Overview

Sniff Squad: Dog Training for Kids Who Love Mysteries is a unique children's adventure that turns dog training into a detective mission filled with science and storytelling. Written for ages 8-13, this interactive book is perfect for retailers, schools, and libraries seeking titles that inspire curiosity, responsibility, and joy while teaching practical skills. At the Sniff Squad Academy, kids become junior detectives, solving scent-based mysteries while teaching their dogs real skills. Each chapter unfolds like a mission: decoding the canine mind, following ghost scent trails, cracking indoor drift zones, and capturing the elusive Crumb Bandit. Along the way, readers earn badges, complete checklists, and unlock achievements that make learning feel like a game. What makes Sniff Squad truly special is that it teaches children how to train their dogs to be real sniffer dogs. Through simple, safe, and fun exercises, kids discover how scent detection works, how dogs follow trails, and how teamwork between children and animals leads to amazing results. This approach is exciting, empowering, and genuinely cool, giving young readers a sense of accomplishment while strengthening the bond with their pets. Educational Impact STEM Connections: Introduces biology, scent, weather patterns, and deductive reasoning in kid-friendly language. Literacy Development: Encourages reading comprehension through mission-based storytelling, journaling, and debriefs. Social-Emotional Learning: Builds empathy, patience, and responsibility as kids learn to train and care for their dogs. Practical Skills: Teaches children how to train dogs in real scent detection activities, making learning both fun and useful. Family & Fun Appeal Interactive Missions: Badges, checklists, and debriefs make every chapter feel like a game. Shared Activities: Parents and children can complete training challenges together, turning dog care into family fun. Keepsake Value: The companion field journal allows kids to record progress, celebrate achievements, and create a personal memory book. Adventure Factor: Combines mystery storytelling with hands-on training, so kids feel like detectives while dogs become their partners. This book pairs seamlessly with Sniff Squad: Dog Training Field Journal, a companion workbook designed to extend the adventure. While the main book introduces missions and training techniques, the Field Journal gives children space to record progress, celebrate achievements, and explore extra challenges. Sniff Squad: Dog Training for Kids Who Love Mysteries is the perfect choice for families who want reading to be active, adventurous, and unforgettable. It's not just a book, it's a resource that children will return to again and again. By teaching kids how to train their dogs to be real sniffer dogs in such a fun, interactive way, this book delivers an experience that is educational, entertaining, and truly extraordinary.

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D.C. - Senior Executive in the Education industry, Australia (editorial review)After forty years in education, I can say Sniff Squad: Dog Training for Kids Who Love Mysteries is a standout resource. The variety of activities keeps children engaged while teaching them valuable lessons through play with their dogs. It's both fun and educational, blending teamwork, responsibility, and problem-solving in a way kids truly enjoy. The badge system is a brilliant touch. Earning badges at the end of each mission gives children a real sense of accomplishment and motivates them to keep learning. NW 18 December 2025 Verified Purchase 5-star review My kids enjoy this book immensely, and I can see that the ideas it contains will keep them occupied for hours. Moreover, our two dogs, who are not the best behaved, really enjoyed all their attention from the kids. It is indeed a lovely book. JohnH Magsnifficent! December 15, 2025 Verified Purchase 5-star review I love the premise and delivery of these books, how they introduce a little intrigue, a little sherlock holmes, a little science, and a whole lot of fun. This is another one of those series of books that competes with, and hopefully helps overcome device addiction, that we so desperately need for our youngsters today. Laura Shouse Fantastic Book December 15, 2025 Verified Purchase 5-star review I really enjoyed reading this book. This book, Sniff Squad, combines basic scent-training concepts with detective-style challenges so kids can teach their dogs functional skills while solving pretend cases. The activities are structured as missions, puzzles, and games, keeping kids motivated and giving dogs plenty of mental stimulation. Fantastic book! JenCee Fun, Clever, and Perfect for Young Dog Detectives! December 5, 2025

Author Information

Agent Max is an educator, writer, and lifelong mystery-lover who grew up founding backyard detective clubs and solving imaginary crimes with her trusty canine and notebook. Today, she channels that same spirit into creating playful, educational resources that help families learn and grow together. Inspired by her two very sniffy Beagliers - real-life scent detectives with a nose for fun - Agent Max blends mystery, problem-solving, and exploration into every page of Sniff Squad. Whether she's crafting badges, creating mystery characters, or testing scent games in the bush, she's passionate about helping kids bond with their dogs, build confidence, and discover the joy of learning through play.

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