What exactly is Mantrailing & Scentwork?
Mantrailinng and scent school harness your dogs natural instincts through rewarding search activities that build confidence, focus and partnership. its mentally enriching, deeply fulfilling and suitable for dogs of all breeds and abilities.
Builds Confidence
Helps nervous or uncertain dogs grow in confidence through successful, rewarding search experiences
Encourages Independence
Empowers dogs to think, lead the search and work with greater confidence and autonomy
Improves Focus
Develops concentration, problem-solving and engagement while channeling natural scenting instincts
Perfect for energetic Dogs
Provides mental and physical enrichment, making it ideal for active dogs who thrive purpose
Why Train With us
Experience the transformation in your dog when they are engaged, challenged, and supported.
Confidence Building
Mantrailing and scent school give your dog the freedom to think, problem-solve and succeed. Each search builds confidence, emotional security and resilience, especially for nervous, shy or rehomed dogs.
Mental Enrichment
Challenge your dog in the way nature intended. Scent work stimulates the mind, reduces frustration and provides a rewarding outlet for natural instincts through structured, engaging activities.
Strenghtens Your Bond
Work together as a team while your dog leads the search and you learn to trust their instincts. Shared success builds communication, trust and a deeper partnership.
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Meet your instructor, Valerie
What started as a fun mental game to enjoy with my own dog, Lily, completely transformed my world. It gave me a special pocket of time to simply watch her work and bond with her outside of my instructing hours.
That passion quickly grew. Today, Lily and I actively compete in Scent Work UK (SWUK) and UK Scent Sport, currently working our way up through Level 3! Our older dog, Daisy, has now joined the team and started her own exciting scent journey, too.
Beyond competing, I am also a Scent Work UK Judge. Seeing the sport from every angle—as a handler, a competitor, a judge, and a teacher—fuels my absolute love for this community.
Teaching new teams is just awesome. There is nothing quite like the feeling of watching a handler and dog grow together, unlock their natural superpowers, and find their own rhythm on their scent journey.
Whether you want to build a closer bond with your dog, cure their boredom, or step into the competitive ring, I am here to guide you every step of the way!
Find the Right Session
Whether you're just starting out or looking for tailored guidance, we have a session to suit you and your dog.
From woodland trails to urban settings and coastal terrain, our mantrailing and scent school sessions offer varied environments designed to build confidence, develop skills and keep every trail exciting.
What you'll need:
Long Trailing line (10m-15m)
Well-fitted harness
Treats or rewards
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