K9 Trailing & Training

What is trailing and why are we different?

What is trailing?

Trailing, or mantrailing as it is sometimes called, is a discipline where a dog is given a scent sample to follow. The dog must first indicate that a trail exists, then follow it—not hunt or search randomly—until locating the matching person.

Simply put - it is hide and seek for your dog.

Why are we different?

We practice the sport of trailing the way professionals do. We do not mix disciplines or rely on shortcuts and tools that make the work easier for the handler. Success in this sport is measured in your ability to work as a team. .

We are the only trailing trainers actively practicing trailing with SAR teams and attending trailing seminars ourselves. We prioritize learning and partner to bring trailing professionals for opportunities to advance your learning.

What does this mean?

We put in the work—studying scent theory, terrain and weather and how that affects trails, how to properly lay trails, flanking, communication, and reading the body language of both your dog and others from day 1.