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Mel Taylor Dog Training I offer Mantrailing, Trail Hunt International ,Agility, Scent Detection & Life Skills Sessions.

12/01/2025

Feb Mantrailing Dates are available for booking on the website

08/01/2025

A reminder to please keep dogs on leads around livestock, particularly at this time of year. Fear and running can cause sheep to miscarry. 🐑

The ups and downs of Mantrailing!
08/01/2025

The ups and downs of Mantrailing!

08/01/2025

5 Tips to Improve Your Scent Detection Game

Whether you’re new to scent detection or an experienced handler, refining your skills can make a huge difference in your dog’s progress and enjoyment. Here are five practical tips to elevate your scent detection training:

1. Build a Strong Foundation
Start with the basics. Ensure your dog has a clear understanding of the target odor and consistently rewards correct indications. Taking the time to strengthen foundational skills like focus and confidence will pay off as the searches become more complex.

2. Vary the Environment
Dogs are incredible at generalizing odor, but they still need practice in different locations. Train in various settings like your garden, a park, or even an unfamiliar indoor space. Changing the environment helps proof your dog’s ability to work in distracting or unfamiliar conditions.

3. Keep Sessions Short and Sweet
Quality over quantity is key in scent detection training. Short, focused sessions ensure your dog stays motivated and avoids burnout. End on a high note with a successful find and plenty of praise!

4. Reward Strategically
Be consistent and enthusiastic with your rewards. Whether it’s treats, a toy, or verbal praise, make sure your dog associates finding the target odor with something amazing. Use high-value rewards, especially for new or challenging scenarios, to keep your dog engaged.

5. Work on Your Handling Skills
Remember, scent detection is a partnership! Pay attention to your own movements and body language. Avoid unintentionally cueing your dog and practice leading them calmly through search areas. Confidence and clarity in your handling make a big difference.

Bonus Tip: Keep It Fun!
Above all, scent detection should be enjoyable for both you and your dog. Celebrate every success, laugh through the challenges, and enjoy the process of working together as a team.

Looking forward to getting back to Mantrailing when I return from my break.
05/01/2025

Looking forward to getting back to Mantrailing when I return from my break.

Motto for every day this year! What's coming in 2025I have decided to concentrate more on purely Scent Work Activities a...
04/01/2025

Motto for every day this year!

What's coming in 2025
I have decided to concentrate more on purely Scent Work Activities as they are so good for our dogs, providing them with the natural stimulation they need to enhance their lives and mentally and physically tire them.
More Trail Hunt International Foundations
Trail Hunt International Components
Trail Hunt International Quarterly Challenge
Trail Hunt AchievementsUK Scent Sport Mini Trail Assessments
More Mantrailing Components Skills
More Scent Detection Component Skills
UK Scent Sport Achievement Tests for Scent Detection
Some themed Mantrailing Sessions
More on Focus Trailing in the summer to help all trailing dogs.
Some fun Tracking Sessions
Themed Scent Detection Workshops
Don't worry Agility folks..... Agility will be back when the weather improves.

31/12/2024

Happy New Year to you and your families.

Happy Christmas everyone! Enjoy your day!
25/12/2024

Happy Christmas everyone! Enjoy your day!

Congratulations to K&O for passing their Rural Grade 3 Assessment on Saturday. Well done.
24/12/2024

Congratulations to K&O for passing their Rural Grade 3 Assessment on Saturday. Well done.

Last Mantrailing session of 2024. Just four teams out. Practicing decoys and split starts and building confidence in the...
24/12/2024

Last Mantrailing session of 2024. Just four teams out. Practicing decoys and split starts and building confidence in the less experienced dogs.

There are a few spaces left for January Mantrailing. These are now open for multiple bookings. Thank you for sticking to...
24/12/2024

There are a few spaces left for January Mantrailing. These are now open for multiple bookings. Thank you for sticking to one in the first instance.
Friday 3rd Jan - 2 spaces
Sat 4th Jan 1 space
Sat 25th Jan - 1 space
Thur 30th 1—Space—longer trails must be Confident on Scent Article start. I will start working on the February dates after Christmas.
Happy Xmas to you all.

23/12/2024

Thank you to all my clients for being such a wonderful bunch of people always supportive of me and others. Its been a pleasure playing dog stuff with you all. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Some images from This weeks session from our session in Letcombe. Lots of decoy work. Gates and working open areas.
22/12/2024

Some images from This weeks session from our session in Letcombe. Lots of decoy work. Gates and working open areas.

I failed to take any photos while the dogs were doing their Xmas searches but here they are either in Xmas attire or wit...
19/12/2024

I failed to take any photos while the dogs were doing their Xmas searches but here they are either in Xmas attire or with their Xmas prize. Well done to all the dogs and owners, it has been a joy scenting with you this year! Happy Xmas and New Year

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Happy New Year to you and your families.

Thank you to all my clients for being such a wonderful bunch of people always supportive of me and others. Its been a pleasure playing dog stuff with you all. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Nice searching on Tuesday morning. Just finished foundations and we are building on confidence and enjoying the search.

Still looking for some reassurance from Mum but persists with his search. Well done he has not been doing Scent detection for long.

Mia started her Trail Hunt International Foundations in August and struggled in the first few sessions with low motivation. Mum has worked really hard on building her dedication to the odour and look at them flying last week! Trail Hunt International

Just found this whopper on one of my dogs, so keep a check, they are still lurking!

Mantrailing intro just finished and packed up in time!

New Mantrailing Introduction Workshop, Friday 20th September, 10 am to 1pm. No experience is necessary. All ages and breeds welcome. Dogs must be happy to be left in the car between turns. We will be near the cars at all times. Near Garford, Oxfordshire OX13. Book Here: https://MelTaylorDogTraining.as.me/MantrailingIntroduction20thSept

Match practice for UkScent Sport. Good run!

Big Well done to Mia and Victoria, Mia had no interested in the scent squirrel at all and they have worked really hard and impressed us last week with this demo of their new found love!

MANTRAILING INTRODUCTION COURSE - SATURDAY 21st JULY at 9.30am - approx 12.30pm. Near Garford, OX13. Fantastic activity for you and your dog to enjoy together. Searching for a hidden person. No experience is required, suitable for all ages and breeds. Book Here: https://MelTaylorDogTraining.as.me/MantrailingIntroductionJuly21st Dogs must be happy to rest in car in between turns.

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Why “Game On”

Welcome, “Game On” dog training. I am Mel Taylor, I am mostly known in the area for my Canine & Equine Photography. www.meltaylorphotography.co.uk

A little about me and my passion for dog training.

I have been nutty about dogs all my life. I have had the pleasure of owning 13 dogs, a mixed bunch of breeds, lurchers, collie x, staffie x, all resuce dogs. From pups I have had my Working sheep dog and most recently my Mini American Shepherds.

I love Dog Agility and have been competing for 10 yrs. My current dogs are Grade 5 & 6.