Product Overview
A ten-piece dog scent work training set: ten small vented tins with perforated lids, plus ten magnetic dots for holding them in place. Scent work is one of the few games that tires a dog out mentally rather than physically, which makes it useful for rainy days, recovery from injury, elderly dogs and anxious dogs who need a job more than they need a run. This kit gives you enough containers to build a proper search rather than a single hide.
Why You'll Love It
- Ten tins is enough to run a real search with decoys, not just one hiding place
- Perforated lids let scent escape so your dog can work the containers without opening them
- Magnetic dots hold tins to metal surfaces, so hides can be set at different heights
- Mentally tiring in a way that suits wet days, injury recovery and older dogs
- Small and light enough to throw in a bag and train anywhere
- Nothing to charge, plug in or replace — the supplier confirms there are no electrical parts
Key Features
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Ten scent tins. Enough containers to hide one target scent among several empties, which is how scent discrimination is actually taught.
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Perforated flower-pattern lids. The lids are pierced so scent carries out of the closed tin. The supplier notes the ventilation holes are varied across the set.
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Ten magnetic dots. Let you attach tins to metal surfaces — a radiator, a table leg, a gate — so hides can be raised off the ground.
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Bite-resistant metal build. The supplier describes the tins as bite resistant and intended for use alongside a dog.
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Scale up or share. The supplier suggests adding extra tins to speed up training, or splitting a set with a training friend.
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No electrical parts. Confirmed by the supplier's specification. Nothing to charge or replace.
Product Specifications
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Material: the supplier's description says aluminium; its specification field says stainless steel. Both are stated here because the supplier's own listing does not agree with itself — see Important Information.
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Tin size: approx. 35 x 68 mm (1.4 x 2.7 in)
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Magnetic dot size: approx. 25 x 2 mm (1 x 0.1 in)
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Quantity: 10 tins, 10 magnetic dots
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Lid: perforated, flower-pattern ventilation holes
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Electrical: none
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Suitable for: dogs
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Use: household and general training environments
Package Includes
- 10 x scent training tins
- 10 x magnetic dots
Important Information
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No scents, oils or training aids are included. The package is tins and magnets only. You supply what goes inside — commonly a cotton swab carrying a training odour, or simply a high-value treat when you are starting out.
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The supplier contradicts itself on material. Its written description says the tins are made of aluminium; its specification field says stainless steel. We have not been able to resolve which is correct, so we are publishing both rather than picking one. If the metal matters for your use, message us before ordering.
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Check the size against your dog. The tins are small, at roughly 35 x 68 mm. For a large dog who might pick one up, supervise the session and do not leave tins down unattended.
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The magnets are small. Keep the magnetic dots away from dogs and children when not in use, and count them back in at the end of a session.
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Start with food, not odour. Most trainers begin by letting the dog find a treat in an open tin, then closing the lid, then adding empty tins as decoys. Reward at the container, not after the dog turns away from it.
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Cleaning: wipe the tins out between different scents, or the previous odour will confuse the search. Dry fully before storing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get scents with this kit?
No. You receive ten tins and ten magnetic dots. Any target odour — or a treat, if you are starting out — is supplied by you.
Are the tins aluminium or stainless steel?
The supplier's own listing says both, in different places. We have published the contradiction rather than guessing. Either way they are metal, vented and described as bite resistant.
How do the magnetic dots work?
Each dot pairs with a tin so it can be stuck to a metal surface. It lets you set hides at nose height or above, which makes searches harder and more interesting than floor-level hides alone.
Is my dog too old or too young for this?
Scent work suits almost any age. Puppies take to it quickly, and it is one of the best activities for elderly dogs or dogs on restricted exercise, because it tires them out without physical strain.
How many tins do I actually need?
Two or three is enough to begin. Ten lets you build a proper search area with decoys, and the supplier itself suggests adding more tins as your dog's training advances.
Can I use it indoors?
Yes. A hallway or a single room is plenty of space for early training, and the magnetic dots open up vertical hiding places indoors.
