviour concerns please advise of this when filling in your booking form.
Dogs with any contagious diseases or bitches in season are NOT permitted to attend. If you have already booked a session when symptoms develop, please get in touch to discuss transferring your booking to another date.
Exempt banned breeds are welcome at Scent Quest, but please get in touch prior to booking as we will need a copy of your exemption certificiate.
Can I bring multiple dogs?
You can bring an additional dog from the same household for £5, however if you would like to bring multiple dogs or dog from different households, please get in touch first so we discuss your needs.
What should I expect?
The museum setup consists of various indoor "exhibits" of different themes (rotated regularly - see our social media pages for info on the current exhibits) We will also have an enclosed outdoor enrichment area coming in the spring. Each exhibit contains a multitude of sensory experiences for your dog to explore and experience. This will include lots of unique scents, as well as different textures, sounds, and tastes.
You will be free to let your dog explore the museum on their own, off lead. Sit back and relax with a nice cuppa as you watch your dog take it all in. Each session is 45 minutes long.
How much does a session cost?
Individual sessions are £25, however packages of five sessions can be purchased for a discounted rate of £110.
Where are the sessions held?
Sessions are at the following address:
The Byre
Brinsea Road
Congresbury
BS49 5JP
There is free parking available. More directions provided after booking.
Reviews of our museum enrichment sessions:
”Every day, they strive to improve their service to the clients by developing the right blend of technology and creativity to make sure every job done is done as efficiently as possible.”
- Clarice Turner
”Every day, they strive to improve their service to the clients by developing the right blend of technology and creativity to make sure every job done is done as efficiently as possible.”
- Brian Moten
”Every day, they strive to improve their service to the clients by developing the right blend of technology and creativity to make sure every job done is done as efficiently as possible.”
- Joyce Gould