Mantrailing is great for all breeds and gives their brains a brilliant workout.

It’s for every breed or cross breed of dog, any size, any training standard and any age from puppies at 12 weeks old * up to senior dogs!

So if you have a labrador, retriever, dachsund, pointer, vizsla, spaniel or any pooch in between, come and join us!

You don’t need to be super fit, but you will need to be up for a bit of walking and being out and about while your dog does the trailing.

We NEVER run on a trail, EVER! So you definitely do not need to be an athlete to take part.

*providing they are fully vaccinated, happy wearing a harness and comfortable waiting in your car in between trails.

Mantrailing is a brilliant confidence booster. It encourages dogs to get out, explore and tackle the world without fear.

It also brings you and your dog closer together. Working as a team builds trust, improves communication, and makes training feel like fun, not a chore.

For reactive dogs, it’s a game-changer. The structured sessions gently help them feel calmer around their triggers, making everyday life a lot more manageable.

For prey-driven breeds like spaniels, it helps to teach them to ‘work’ around their kryptonite 🐇🐿️!

For dogs that are anxious around unknown people, it generates trust with strangers as they learn to approach trail layers with enthusiasm ❤️

Senior dogs and dogs recovering from surgery can also take part as trails can be adapted accordingly.

Yay you want to join us!

All you need to do is fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page and I will get in touch with you to let you know which dates/times/venues are available.

Simples!

Sessions are relaxed, supportive and designed to make both you and your dog feel at ease.

There’s a real sense of community, owners often say how welcoming the atmosphere is, and it’s a great way to meet other dog lovers too.

There’s no competition, everyone trails at different levels!

We keep things informal and there’s plenty of time to ask questions and get advice, and just enjoy the sessions 😊

Progression sessions are open to anyone who has previously attended an Introduction session with any qualified Mantrailing UK Instructor.

It’s an opportunity for you and your dog to continue your mantrailing journey in different urban and rural environments, and develop your knowledge of your dog’s body language and indications.

You can progress on to longer trails, aged trails, different types of starts (scent article, split, scent transfer etc). And there are so many different ways that trails can be made more exciting once your dog has gained a few months’ experience with Harrogate Mantrailing!

Harrogate Mantrailing sessions takes place in a variety of venues, such as Swinsty Reservoir, Harrogate town centre, Knaresborough town centre, Conyngham Hall, Hornbeam Park, Cardale Park, Valley Gardens, Pinewoods.. we’re always on the lookout for your new venues too!

Dogs are on the lead at all times throughout the entire session. They are worked on a longline or a short lead during their trail.

Reactive dogs are welcome but please inform me prior to booking so that I can advise you which venue is the best. Dogs do not mix during the sessions.

Pulling on the lead is actually encouraged during the trail as it shows your dog is enthusiastic to find their trail layer! Many owners have found that mantrailing has improved their dogs’ lead walking skills after a few sessions.