Teaching pet dogs to find
people using their scent
MANTRAILING IN DORSET
Teaching pet dogs to find people using their scent
Join the latest dog sport, suitable for all ages, all breeds and all abilities. Have fun working with your dog on a challenge!
What is Mantrailing?
Mantrailing is teaching your dog to find a specific person, using their scent. This is done using only positive reinforcement methods to help dogs use their nose for fun. The sense of smell is the dogs most distinct sense so we are harnessing this and having a great game where you work together to find the ‘missing person’.
Who can do Mantrailing?
We have a huge range of dogs working with us. This sport is suitable for all ages, and breeds. We have labs, terriers, spaniels, primitive breeds, mixed breeds, bull breeds, rescues - you name it, we love working with all the different dogs!
We welcome dogs that can be nervous or reactive. If they are particularly worried about new people then we recommend you bring a friend or family member they are comfortable with initially. Dogs are worked one at a time, resting in the car in between, therefore they do not have to work around the others in the group.
Dogs are worked on a long line at all times, meaning that your dog does not need perfect recall to come and join in the fun.
How do I start mantrailing?
The first thing you need is an introduction. Sign up to our 3 hour + Introduction workshop held on site at Watercombe Dogs Holnest. this will give you theory as well as helping to introduce you and your dog to the game. Each team will do three short trails and you will get to hide for others in the group.
Once this is done you can join us on ‘progression sessions’. These again are circa 3 hours, and have varying locations. We have mixed ability groups so you can jump in to those most suitable for you in terms of locations and timing.
When and where?
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Unlike other classes, Mantrailing is workshop based, therefore you only sign up to the sessions that you can do. We try to offer a range of weekday, weekend and evening sessions to accommodate everyone.
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Sessions take place all over West, South and North Dorset, from Weymouth and Portland, to Dorchester, to near Sherborne. Click here to view our map!
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Locations vary from rural to urban, and everything inbetween!
What They Say About Us
Great non competitive sport with a great instructor. I love the fact that even reactive dogs are welcome and Lynsey gets everyone enjoying Mantrailing in a relaxed and friendly way.
Team Chance
Mantrailing gives my dog a purpose when she would normally be nervous. Lynsey has helped build her confidence enormously, and now she is able to work through most situations if given a task.
Team Mika
Lynsey is a wonderful instructor. She researches and chooses great areas to trail, with a varied selection to keep trailing fresh and interesting for everyone. She understands the needs of each of the dogs, and makes sure the experience is a positive one for all.
