1066 Mantrailing and K9 Games

06/08/2024

1066 Mantrailing is now closed for summer holidays! Merlin and I are going on a couple of camping trips and will hopefully have a few adventures. I’ll be back in between for Tuesdays K9 games but there are no more Mantrailing sessions until 21st August. Take care folks and enjoy the summer!

19/07/2024

Next Introduction to Mantrailing workshop will be held (edited to add time) at 9am on Friday 6th September near Stone Cross. Only one space remains available! Follow the link below to read more about it - contact me if you’re not sure if it’s suitable for your dog. Book online at the link too.

One space unexpectedly re available- book below

https://bookwhen.com/1066nosejobs/e/ev-s6jh-20240906090000

14/07/2024

🌟 Commonly Asked Questions 🌟

Can Mantrailing Dogs Take Part in Trail Hunt International?

Absolutely, 1000% YES!!!!!

Trail Hunt is a blend of Tracking and Trailing pulling aspects of both into a brand new sport.

We teach the dogs with clarity about the sport and use a specific odour.

This coupled with a specific start signal and verbal communication means that dogs understand when they are Mantrailing, when they are Trail Hunting and also when they are Tracking and doing Scent Detection.

When you train with clarity your dog knows what’s expected of them.

In addition all the Mantrailing dogs who take part in Trail Hunt we have seen a massive increase in their Mantrailing abilities.

So don’t be put off if your dog is currently Mantrailing, Trail Hunt will help with your Mantrailing training and give you another sport to take part in.

14/07/2024

🌟 Meet your Instructors 🌟

Jane owns 1066 Mantrailing and K9 Games covering the South East Coast UK and is Instructor number 0021.

Jane offers Foundations level classes and workshops.

Drop her a line to get booked on.

14/07/2024

Coming Soon - Trail Hunt International (see Merlin in this post!)

🌟 Commonly asked Questions 🌟

Is my dog too old to join Trail Hunt?

Dogs of ALL ages can enjoy Trail Hunt. Our Instructors are trained to be able to adapt exercises to suit our golden oldies so that they can take part in Trail Hunt with the same fulfilment as their younger canine buddies.

Trail Hunt is low impact and is carried out at the speed of the dog meaning it’s accessible to every dog even our golden oldies.

Pictured below is Merlin, he’s 11 years old and thriving at learning a new sport. He takes his time with his trails and we make sure the trails and exercises are suitable and appropriate for him and his age.

So if you have a golden oldie who would benefit from some mental and physical enrichment in the form of Trail Hunt then find your nearest Instructor and get them enrolled.

06/07/2024

1066 will be closed for a week from Sunday 7th July as I’m away on a couple of courses, including Trail Hunt International - hoping to qualify as an instructor in this exciting new sport very soon!

16/05/2024

K9 Games are back - Tuesday evenings from now to the end of August while light and weather permit, the popular Fun Sessions (K9 Games) start again next week. These are open to all.

Cost is £12 per session payable on the night. You need to book in using the link below. Bookings open 6 days beforehand. Cancellation policy applies.

I will cancel if it is raining - too slippery!

15/05/2024

If you are on my waiting list, I have just emailed you details of an evening 3-week intro course starting in June - check your emails!

If you arent on the list - drop me a message to be added!

07/05/2024

I have spaces in my next 4 week block of UKSS scent work classes starting Friday 10th May evenings . Beginners or with scent work experience

https://bookwhen.com/1066nosejobs

01/05/2024

A new 4 week block of classes begins Friday 10th May - booking link is below!

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26/04/2024

Short video from tonight’s class - this is Indie the Australian Shepherd showing us how Scent Match works! Tonight was week 4 for two classes at Dicker Village Hall, we’ve all had a lot of fun!

03/04/2024

Introduction workshop dates for May have just been emailed to everyone on the mailing list. Choice of two dates. Check your email!

30/03/2024

Spring is springing at last at 1066HQ - and it’s intro workshop time!

11/03/2024

April Mantrailing intro date has been emailed to everyone on the waiting list and sold out in 27 minutes - if you haven’t had the email and want to go on the list to hear about the next date, drop me an email!
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14/02/2024

I have news!1066 Mantrailing is expanding into more sports! I have just qualified as an instructor with UK ScentSport (https://www.ukscentsport.co.uk/) and will be starting these new classes very soon!

There are 4 components and these will all run as different classes. You can do one or all - whatever you fancy!

The components are:-

Match - finding an item that matches the scent the dog is given (human scent)

Detect - finding the source of an odour (Kong)

Retrieve - finding an item with a specific scent and bringing it back to the handler

Trail ID - following the scent of a person and ID'ing which person it is

Classes will be starting this Spring!

19/12/2023

New intro date for Feb about to be emailed to the people who are on my waiting list. Alternative venue in Bexhill. Check your emails later or tomorrow morning to nab your place!

23/11/2023

If you are booked on the 2nd December intro workshop, I have just emailed you lots of details including a venue change due to waterlogged field!

18/11/2023

With apologies to all who are waiting to hear about an Intro Workshop date- my training ground is too waterlogged to get cars on to (or more importantly, off again) so I can’t organise any dates at the moment!

05/11/2023

Welcome to all the people I met today at the Chatsworth Hotel Dog Fayre!

05/11/2023

Dogs noses are so amazing

20/10/2023

I’ll be at this event, if you want to find out more- do pop along and say hello!

Man’s best friends and their owners are all invited to the first ever Chatsworth Dog Fayre taking place in Eastbourne in November.

The Chatsworth Hotel on the town’s seafront will play host to the event on Sunday 5 November from 1pm-5pm.

The event is being held to raise the profile of Eastbourne as a dog friendly destination and is one of several projects funded by the Visit Eastbourne Tourism Development Fund – a £15,000 pot to subsidise new initiatives, which help to increase footfall and visitor spend in the town.

The fayre will include pet portrait photograph sessions, pet first aid training, dog grooming demonstrations, doggy competitions, dog treats and a tombola, with dog food and pet fashion brands such as Butternut Box and Overglam Dog Fashion & More in attendance. Entry to the fayre is free to well behaved dogs and their owners.

The event is part of a weekend programme of activities at the hotel, offering accommodation packages and dog walking tours via DogFriendly.co.uk – where dog owners can also vote for Eastbourne as the most dog friendly destination (vote closes 31 October).

It takes place as a new Dog Friendly Guide is published, which will appear both online at VisitEastbourne.com and in print and distributed by the Friends of Eastbourne Seafront welcome team, Seafront Office and Eastbourne Visitor Centre.

The guide is a directory of all things dog friendly in Eastbourne and the surrounding areas.

Councillor Margaret Bannister, Eastbourne Borough Council’s Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure, Accessibility & Community Safety, said, “This is going to be an amazing event for our four-legged friends and their owners, and will showcase what a really dog friendly destination Eastbourne is.

“The VisitEastbourne Tourism Development Fund is all about partnership working and how by working together we can amplify our message to visitors and provide impactful results, highlighting the fantastic town that Eastbourne is and what it has to offer to wider audiences. I am delighted to see it working in action.”

In addition to dog friendly projects the Fund also supported the launch of new event A Taste of Victoria Place, which showcased the restaurant community in August, and will be supporting several other projects between now and December.

Applications were open exclusively to current members of Visit Eastbourne – managed by Eastbourne Borough Council’s Tourism & Culture team.

19/10/2023

To all my lovely followers, I’m sorry to tell you that I lost my beloved Molly to cancer on Tuesday (she’s the black one) and so this Friday’s intro is cancelled. More dates soon. Jx

25/09/2023

I’m on holiday now until Saturday 30th Sept, May not have internet!

21/09/2023

October introduction workshop sold out to people on the waiting list within 75 minutes! Next one will be November, message me if you want to go on the waiting list!

17/09/2023

Here’s a few more recent graduates of the last couple of Introduction to Mantrailing workshops, if you’d like to join them get in touch to go on the list to hear about upcoming dates! These usually sell out without needing to be advertised so if you’re keen, get yourself on the list!

15/07/2023

A good article

As veterinarians, Mantrailing holds a special place in our hearts.

Here's why we are captivated by this remarkable activity and its benefits for your dogs. 🐶❤️👃

Mantrailing taps into a dog's innate scenting abilities. It allows them to utilise their extraordinary sense of smell, honing their skills in tracking and locating specific scents. Witnessing their natural talents in action is truly awe-inspiring! Mantrailing has practical applications beyond just a recreational activity. Trailing dogs can assist in search and rescue operations, locating missing individuals, and even in forensic investigations.

Engaging in Mantrailing provides dogs with both mental and physical exercise. The intricate puzzles and challenges presented during trailing sessions keep their minds sharp, while the physical activity keeps them fit and energised. It's a win-win for their overall well-being.

Mantrailing boosts a dog's confidence levels significantly. Their self-assurance skyrockets as they successfully follow a trail and find their target. This newfound confidence often spills over into other aspects of their lives, positively impacting their behaviour and overall temperament.

At The Renew Centre, we have found Mantrailing to be helpful for dogs who cannot take on high physical exercise but can still get bored quickly. Due to Its low-impact nature, Mantrailing is perfect for those dogs needing a more controlled form of exercise.

If you're looking to embark on a Mantrailing journey with your dog as a form of low-impact exercise, book in with us for a seasonal check so we can provide your dog with a tailored assessment. Contact us on 01452 767735 to find out more.

09/07/2023

Today these two lovely dogs and handlers came along for a private intro session as they are friends who wanted to learn together. Rained quite a lot but our spirits weren’t dampened!

29/06/2023

Unfortunately the evening intro series planned for July has been cancelled as not enough people. The next intro will be organised for September in due course.

15/06/2023

Three more handlers and their lovely dogs introduced to Mantrailing today in a hastily rearranged cool shady venue!

02/06/2023

Another 4 super dogs and handlers introduced to Mantrailing this morning including my first Rottweiler (who was both adorable and brilliant)!