
Mantrailing is a canine sport where owners train their dogs to find a specific person by following the unique scent trail. All dogs have a natural ability to hunt and trail and Mantrailing, along with other nosework disciplines, will provide an outlet to do this in a safe, controlled and constructive way.
One of the best things about this sport is that it is fully accessible to all people and all dogs, regardless of age, breed or disability. This includes dogs with poor foundation skills or with confidence and reactivity issues, as each dog is worked individually. Owners do not need to be great trainers. They will learn to support their dog while they search, make progress steadily and gain in confidence and expertise through trailing with experienced trainers.
Mantrailing is a low impact sport, which means there is less pressure and stress on your dog’s joints. It also engages your dog's incredible olfactory senses, providing an intense mental workout together with highly beneficial controlled physical exercise. Training can start as young as four months of age and continue into senior years to provide stimulation and pleasure when mobility may be limited.
There are several training organisations in the UK offering Mantrailing, including Mantrailing (UK) Global and UK Scent Sport. Facebook is a useful online resource to find these organisations and the most suitable trainer for your dog, several of which are already working with Lagotto-owners.
One of the best things about this sport is that it is fully accessible to all people and all dogs, regardless of age, breed or disability. This includes dogs with poor foundation skills or with confidence and reactivity issues, as each dog is worked individually. Owners do not need to be great trainers. They will learn to support their dog while they search, make progress steadily and gain in confidence and expertise through trailing with experienced trainers.
Mantrailing is a low impact sport, which means there is less pressure and stress on your dog’s joints. It also engages your dog's incredible olfactory senses, providing an intense mental workout together with highly beneficial controlled physical exercise. Training can start as young as four months of age and continue into senior years to provide stimulation and pleasure when mobility may be limited.
There are several training organisations in the UK offering Mantrailing, including Mantrailing (UK) Global and UK Scent Sport. Facebook is a useful online resource to find these organisations and the most suitable trainer for your dog, several of which are already working with Lagotto-owners.