Pups and Pooches Dog Training ~ Chester.
Mantrailing
A Fun Sport For Dogs of Any Breed & All Ages.
🕵️♂️ Introduction to Mantrailing
Unleash your dog’s natural tracking abilities in this exciting scent-based sport!
Our beginner-friendly sessions focus on five key goals:
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Find the Right Reward – Discover what truly motivates your dog to trail.
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Target Sniffing – Teach your dog how to identify and lock onto a scent.
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Safe Long Line Handling – Learn the basics of handling a long line safely (and keep your fingers intact!).
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Understand the Sport – Get to grips with how Mantrailing works and how to support your dog on the trail.
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Have FUN! – Because that’s what it’s all about—for both of you!
Whether you're looking for a new hobby or a way to build your dog’s confidence and focus, Mantrailing is a fantastic team sport that taps into your dog’s natural instincts.
Mantrailing Progression Sessions.
For Teams of Dogs and Handler Who Have Completed Introduction Session With A Mantrailing Global Instructor.
🐾 Pups and Pooches Mantrailing Teams
Train with purpose—or just for the joy of it!
Whether you're working towards one of seven assessment levels or simply enjoying the enrichment and fun Mantrailing offers, your training journey is fully supported.
We tailor each session to meet your goals—whether that’s:
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Building your dog’s confidence for delayed or scent article starts
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Strengthening your dog’s indication behaviour
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Or simply enjoying the teamwork and connection Mantrailing brings
You’re never alone—I’ll be coaching you every step of the way, and your fellow Mantrailers will be cheering you on!
👣 Upskill as a Trail Layer (Mysper)
A key part of the Mantrailing experience is taking on the role of trail layer. Your understanding of the trailing team’s goals and challenges is vital to their success.
And if you’re motivated by progress, there are skill levels for trail layers too—so you can grow your own abilities alongside your dog’s.
Join the team. Build the bond.
The FUN Sport of Mantrailing
The Benefits of Mantrailing.
👃Confidence, Connection & Canine Joy
Scent work isn’t just fun—it’s scientifically proven to boost your dog’s confidence and increase optimism. With up to 300 million scent receptors and a brain built for sniffing, your dog is a natural-born tracker.
So yes—as the trail layer, you can run… but you won’t hide for long!
🧠 Why Scent Work Works:
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Activates your dog’s powerful olfactory system
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Builds emotional resilience and focus
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Strengthens your bond through teamwork
🐾 Your Role in the Team:
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Learn to read your dog’s body language as they follow a scent trail
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Recognise when they’re on the scent—or when they’ve lost it
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Support them in rediscovering the trail and celebrating the find
And when your dog locates the hidden person…🎉 It’s party time!
Their favourite reward—delivered just the way they love it—makes every success memorable and motivates them to trail again.
Scent work is more than a game—it’s a journey of trust, teamwork, and tail wags.
Jenny Faye
“Just completed the intro to Mantrailing with Pups and Pooches Dog Training. What a great way to spend your time and your dog will love you for it!, Plus they will sleep all afternoon."
Really relaxed atmosphere, everything explained methodically that was easy to understand. Would def recommend this to anyone looking for something FUN to do with your pooch."
Kelly Makinson
"Started our Mantrailing experience with Jan today, what an amazing day. So relaxed, positive and FUN and absolutely amazing to see how much the dogs enjoyed it. Clearly knows her stuff and trusts dogs to do their thing without stressing them out. Highly recommend."
William Rickerby
“Andy and Jan are great people, very friendly. Mantrailing is great fun and helps you to make your bond with your dog stronger.
Will definitely be booking again!.”