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Mantrailing NZ Mantrailing classes/workshops in Wellington NZ
- A great sport teaching dogs to find people! The dogs game of hide and seek!

17/11/2024

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**What’s the Difference Between Mantrailing and Tracking Dogs?**  Ever wonder, “What’s the difference between mantrailin...
08/09/2024

**What’s the Difference Between Mantrailing and Tracking Dogs?**

Ever wonder, “What’s the difference between mantrailing and tracking in dog sports?” You’re not alone! Both involve a dog using their superhero-level nose to track a person’s scent along a trail. But there are some key differences in how they go about their sniffing business.

In **mantrailing**, dogs don’t necessarily follow the footsteps. Instead, they follow the scent instinctively—wherever it goes. Think of it like this: your dog’s nose is a sniffing GPS, and they’re locking onto the scent that’s been carried by the wind, the ground, moisture or the vegetation —basically, wherever that magical scent cloud floats to.

**Tracking**, however, is a bit more, well, “by the book.” It’s a nose-to-the-ground operation where the dog carefully follows the exact footsteps of a person, sniffing out ground disturbances like a little detective on the case. Precision is the name of the game.

# # Sniffing Out the Fun

At the end of the day, the difference between tracking and mantrailing comes down to how we ask the dogs to work. Mantrailing lets them use their nose with more freedom, while tracking is more about precision. Both are fun for dogs and give them a natural outlet for all that sniffing power they’ve got bottled up!

The good news? Both sports can complement each other. Tracking makes your dog more accurate on the trail, while mantrailing teaches them to use scent more efficiently. Win-win! 🏆

Whether you choose mantrailing, tracking, or both, they’re excellent ways to bond with your dog, learn how to read their body language, and give them a low-impact but high-reward mental workout. Plus, you’ll meet a community of awesome people who love to let their dogs do what they do best—sniff! 👃🐕

So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and let your dog’s nose lead the way! 🐾🐾

I'm thrilled by the amount of interest we've received—it's been incredible! Many of you have been asking how to get invo...
03/09/2024

I'm thrilled by the amount of interest we've received—it's been incredible! Many of you have been asking how to get involved, and I'm excited to say that we've already got a waitlist forming even before the next Intro dates are announced. I apologize if it's been a bit unclear on how to book in. If you're interested, just send me a DM, and I'll happily add you to the waitlist! Thanks for your patience and enthusiasm!

Level 1 Log books ready!
31/08/2024

Level 1 Log books ready!

How amazing are our dogs! 🐶
22/08/2024

How amazing are our dogs! 🐶

Mantrailing is a sport where dogs are trained to find people by following their unique scent trail. Every dog has an ins...
18/08/2024

Mantrailing is a sport where dogs are trained to find people by following their unique scent trail. Every dog has an instinct to hunt, and Mantrailing offers a safe, controlled, and productive outlet for this natural ability.

In essence it’s a game of hide & seek for your dog!

Unlike many other dog sports, Mantrailing is suitable for all dogs, regardless of age, breed, or physical abilities!

Mantrailing progression session! These dogs were amazing 🤩!
11/08/2024

Mantrailing progression session! These dogs were amazing 🤩!

Great first Intro to Mantrailing!
21/07/2024

Great first Intro to Mantrailing!

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