“Nosework is for EVERY dog—big or small, young or senior, purebred or rescue. It’s an inclusive sport that taps into what dogs love most: sniffing!
Whether your pup is a high-energy whirlwind or a chilled-out couch potato, nosework meets them where they’re at and lets them shine and a good instructor will guide you to achieve this.
Want to see your dog’s tail wag with excitement as they unlock their inner scent-detecting skills? Join me for one of my detection courses and watch the magic happen. Let’s get sniffing!”
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🐾 Did You Know? 🐾Your dog’s nose is a true marvel of nature. With up to 300 million scent receptors (compared to our measly 5 million), they can detect scent trails that are days—or even weeks—old! It’s no wonder they can track someone through a busy park or across challenging terrain.When we hit the trail, we’re not just working alongside our dogs; we’re partnering with one of the most powerful scent detectors on the planet. Trust their instincts, respect their abilities, and let them show you the magic of their superpower. Together, there’s no trail you can’t conquer! 🐶💪How has your dog’s nose amazed you lately? Drop your stories below—let’s celebrate the incredible power of our K9 teammates!#Mantrailing #SuperNose #DogTraining #K9Teamwork #Track2Trail
In nosework, common target scents often include birch, anise, and clove, but did you know we also use Gun Oil, Truffle and Kong here? (We need to be mindful of essential oils and our pets).
It’s fascinating how the chosen odours vary across the world. The key is imprinting your dog on a scent and building that strong, reliable desire & indication.
So, what odour does your dog light up for?
What odour is your dog imprinted on?
Let me know in the comments—I love hearing about the different journeys!
#scentdetection #scentdetectiondog #scentdetectiontraining #noseworktraining
🌟 Training Tip of the Week 🌟Mantrailing is all about setting your dog up for success. When we start with short, straightforward trails, we give our dogs the chance to build confidence and understand the game. As they succeed, we gradually increase the complexity, letting them learn at their own pace.Success builds motivation, and motivation builds trust. Celebrate the small wins—it’s those moments that create a strong, skilled, and happy trailing team.Remember, it’s not about making the trail difficult; it’s about making the journey rewarding! 🐾💪Have you celebrated a recent mantrailing win with your dog? Share your story below—we’d love to hear it!#Mantrailing #DogTraining #TrustYourDog #TrailToSuccess #Track2Trail
Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Detection Dog Trial at Kidderminster Paintball Park! 🎉
Congratulations to our winners, Sandra & Millie and Jan & Amber, who topped their elements and have now qualified for the Championships in January! 🏆
Photos from the event have been shared—keep an eye out and feel free to share to spread the word about DDT in the Midlands!
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Merry Christmas, everyone! 🎄#detectiondog #scentdetection #detectiondogtrials #kidderminster
A Huge Thank You!
On Saturday afternoon, I had the privilege of helping out with the Tamworth and Lichfield Charity Pamper Hampers and witnessing the incredible effort this group puts into supporting our community.
Thanks to all your generous donations, we were able to contribute to hampers that will bring comfort and care to those who need it most. These hampers will be donated to some amazing organisations, including:
• The Women’s Refuge
• Tamworth Cancer Centre
• Andy’s Man Club
• St Giles Hospice
Your kindness truly makes a difference, and it was heartwarming to see the impact of our collective effort. Thank you for coming together to support this cause! Link in the comments. #charityevent #grattitude #pamperhampers #christmasforthecommunity
Last night, we had two 16-week-old Boxer puppies join us for their introduction to mantrailing, and the transformation from their first to last trail was truly remarkable! Young pups are like sponges, soaking up everything around them, so starting them early on skills like mantrailing can have a lasting impact. These little Boxers not only learned that finding a human is rewarding but also built confidence as they worked through a completely new environment, with strange sights, sounds, and people around them. It’s so rewarding to watch these young pups discover their abilities and grow! We go at the puppy’s pace, letting them build confidence gradually—and they did fantastically! Mantrailing doesn’t just teach them a skill; it strengthens their focus, social skills, and resilience in new situations. Looking forward to seeing these two continue on their mantrailing journey! Join us https://bookwhen.com/carterspetservices #mantrailingdogs #mantrailingglobal #boxerpuppy #doubletrouble #warwickshire
Today, seven teams joined me in Warwickshire for a scent work training day with Georgie Jones from DDT Detection Dog Trials & Endeavour Canine! Georgie worked closely with each team on essential foundations like search motivation, handler movement, search patterns, and indications, and what truly shone was the incredible bond growing between owners and their dogs. Watching these partnerships deepen as they worked together was awesome! This was our last hosted instructor event of 2024, but there are still plenty of detection workshops coming up with me – and exciting plans in the works for 2025, so stay tuned! https://bookwhen.com/carterspetservices #scentdetection #scentdetectiontraining #warwickshire #dogtraining
Mantrailing Intro & Progression
A huge congratulations to our two new mantrailing teams, Cheral & Devon and Steve & Norman, who joined us last night at Hartshill Hayes Country Park! Welcome to the team—you both showed incredible teamwork and enthusiasm right from the start!
It was also fantastic to see David with his new dog, Skye and watch the more experienced dogs Deisel & Theo lead the way in showing how they play “The Game” Looking forward to watching each of these teams grow and tackle new challenges on the trail as they join us for progressional sessions. Great job, everyone! 🐾https://bookwhen.com/carterspetservices. #mantrailingdogs #mantrailingforfun #hartshillhayes #positivedogtraining
“The nose is the gateway to the mind.” Did you know that your dog’s nose is more than just a sense of smell—it’s a gateway to their mind! At Carter's Pet Services, we harness this incredible power through scent detection, unlocking your dog’s natural instincts and intelligence. Join me on Friday 15th November in Kidderminster for a session that will challenge and stimulate their senses. Book now: https://bookwhen.com/carterspetservices/e/ev-sep7-20241115143000 #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentwork #dogsnose #positivedogtraining #kidderminster
Day 2 of the Warwickshire Trailing Weekend🐾. Yesterday the teams joined me for an action-packed second day, taking on the urban environment! 🌆 We worked on trails through busy streets, shifting surfaces, and tons of new scents.One of the highlights? Trailing into a lift and locating the exit! 🚪🚶♀️ This exercise put our dogs’ skills to the test, challenging them to follow scent through confined spaces and unfamiliar terrain. Watching these teams tackle the urban environment with determination and trust was inspiring. They truly showed resilience and adaptability! 💪🐶Stay tuned because dates for my 2025 Mantrailing Weekends are coming soon! Locations will be available in Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire.Fancy joining me? Email or DM now to express your interest and get first dibs on dates! 📧 #WarwickshireMantrailing #UrbanTrailing #K9Training #DogSports #mantrailingdog #trailingdog
🌧️ A Very Wet Day of Mantrailing at Cannock Chase! 🌧️ Despite the rain, it was amazing to meet teams with their trailing K9s today! Cannock Chase is such a great location for mantrailing, with scent pools adding an extra layer of challenge to the trails. The rain didn’t slow down these determined dogs – they stayed focused and worked incredibly hard! A few were tempted by the hiding deer scents, but they quickly got back to business. 🐾A huge well done to all the teams for their dedication! 🙌Join myself and Kathryn at Trailing K9s for our last event of 2024 on November 9th in the Midlands for urban mantrailing. Book your spot here: https://bookwhen.com/carterspetservices/e/ev-sxrf-20241109090000#Mantrailing #DogTraining #ScentWork #K9Training #WorkingDogs #CannockChase
