About Northern Mantrailing

What is mantrailing?

Mantrailing is a sport teaching dogs to find people by following their unique scent trail.
All dogs have a natural ability to hunt and therefore mantrailing provides them with an outlet to do this in a safe controlled way.
We teach pet owners and their dogs to learn this amazing game as a sport and for fun

Any dog can trail, even ....

If they can't be let off the lead
Are reactive
Are nervous
Are any age, puppies to OAP's

Why Mantrail?

Dogs need a 'job' to develop their confidence and self-esteem, mantrailing allows the dog to use its natural abilities and brain
Tires energetic dogs when using their brains
Fun activity outdoors with no competition
Build an amazing bond with your dog
Give your dog mental stimulation
Meet with like minded people

About Northern Mantrailing

Getting started

What you will need

What you will need

All mantrailing is undertaken in a non competitive group environment (3-5 teams)
Sessions will last around 3 hours
Handlers take turns to work their dogs one at a time.
When not being worked dogs will rest in the handlers vehicle
Handlers will be required to be 'trail layer' (hide) for other dog teams

What you will need

What you will need

What you will need

Your dog will need a harness ideally 'Y' shaped
An 8-10 metre long line
Small pots with high value treats
Normal/flat collar and lead
Water and bowl for your dog
Clothing suitable for outdoor weather conditions
Gloves if your dog likes to pull