Indication Workshop with Santi
Font- Spectator Space
We are thrilled to host Santi Font from Gran Canaria, on a 2 day indication workshop near Bristol, on the 5th and 6th April 2025
Bristol, 5th & 6th April
Venue: The Dog Training Barn, The Larches Paw Paddock, Thornbury near Bristol. More details available on booking, or email for more information.
Workshop Overview
We are incredibly excited to welcome renowned scent detection trainer Santi Font, all the way from Gran Canaria.
Taking place on the 5th and 6th of April 2025, this 2 day hands-on workshop combines essential theory with fun scentwork games designed to develop your dogs motivation on odour.
The workshop is suitable for all levels, from novice right up to experienced scent detection handlers, all are welcome!
Places are limited to 8 handler teams, so don’t miss out!
The workshop is suitable for all levels, from novice right up to experienced scent detection handlers, all are welcome!
Places are limited to 8 handler teams, so don’t miss out!
There will be a few spectators places available after the handler slots have been allocated.
Booking terms and conditions HERE
About Santi Font..
Santi Font is a highly respected scent detection trainer with nearly 20 years of experience in canine scentwork. Now based in Gran Canaria, Santi lives with his family and two much-loved local rescue dogs, Nix and and Duna.
Santi’s scent detection journey began in 2005 with a Search and Rescue team in Spain, working alongside his Labrador. In 2010, he moved to England to deepen his understanding of dog behaviour and soon began offering training sessions. By 2016, he was contributing to seminars and courses on detection dogs, building his reputation as a knowledgeable and skilled trainer. In 2018, Santi adopted Duna, a Springador, and trained her extensively. Together, they led workshops across the UK and Europe, sharing his expertise with dog trainers and handlers. In 2020, he successfully trained Duna to detect mobile phones in a Gran Canaria prison, achieving impressive results.
By 2024, Santi was training dogs for a conservation project, further demonstrating the incredible versatility of the canine nose. Now, he offers online coaching and workshops to trainers worldwide, sharing his passion for scentwork and conservation with a global audience.
