Three Beginner Mistakes in Mantrailing
- May 18
- 1 min read
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 the dog. - Handlers often assume the dog is wrong when they’re
actually working through difficult scent conditions.
Quick Fix: Observe your more in different contexts and situations. It's the dogs job to read the scent, and your job to read the dog.
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