Mantrailing
Teaching dogs to find people for fun!
What is mantrailing?
Mantrailing is a scent based dog sport that teaches dogs to find people by following a person’s unique scent trail. Think of this sport like Search and Rescue, but for fun!
This sport taps into a dog’s natural hunting instincts and powerful nose, providing a safe and structured way to practice these behaviors. Mantrailing offers a highly engaging outlet that supports mental enrichment, physical exercise, and purposeful activity. It’s a great fit for dogs and handlers of all ages, breeds, and experience levels - whether you’re looking for a fun activity or a new training outlet.
Where to Start…
Mantrailing Intro Workshop
Join our Introductory Workshop and take the first step into your mantrailing journey. We’ll cover the foundations of mantrailing, including leash handling and building your dog’s motivation to find people using their nose. This scent based dog sport is accessible, rewarding, and a great fit for dogs and handlers of all experience levels.
Are you ready?
What Next?
Progression sessions
After completing the Intro Workshop, you can join our Progression Sessions to continue developing your mantrailing skills. These sessions are designed to build on your foundation - refining your handling, strengthening your dog’s trailing ability, and increasing confidence for both you and your dog.
As you progress, you’ll work through more challenging trails while continuing to build clear communication, teamwork, and have fun together.
Unsure where to start?
If you’re interested in mantrailing and have questions, please complete the contact form with a few details about your dog, training goals, and any questions. We’ll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.