31/08/2026
Ever watched a dog put their nose to the ground and vanish into their own little world? That’s Mantrailing, and it might just be the most fun you and your dog have ever had together.
Mantrailing is scent work with a story. Your dog is given a scent article, something that belongs to a specific person, and their job is to follow that scent trail through all sorts of terrain, ignoring every other smell along the way, until they find that person. It’s part detective work, part treasure hunt, and entirely led by your dog. You’re just along for the ride, learning to read your dog’s body language and trust their nose (which is a few thousand times better at this than you are).
What I love about it is watching dogs who are usually a bit unsure of themselves come alive. Mantrailing builds confidence in a way that’s hard to replicate anywhere else, because the dog is in charge, making decisions, and getting it right. And for the humans, it’s a brilliant lesson in stepping back and trusting the process instead of trying to control every step.
If you fancy giving it a go, I’m running an Introduction to Mantrailing workshop in Trimsaran on 11th September at 6pm, £50 per spot. This intro session is a must before joining any of my regular Mantrailing sessions so it’s the perfect place to start whether you’re brand new to the sport. (If you’ve done an intro course with another trainer you can skip my intro and join my regular sessions - message me for details)
Spaces are limited, so message me now to grab yours before they’re gone.
