Trailing is a scent-based activity where your dog follows a trail of human scent. It draws on elements of both mantrailing and tracking, giving us the flexibility to adapt to your dog and build a broader set of skills. Sessions can take place anywhere from rural areas, residential areas to city centres.

In all 3 the dog follows a trail of human scent, the difference lies in what the dog finds and when they are rewarded. In mantrailing the dog finds a person at the end of the trail and is rewarded when they do. With tracking, the dog finds items along the ground and is rewarded per item, and there’s no person at the end. Trailing mixes elements of both, which allows us to tailor the activity to suit your dog's natural style and individual needs.

Trailings allows dogs to make choices and solve problems independently, which builds confidence through success. They use their nose and it taps into their natural drive to hunt. It can also be taken to different environments, which further helps build confidence - once a dog is given a job to do, it’s amazing how much more confidently they can navigate situations they previously found hard.

Generally, yes, although it may be location specific. Some sessions are held at private venues, where it's easier to manage the environment to suit your dog, but the majority of sessions are held in public locations. Trailing itself can be fantastic for giving dogs confidence to navigate different environments, including triggers. Drop me a message and we can discuss which sessions are best suited for you and your dog.