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Just like a pair of bad fitting shoes could ruin an adventure for us, the wrong fitting harness can have exactly the same effect on our dogs! Blue sporting a Zero DC Short Harness while trailing. Why does a dog need to wear a harness during Mantrailing? A harness is recommended to wear for Mantrailing to ensure a dog does not place unnecessary strain onto it's neck/posture and that any pull motion is distributed evenly across the dogs body to minimise risk of injury and discomfort for the dog. Trailing a dog in harness as opposed to on a collar also reduces the risk of influencing or restricting their trailing behaviour, this is really important in activities such as this where watching a dogs body language is important for dog to handler communication. Having a harness specifically for Mantrailing can also act as a prompt to your dog so they know which activity they are about to do, helping to get them in the right frame of mind for 'working'. Why is it important to have a well fitting harness for Mantrailing? 1. It ensures the dog is comfortable whilst working. 2. It allows for freedom of movement and full motion of the joints. 3. It doesn't restrict breathing ability. 4. It avoids any rubbing or chaffing. 5. It allows the dog to work more efficiently. 6. It minimises risk of injury long/short term. 7. It distributes any pull motion evenly and safely across the body. 8. A bad fitting harness can even be aversive to a dog and create a negative association to Mantrailing! Cooper trailing in the TrueLove harness. Choosing a harness for your dog for Mantrailing There is a huge variety of harnesses available on the market for dog sport activities which can make it super hard to choose the right one for your dog. Here is some advice we have put together to help you make an informed choice when choosing and fitting your Mantrailing harness. - Long Vs Short harness Dog Sport Harnesses can be split into 2 types; long and short style (see diagram below). A short style harness finishes before the last rib, where as a long harness sits more like a full body suit, running along the ribs and finishes at the base of the tail. Short harness styles are the preferred style for Mantrailing activity as they sit closer to the body and follow the dogs body movement more closely, where as long style harnesses are designed specifically for consistent pulling and therefore due to the changing behaviour pattern of trailing, results in them not sitting correctly unless under tension and therefore can often move out of place and become irritating or aversive to the dog whilst they are working. Shorter style harnesses also tend to be less invasive for handling and feel for dogs who are more sensitive to touch/handling. - A 'Y' front shaped harness ensures that the shape of the harness does not restrict any movement within the dogs joints for range of movement. You can see in the diagram below how the fit does not interfere with the skeletal system. Checking if your Mantrailing harness fits correctly. FIT - The harness should be snug but not tight. To ensure this, you should be able to place 2 fingers sitting side by side between the harness and the dogs body in all areas. LAST RIB - The sides of short harness should not go back past the last rib to avoid putting pressure on the internal organs. Please note that some Mantrailing harnesses are designed to sit slightly further back than a typical short harness, however, it should still not sit beyond the last rib, it should slope up the ribcage and finish before the final rib. STERNUM - The 'V' of the harness neck should sit on the sternum bone and not above to avoid it sitting on the throat area which would obstruct breathing. ARMPITS - The harness should not come in too close to the armpit area to avoid rubbing, chaffing and/or discomfort. What to look for in an INCORRECT fitting harness. Rasping, coughing or choking noises when in movement, particularly when pulling into the harness. Redness, inflammation, hair loss or chaffing on the skin where the harness makes contact, particularly in the armpit area. Excess material over the shoulder region which will prevent full range of movement of the scapula. Any straps which restrict full range of motion of the scapula and leg joints, these typically have one strap which goes across the front of the chest from one side to the other, however, there are some other styles which can restrict movement too. Where can I get further advice on purchasing a Mantrailing Harness? If you're looking to purchase a new Mantrailing harness or would like additional advice on selecting the correct harness for your dog, your Mantrailing Global Instructor will be more than happy to help! They might even have a discount code for you to use on your new harness too!

Every story has a beginning - Here's ours.   Mantrailing Global started with a passion and a big dream. Founder, Lisa Gorenflo, first discovered Mantrailing while in Germany and became instantly hooked.  At the time, Lisa was running a dog training business that wasn’t exactly thriving. She was stuck in a hamster wheel, like so many others—constantly scrambling to find new clients, struggling to make enough money, and with little time left for anything resembling a personal life. Despite the long hours and relentless effort, the business still wasn’t as steady as she’d hoped.   But, her passion for Mantrailing couldn’t be ignored, so she started a Mantrailing club, offering it as a new service to her existing clients. The demand for Mantrailing grew quickly and it was soon clear that everyone who tried it became as much of an addict as she was! Pet owners were traveling from all over the country to take part, and fellow dog trainers started reaching out, eager to bring the sport into their own businesses and spread the Mantrailing bug to their own clients.   As Mantrailing continued to grow, Lisa made a bold decision: to shift her focus entirely to the sport she loved and train up new instructors. This vision led to the creation of the Mantrailing UK Instructor course, now known as Mantrailing Global, an internationally recognized Mantrailing training program. Today, it equips passionate dog trainers around the world with the skills and knowledge to offer Mantrailing and build their own careers around something they truly love.   Take a listen to Lisa's full story below 👇 If you're ready to join the Mantrailing Global family and become part of our story as an instructor, we'd love to hear from you! Book a discovery call with Lisa or fill out our application form to get the ball rolling.

We’ve got some seriously exciting news—we’ve been featured in UNREAL Rockstars  as part of their Founder Edition ! They’re spotlighting five UK-based entrepreneurs making a difference in their industries, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be recognized for what we’re passionate about: building an amazing community. Mantrailing is about more than just dogs following a scent trail—it’s about people coming together, learning, and growing in a supportive environment. We’ve worked hard to create a welcoming space for clients, where handlers can have fun, feel encouraged, and celebrate every little win with their dogs. But we didn’t want to stop there. In a world where the dog training industry can sometimes feel like a ‘shark tank,’ where competition overshadows collaboration, we’ve made it our mission to foster a different kind of environment—one where trainers work with  each other, not against each other. We’re incredibly proud of the supportive network we’re building, where trainers can connect, share ideas, and grow without feeling like they have to guard their knowledge. After all, when trainers work together, the whole community benefits, and ultimately, so do the dogs! 🐶💪 Getting featured in UNREAL Rockstars for something we care so much about is a huge honour, but this recognition isn’t just about us—it’s about every single person who’s joined us since Mantrailing Global launched back in 2017. Whether you're a client just starting your Mantrailing journey or an instructor who shares our vision, you’re an essential part of this ever-growing, supportive community. Together, we’re not just spreading our passion for Mantrailing—we’re creating something bigger: a space where people and dogs can thrive, a growing network of like-minded trainers, and a community that lifts each other up every step of the way. If you want to check out the full article and learn more about what we’re up to, you can read it here !

Become a certified Mantrailing Global instructor with our expert-led instructor course. Learn the essential skills, techniques, and knowledge to teach mantrailing effectively. Start your journey to certification and advance your dog training career today! Helping Instructors soar like eagles since 2017 Fill in your application Book A Discovery Call 😩 Are you fed up of the constant launching process each time your next round of dog training classes are advertised? 😵💫 Tired of people expecting quick fixes instead of being willing to put the work in to actually get the results they want? 🤯Or how about feeling like you are forever having to justify why clients should choose you even though you are an expert in your field. It's exhausting... As leaders in the sport of Mantrailing, we can give you the skills and knowledge required to launch a successful evergreen Mantrailing business, which you can build around your own lifestyle and commitments. It's time to re-claim your life back, put a stamp on your dog training community and launch a career teaching the fastest growing dog sport across the globe. Ways to gain your certification ways to gain your certification Online Instructor course If you prefer to learn remotely with the benefit of being self-paced, then this option is for you! Our online instructor course gives you the same training content and certification as the in-person course, but provides the flexibility to complete online over a 6 month period. ✅ Video training vault ✅ Online coaching calls ✅ Video assessments & c ase studies CLICK TO APPLY Download our online Instructor Course Info Pack:* Please send me the info pack and any other useful info about the course. * Download Now In-Person Instructor COurse If you prefer an immersive learning environment with face-to-face teaching, then this option is for you! Our in-person instructor course offers the opportunity for you to come to us for an intensive 5 day course under the guideance and support of our Head Instructor team. 📍Texas, USA: 18th - 22nd May 2026 📍From 2027, all in-person Instructor courses will be held at our new permanent venue in Germany. CLICK TO APPLY Download our in-person Instructor Course Info Pack:* Please send me the info pack and any other useful info about the course. * Download Now I started launching my Mantrailing Introduction workshops as soon as I became an Instructor and within a month had made back what I had paid for the Instructor course plus more. - Emma Cook 1. Apply for your spot Fill in your application form for our online or in-person course so we can to get the ball rolling and see if our course is the right next step for you. 2. Book A chat If you'd like to chat some more, book a Discovery Call with me so we can touch base, get to know each other better and answer any questions. 3. Seal The Deal Once your application is approved and we've had a chat together, you’ll select a payment plan to officially secure your spot! We’re super committed to your success! That’s why we offer a 100% Free Resit Guarantee - If you don’t pass any part of your course assessment, you can resit them again at no extra charge! With our 98% pass rate, we teach you everything you need to know on the course. But if you stumble at the final hurdle, this guarantee means that you can rest easy knowing it won’t cost you a penny. A Sneak Peak At Our Instructor Course See how becoming an instructor changed Sandra's life... What You can expect We pride ourselves in high standards of training alongside our commitment to developing our instructors to become the best dog trainers they can be in the field of Mantrailing as well as in other aspects of their business. Our instructor course is not attendance only courses. Both our online and in-person options consist of theory learning modules and practical elements. In order to become an Instructor with us, you will be assessed upon completion of the course on both practical and theory to ensure understanding and learning has been achieved. Mantrailing Global only teaches using reward-based methods to make this sport really enjoyable for the dog-handler team. Everyone gets really excited about teaching their dogs new skills, as we are sure you will too. Meet the team Check out our FAQ's Hear how becoming an instructor Transformed Danielle's life... Book a free Discovery call with me Founder of Mantrailing Global, LIsa Gorenflo Book a Discovery Call! Cpd certified instructor course something for everyone Our structured level assessments and skill-up badge systems are designed to enhance your Mantrailing sessions and help your clients track their progress and work towards goals while building on those all important practical skills. We’ve crafted something for everyone! For your more competitive clients, we offer the chance for them to strive toward assessment levels and earn recognition for their achievements. For those who prefer a more relaxed approach, our skill-ups can earn them badges without the pressure of formal assessments. And if they want to simply join you to have fun with their dog with no strings attached, they can do that too! As a Mantrailing Global Instructor, you can provide the ideal path for every client, regardless of their goals. After the course The learning doesn’t stop after you attend the Mantrailing Global Instructor course! If you would like to spread your wings further, gain some well-deserved recognition and continue to be supported by us on your journey, you can join our Guild membership—a community crafted exclusively for passionate Mantrailing Instructors who are focused on growth and development. Joining our Instructor Guild membership is optional and is at an additional monthly subscription cost. Here's what awaits you once you're on board: 🎖️ Accredited Instructor Status 🎓 Annual Online Guild Summit: Propel your knowledge and growth. 🧠 Expert Knowledge: Webinar library lead by the Head Instructor team and guest speakers. 💡Free access to the Online Mantrailing Club: Develop your own Mantrailing journey with your dog. 🌍 Community Hive Mind: Connect, learn, and grow alongside like-minded instructors from across the globe. 📢 Promotional Perks: Boost your visibility with a listing on our instructor map and free advertising in our community social media. 📽️ Video Analysis Library: Learn from real examples and deepen your knowledge. 💡LIVE’S with Lisa: Stay connected and hear Lisa’s thoughts, updates and reflections. 🚀 Guides, Templates & Discounts. Book A Free Discovery Call Completed my instructor course in March, the pre-course information allowed me to set up my website and social media pages so I was ready to start my business as soon as I had confirmation that I had passed the course. I now run regular Mantrailing sessions and made my course fee back in less than 2 months. - Darren Gray

Find a Mantrailing Global Assessor in Ireland to book your assessment and achieve your Mantrailing levels. Book assessments with a Mantrailing Global Assessor based in Ireland today! Find a Mantrailing Global Assessor near you on our interactive map Reach out to your nearest Assessor to book in for your assessment. Just find where you live and tap your nearest pin the map below to get all the details about each Assessor!

Learn Mantrailing Online with Mantrailing Global. Become a member and access online mantrailing training with expert trailing support, step-by-step guidance, coaching, and a global community of handlers. Learn Mantrailing Online The online Mantrailing membership that's like having a trailing mentor in your back pocket. Become A Member Navigating who to Train with online can be tough... Q: How do you tell the pro's from the pretenders? A: Their track record. Here's mine in case you we're wondering...(scroll for more) Obsessed with Mantrailing and hungry to learn more? You’re in the right place! Join Now! As you're here, the chances are that you’ve already caught the Mantrailing bug?! You’ve soaked up everything you can so far like a sponge. But it’s not enough, is it? You want more. More learning. More insight. More training. More ways to feed that addiction between sessions. Because let’s be honest here — you’re 100% obsessed with trailing. That’s exactly why the Mantrailing Membership exists. A way to keep feeding that obsession of learning and progressing, properly. Yes please! Sounds great! but what do I actually get? ✅ An online vault full of video trainings. You'll gain access to our training vault with a complete A–Z of Mantrailing training, broken down into easy-to-follow lessons that cover both the theory and practical elements - the what, why & how - so nothing feels missed or confusing on your Mantrailing journey with us. You'll unlock 11 training modules, spread over your first 3 months of membership, giving you a clear, structured roadmap to follow without overwhelm. We know everyone learns differently, so every lesson is bite-sized and comes with extra learning aids, making it easy to absorb the content in your way and at your pace. And the support doesn’t stop once you’ve worked through the modules. Inside the vault you’ll find a growing library of coaching call recordings, video analysis sessions, and any new masterclasses shaped by member input, keeping your learning current, practical, and tailored to your needs. ✅ Two LIVE coaching sessions a month. Access two coaching calls on Zoom each month, where you can hop on LIVE to get my support, ask your burning questions, troubleshoot challenges, get personalised advice, or simply come along and soak up the coaching advice. ✅ #AskLisa thread. The #AskLisa thread is especially helpful if you can’t make it to a LIVE Coaching Call, but have a question you need answered to get un-stuck and progressing again. You can submit your question into the thread each Monday, and Lisa will answer it in a video or comment by the end of each week. ✅ Monthly video analysis sessions. Monthly video analysis sessions give you the chance to submit your own trailing videos for hot-seated training reviews, or simply watch and learn from others working their trails. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of dog behaviour on and off the trail, along with deeper insight into how different dogs work across contexts, scenarios, and environments. Each session is recorded so you can catch up anytime, making it an invaluable way to expand your knowledge and grow your Mantrailing skills. ✅ An invite into our private Members Club Hub. Connect, share, and grow inside our Members Club Hub- an exclusive space for members where you can learn alongside other passionate Mantrailing handlers. We’re all about working with each other, not against each other, so it’s not a place for comparison but a supportive hub to celebrate wins, share experiences, and lift each other up on the journey. ✅ Mantrailing Global members badge. As part of your membership, you’ll get your very own Mantrailing Members e-badge to show off your place in our community. You’re welcome to use it online or even get it printed for you and your dog's trailing gear so you can wear it with pride on the trails. It’s a fun way to recognise your journey and let others know you’re part of the Mantrailing Global family. ✅ Access to our members only input portal. Access to our members only Input Portal gives you the chance to shape your Mantrailing journey by suggesting topic ideas you’d love to see covered in your membership. It’s your space to have a say in future content and make sure the training stays relevant and valuable to you. ✅ Exclusive access to private coaching with Lisa (🚨 optional paid upgrade 🚨). We know better than anyone that Mantrailing progress isn’t linear. When you hit bumps, extra support can make all the difference, which is why members can choose to upgrade to private coaching for targeted help to work through challenges and keep moving toward your progression goals. Private Coaching is offered exclusively to our Mantrailing members and can't be accessed anywhere else. Your upgrade to private coaching with Lisa is £160/month + your membership fee (cancel anytime) and gives you access to: - Two x 60-minute Zoom coaching sessions a month. - Two x personalised video critiques of your own trails a month. - Direct access to Lisa via WhatsApp for a month for on-going guidance, support and accountability between sessions. You’ll keep all your membership benefits while receiving your private coaching, and you can carry it on for as long as you need with the freedom to cancel anytime. This is ideal for you if you don't have access to train in-person with an instructor, you want focused feedback personal to your Mantrailing journey and a coach in your pocket to help you and your dog thrive on the trails. *This is an optional paid upgrade* BONus You'll also get your paws on these bolt-ons to help you create a clear, confident progression plan. Introduction Masterclass So you can get started even as a total newbie to Mantrailing! Training Log Books So you can track your Mantrailing training & progress, properly. Mantrailing Handbook So you have instant access to 70 pages of fundamental learning. Our Mantrailing Membership is for you if... ▫️Y ou LOVE Mantrailing and want to soak up as much knowledge and learning as possible. ▫️You'd like on-going support between trailing sessions so that you don't become stuck or hit a plateau. ▫️ Your Mantrailing Instructor is miles away and you can't afford to travel for hours all the time (or even having to fly!) to train with your nearest instructor. ▫️You can't attend as many in-person trailing sessions as you'd like, so want to make sure you're doing as much as possible in between to support your journey. ▫️You love the Mantrailing community and want to be part of an online trailing family! Become A Member! Join now and become a member! The cost to join the Mantrailing Club is 60GBP/month. We’re here for the teams who want the help. If at any point you don’t, it’s simple - You can cancel anytime. Obviously, we hope you’ll love it here and that the value you get from being a Mantrailing member makes staying a no brainer. But we’ll let you be the judge of that! Join The Club! ❓Who'll be my mentor? Great question - It's Lisa! Founder of Mantrailing Global. Lisa started Mantrailing Global with a simple goal - to share her love of Mantrailing and make it accessible to anyone who wanted to strengthen their bond with their dog and enjoy the sport. What began as a passion has grown into a worldwide community of instructors and handlers, with Lisa guiding thousands of Mantrailing teams across the world. ❓ What will I actually be learning in the modules? Here's what you'll actually be learning inside the training modules: Module 1: Introduction to Mantrailing and the MTG method. Module 2: Pre-trail essentials. Module 3: Canine science & scent. Module 4: Understanding your dogs training needs. Module 5: Your first trails. Module 6: The 3 starts. Module 7: Reading your dog on the trail. Module 8: Exercises & trail set-up's. Module 9: Troubleshooting on the trail. Module 10: Progressing your trailing & skills. Module 11: Training plans & levels. Implement all this learning alongside your fortnightly live online coaching sessions and monthly video analysis, giving you the perfect balance of self-study and guided support on your Mantrailing journey. ❓What if I can't make the LIVE coaching sessions? Don't panic! Although we'd highly recommending trying to carve out some time to make the most of the coaching available to you, they will be recorded for to catch up on and you'll also have access to the #AskLisa portal too. Otherwise, you are always welcome to pop your question in our private Members Club Hub for feedback too! ❓I'm totally new to Mantrailing, is this membership suitable for me? Yes! You’ll get access to our Introduction Masterclass bolt-on which gives you everything you need to get started with your dog online before putting it into practice on real-world trails together. Where possible, we always encourage members to also train in-person with one of our Mantrailing Global Instructors,(https://www.mantrailingglobal.com/find-an-instructor) as that hands-on experience is invaluable. ❓ I already train with a Mantrailing Global Instructor, is it still ok to join? Of course! This membership is designed to enhance your journey and feed your Mantrailing addiction, not hinder it! ❓ I already trail, but not with Mantrailing Global. Can I still join? Absolutely! We love sharing our method, knowledge and experience with Mantrailing teams, no matter what their background. ❓Can I Mantrail on my own with my dog? With the Mantrailing Global method, you’ll always need at least one person to lay the trail (hide) for you and your dog, and we suggest having a friend or family member along as a flanker to keep things safe. There are plenty of fun sniffing games you can do solo - but Mantrailing sadly isn’t one of them! If you think you'll find it hard getting someone else to join you for trails, see if there is a Mantrailing Global Instructor (https://www.mantrailingglobal.com/find-an-instructor)nearby for you to join sessions with. ❓ Will I get private coaching support as a member? This membership is a group programme. Alongside self-paced video trainings, you’ll get advice and support during the LIVE coaching calls and the opportunity to submit your trailing videos for hot-seating at our video analysis sessions. However, if you’d like more tailored 1:1 support, you can upgrade to private coaching at any time. Private Coaching is offered exclusively to our Mantrailing members and can't be accessed anywhere else. You can upgrade to private coaching with Lisa at a cost of £160/month + your membership fee, which gives you access to: - Two x 60-minute Zoom coaching sessions a month. - Two x personalised video critiques of your own trails a month. - Direct access to Lisa via WhatsApp for a month for on-going guidance, support and accountability between sessions. You’ll keep all your membership benefits while receiving your private coaching, and you can carry it on for as long as you need with the freedom to cancel anytime. Commonly Asked Questions