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One of the biggest things handlers learn during Mantrailing is just how much influence they can accidentally have on their dog during a trail. Because while dogs are reading scent, they’re also constantly reading us. Dogs naturally pay attention to things such as line pressure, body language, movement, emotions, tension and positioning, and sometimes without even realising it, handlers start influencing the trail instead of allowing the dog to independently work the scent. H

This exercise can help you become a better line handler in Mantrailing because: Our line is a communication tool Keeping everyone safe during trailing No negative impact Step One: Attach the line to and object at the height of your dog. Step Two: Reel your line all the way out. Step Three: Put the lead down on the ground, and then naturally pick it up with both hands in the middle - this will help you decide you natural handling style without overthinking. Step Four: Move b

Three beginner mentoring mistakes almost everyone makes: 1. Rushing the start - Give your dog time to process the scent before moving. Quick fix: Slow down at the scent article to ensure they target sniff accurately & allow time for the dog to make a decision on a direct of travel before following them. 2. Talking too much - Constant cues can distract your dog from using their nose. Quick Fix: Stay quiet to allow the dog to focus better without distraction. 3. Not trusting

Here’s a video on what your dog’s body language actually means during Mantrailing. When dogs are comfortably Mantrailing, you’ll usually see steady movement, like here in the video, as well as focused sniffing. We also have quick decision making, like you see in the video on the stairs where the dog quickly decides, 'No, that’s not it.' We also see a purposeful pull forward when the dog is confidently on the scent trail. When they lose the scent on a trail, the head comes up,

One of the most important parts of Mantrailing happens before the dog even starts the trail. It’s called the Starting Ritual. And while it might look simple from the outside, there’s actually a lot happening during those first few moments. What Is The Starting Ritual? The Starting Ritual is the routine we use to tell the dog 'your job is about to begin'. It creates consistency and clarity for the dog before every trail, and over time, the ritual itself becomes highly meaning

A lot of people assume that when a dog is Mantrailing, they’re simply following footprints left on the ground. But that’s not actually what’s happening. Your dog is following human scent. This is made up of a combination of skin rafts, bacteria, and individual odour that we as humans constantly leave behind. This scent doesn’t sit neatly on the ground either. It gets carried by the wind, sticks to surfaces, and changes depending on the environment. That’s why a trail in a for

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