Have you thought of taking up mantrailing?
It’s a great activity for Spaniels and owners alike. Read on for more information and personal experiences from owners in the comments
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 and constructive way. We teach them how to harness their amazing sense of smell and turn it into a super fun activity for pet dog and owner teams to do together as a sport for fun.
Why take part? Mantrailing has so many benefits for both the dog and their owner. This includes things such as:
1. Mental Stimulation: Mantrailing provides dogs with mental exercise as they engage their sense of smell, problem-solving abilities, and concentration.
2. Physical Exercise: While Mantrailing is primarily a mental activity, it still requires physical effort. Dogs get to burn off energy during these sessions, which can contribute to their overall health and fitness.
3. Enhanced Bond: Working together in Mantrailing strengthens the bond between dogs and their owners. It’s a collaborative effort that builds trust, communication, and teamwork. Owners learn to read their dogs’ subtle cues and share the buzz of the trail together.
4. Confidence Building: Our training methods are tailored so that any pet dog can take part and enjoy it, even the nervous and reactive ones! Everything during Mantrailing is choice based, letting the dog lead the way, making Mantrailing a great confidence building tool which often transitions into their day-to-day life too.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: Mantrailing challenges dogs to use their problem-solving skills to follow a scent trail and make decisions independently.
6. Emotional Well-Being: Engaging in mantrailing can contribute to a dog and owners emotional well-being by reducing stress and anxiety. The mental stimulation and positive interactions, as well as it encouraging them to spend time outdoors, helps create a sense of contentment and happiness.
7. Community: We pride ourselves in the community we have built for our clients. Many of the dog owners who attend our Mantrailing sessions feel that the social aspect of our training sessions is just as impactful and important as the Mantrailing itself. Creating a space where you can be around likeminded people who share the fun of the trail has always been very important to us, and for those with reactive dogs, it also means they are part of an accepting and understanding community where they can enjoy spending time with their dog without judgement.
Ready to start your Mantrailing journey?
Mantrailing is an addictive sport! It’s a common known fact that in the Mantrailing world you get hooked from your very first trail. With the explosion of popularity in this sport, you don’t want to miss out! Mantrailing Global has a network of accredited Instructors across the globe who you can join in the fun with. Here’s why you should choose a Mantrailing Global Instructor to train with:
Mantrailing Global is the leading training organisation in the sport. We screen all our instructor applicants to ensure we only accept the most professional, ethical and experienced people to become instructors through us.
Our instructor course is accredited by the CPD, signifying that it meets rigorous standards of quality and relevance in professional development to maintain high standards of training.
All of our accredited instructors have undertaken an intensive in-person course, as well as on-going learning through our Guild. This means our clients are always provided with the most up-to-date and effective training.
Our team of Instructors are spread across the UK and Internationally, making the sport of Mantrailing accessible to dog & owner teams across the globe.
Every dog is individual, therefore, our training methods and techniques are tailored too! This provides a pet-dog centred approach so that any dog can learn and enjoy the game!
To find your nearest accredited Mantrailing Global Instructor, visit our website at https://www.mantrailinguk.com/findaninstructor or email us at [email protected].
Happy trailing!
