Our Mantrailing Program

Mantrailing is a dog following the scent of a human for fun and sport.

Mantrailing is for every dog!  All breeds, ages, sizes, and temperaments can trail. 
If your dog is reactive to other dogs, shy, fearful, over-excited and aroused, we welcome you. Your dog will benefit from positive, structured exposure to new people and from putting that remarkable nose to work!

Mantrailing is great fun for both the dog and the human. Trailing taps into your dog's natural instincts and abilities. Dogs love to sniff and are more talented at sniffing than we can even imagine. Finding a human at the end of the trail who greets them with their favourite reward feels great! 

Join us and discover the joy of trailing with your dog in our beautiful outdoors. 
But be forewarned, trailing is addicting!

Introduction to Mantrailing 

In this three hour workshop you and your dog will learn how to trail!  This includes:
  • Learning how to handle the long line
  • Teaching your dog to "take scent"
  • Understanding your dog's body language and reading that language on the trail

​Each handler and dog team will have the opportunity to work three trails during the workshop.

Prior to the workshop, we also send you an oral/video presentation with background information about trailing.

Equipment:  Dogs must trail on a non-restrictive harness for safety. We have harnesses available in varying sizes if you do not have one.

​Prerequisites: Dogs must be comfortable waiting in the car between turns. Dogs must be comfortable with people. 

Price:  $100
Please note an additional $25 is charged for sessions on the Lower Sunshine Coast to cover travel costs. 
Upcoming workshops

In Powell River/qathet:
  • Sunday, April 16 @ 4 pm
  • Wednesday, April 19 @ 11 am