Scent Savvy Canine Center

Scent Savvy Canine Center is a dog training center in South Lyon, MI. The center focuses on scent-based dog sports and nose work training, offering classes in Barn Hunt and UKC and AKC Scent Work for dogs of all ages, breeds, backgrounds, and ability levels. Scent Work is structured as a team-building activity between handler and dog, with classes offered across all skill ranges. The center serves dog owners in the South Lyon area and the surrounding region.

The center is led by Laura Doerfner, who grew up in Perry, Michigan with a background in 4H and FFA. In 2003, Laura and her husband Joe moved their hobby horse farm to a 37-acre property in Henderson, Michigan. Laura has owned dogs throughout her life and currently works with two German Shepherds, Liesel and Jaxon. Her dog's breeds include Czech Border Patrol, WGWL, and WGSL lines, and their shared interests include Barnhunt, Nosework, FastCat, Lure Coursing, Conformation, and Rally. The center was opened in partnership with Alesha, and the team is being mentored by Coach Karli from the Michigan Barn Hunt Club. The center is located at 6855 N Bingham Rd.