Breckland Mantrailing & Scentwork - Norfolk

08/02/2025

Over the next few weeks we will be testing the new mantrailing app updated features. I have downloaded the beta program as part of one of the testing volunteers and have shared some of our suggestions for upgrades so if you have any ideas, comment below and I will pass them on to The Mantrailing App

02/02/2025

Well done to the new dogs and handlers who completed their introduction to mantrailing today.

It was great to meet you and your dogs who all took to it with a lot of enthusiasm. I am looking forward to seeing you very soon.

Thank you to Laura and Kev for assisting this afternoon with laying trails, I very much appreciate it.

31/01/2025

It's only been 31 days but it's felt like 7 months 😅....finally the wait is over!

If you've done dry January...well done...now gets back to some normality.

The March dates go live this evening at 6pm.

https://bookwhen.com/brecklandmantrailing

Please book 121s directly with me and you can book up to April for those.

See you soon.

17/01/2025

A massive congratulations 🎊 to Angela and Rusty on completing their Stage 2 Assessment.

Angela has been working really hard with Rusty who is a GSD x Mali and is a big character with a lot of drive. The key was to get him calm down and focus on trails as often his excitement would cause a gasket to blow.

So I am really proud of how he performed on this trail. Credit to you Angela with taking in the learning and really working on your line handling and reading his body language.

This was a 1km double blind trail aged an hour and over forest terrain which at times was challenging under foot.

11/01/2025

Today, we conducted an engaging scenario-based scent detection training session, and it was a fantastic experience for both the dogs and their handlers!

The dogs were put through their paces as a team to clear a multi-room building across two levels, allowing them to apply their foundational training in a realistic setting with imitation training aids. I witnessed amazing searches from all the dogs, with clear and positive indications throughout the exercise.

It was particularly rewarding to see handlers actively implementing what they had learned, as well as reflecting on their experiences to understand why misses can occur during searches. This collaborative learning approach is essential for continuous improvement.

Thank you to everyone who participated today! Your hard work and dedication are truly commendable. I am looking forward to building on this experience in future sessions!

07/01/2025

Three very productive 121s today.

This morning Dawn and Deefa worked on hard surface, in particular distractions and contamination. I was really pleased with his focus and problem solving. Well done.

This afternoon with Helen and Ava, Ann and Penny we tackled a big distance trail aged around 1hr to work on stamina and concentration especially over such a distance.

l was really pleased with everyone today. Were there mistakes made, yes but here in lies the learning. Great focus by everyone....and the sun was shining!

Anyone wanting 121s, there are still some places in Jan and Feb. Contact me for details.

06/01/2025

******INTRODUCTION TO MANTRAILING******

Sunday 2nd March

This workshop is aimed at newcomers to mantrailing.

An opportunity for an intensive workshop covering all you need to get you and your dog started in this awesome sport.

The day will consist of a class room based theory lesson in the search house followed by an introduction to equipment, line handling and starter trails in the morning.

The afternoon will focus purely on the practical side of trailing to develop you and your dog further.

The day will run from 10am until 4pm at our 20 acre secure training area.

Spaces are limited.

Click the link to book

https://bookwhen.com/brecklandmantrailing/e/ev-s8fe-20250302000000

05/01/2025

Today marked another successful introduction to trailing, welcoming new dogs and handlers to this amazing sport!

After covering the theory, we embraced the drizzly weather and focussed on the practical elements. Everyone demonstrated impressive determination and enthusiasm and really took in the experience.

Alot of progress made throughout the day and I was really impressed with everyone's commitment, energy and sense of humour.

Thank you for having a positive attitude today and I am very grateful for you traveling so far to get here.

A huge thank you to Mada-Crewe. Dog Trainer. for organising!

I am looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

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02/01/2025

Great to be back to training after the festive break!

The first trailing session and scent work of the year and the dogs really showed up, especially with their focus today.

Definitely some tired dogs tonight.

Well done everyone 👏

31/12/2024

Happy New Year Everyone!

Here's to an awesome 2024 full of amazing trailing and international adventures and a look forward to 2025!

See you all in a few days and we will hit the ground running.

29/12/2024

Whilst I'm off for Christmas I thought I'd get some trails in and work off some of the turkey.

Sharing knowledge with other trainers and giving another perspective or ideas is really important.

Thanks Anna for setting up some.great trails for me. Got to keep sharp.

24/12/2024

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May this festive season bring joy, warmth, and cherished moments with loved ones—both two-legged and four-legged.

See you all in 2025!

21/12/2024

Today, we focused on long-distance trails on the penultimate trailing class of the year.

Long-distance trails are important for several reasons:

1. **Endurance Building**: They develop stamina for trailing over longer distance.

2. **Scent Dispersal**: Dogs learn to work with scents that are more dispersed and less concentrated.

3. **Confidence and Problem-Solving**: Navigating longer distances boosts problem-solving skills and confidence.

4. **Handler Communication**: These trails strengthen the bond between handler and dog as they work together.

In addition to the dogs, handlers also benefit from these sessions. Maintaining concentration over longer distances is crucial for effective trailing. It requires focus, patience, and the ability to read the dog's cues.

Today’s trails provided an excellent opportunity for handlers to enhance their observational skills and improve their communication with their dogs.

I am really pleased with everyone today. Well done 👏

17/12/2024

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******INTRODUCTION TO MANTRAILING******

Sunday 2nd February

This workshop is aimed at newcomers to mantrailing.

An opportunity for an intensive workshop covering all you need to get you and your dog started in this awesome sport.

The day will consist of a class room based theory lesson in the search house followed by an introduction to equipment, line handling and starter trails in the morning.

The afternoon will focus purely on the practical side of trailing to develop you and your dog further.

The day will run from 10am until 4pm at our 20 acre secure training area.

Spaces are limited.

Click the link to book

https://bookwhen.com/brecklandmantrailing/e/ev-s7fk-20250202000000

15/12/2024

A busy weekend of trails!

This weekend was definitely a tuning point for many of the dogs and handlers especially with the component exercises designed to enhance the dogs' drive and focus.

It was great to see everyone working well on one of the last trailing sessions of the year.

Keep up the good work 👏

07/12/2024

Something tells me I made the right call cancelling trailing classes today 🤣 👀