6 week- Mantrailing Foundations Course
The Ultimate Game of Hide and Seek: Master the Foundations.
Available spots
Service Description
From Screen to Trail: 6-Week Mantrailing Foundations You’ve watched our videos, seen the intensity in the dogs' eyes, and witnessed the incredible moment of the "find." Now, it is time to step behind the long line and experience it for yourself. Our 6-Week Mantrailing Foundations Course is designed to take you and your dog from curious spectators to a focused trailing team. Mantrailing isn't just a sport; it’s a way to tap into your dog’s most powerful natural instinct—their nose—to find a specific person hidden in the environment. What to Expect Over the 6 Weeks This course focuses on building a rock-solid foundation through a structured, step-by-step curriculum: The Science of Scent: Learn how scent moves through the air and how your dog interprets "scent pools" and "trails." The Start Routine: Establish a clear signal so your dog knows exactly when it is time to go to work. Line Handling: Master the "dance" at the end of the lead, learning how to support your dog without interfering with their search. Reading Your Dog: Develop the ability to spot "heads up" moments and recognise when your dog is confidently on the trail. Motivation & Intensity: We focus on building drive and ensuring every session ends with a massive reward for a job well-done. Important Course Logistics To provide the most realistic and diverse training environments, we move locations throughout the course. But always around Crawley Mobile Training: Access to a car is essential. Locations may change each week to ensure the dogs are challenged by different terrains and scent pictures. Rest & Recovery: Dogs work one at a time to ensure maximum focus. Your vehicle will serve as a safe, quiet space for your dog to rest and process their learning in between their trails. Is This Right for You? Mantrailing is one of the few dog sports truly open to everyone. It is particularly excellent for: High-energy breeds needing a functional outlet for their brains. Nervous dogs looking to build confidence in a controlled, one-dog-at-a-time environment. Owners wanting a unique way to bond with their pet outside of standard obedience. Stop watching the action and start leading it. Join our next intake and turn your dog’s natural talent into an extraordinary skill. Course Details: Duration: 6 Weeks Locations: Various (must have own transport) Requirement: A harness, a long line, and your dog's favourite high-value reward!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
To ensure safe, high‑quality sessions, all Mantrailing classes require a minimum of 4 participants to run. Rescheduling & Cancellations (Client‑Initiated) We understand that life happens and plans can change. You may reschedule your booking up to 24 hours before the start of your session. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the session will forfeit the full payment, as your space cannot be reallocated at short notice. Low‑Numbers Cancellations (Off‑Leash Obedience‑Initiated) If we do not reach the minimum number of 4 participants: Off‑Leash Obedience may cancel the session. Any clients who have not cancelled their booking will have their session automatically carried over to a future date. No refunds are issued for low‑number cancellations; your booking is simply transferred. Agreement By booking a Mantrailing session, you acknowledge and agree to the terms above.
Contact Details
+447950253081
Rob@off-leashobedience.co.uk
Grattons Dr, Crawley RH10, UK