In June 2019, I embarked on a journey that would forever change my relationship with dogs. As a devoted pet owner, I understood the importance of meeting my dogs’ needs beyond the basics. Two of my beloved companions stood out:
Spirit with knee and hip issues, Spirit couldn’t engage in strenuous activities. Her limitations tugged at my heart, urging me to find a way to enrich her life.
Nero, my working line German Shepherd, didn’t quite fit the mold of traditional classes. His sensitivity to various environments made standard training challenging. But Nero needed a purpose—a job that would channel his energy and intelligence.
Driven by this quest for more, I delved into active training with my dog's:
My loyal GSD partner, Nero, became my trailblazer. Together, we achieved the Mantrailing Global Level 1 & 2 assessments. However, as age caught up with him, we gracefully retired from the compitition of trails.
My spirited Springer Spaniels, River and Dusk, each took their own path. River successfully completed her Level 1 Assessment and continues to flurish in Scent Detection and while Dusk at just 7 months old is exploring a different Scent Detection direction.
Rescue dog Reef, the Sprocker I welcomed into my home, embarked on his own trailing journey. His fresh enthusiasm and eagerness keep's me motivated.
As I reflect on this adventure, I’m reminded that our dogs are more than pets—they’re our partners, our confidantes, and our inspiration. And so, the journey continues, fueled by passion, dedication, and the unwavering bond we share.
I am an accreditated Mantrailing instructor with Mantrailing Global (formerly known as Mantrailing UK) and a Tracking & Trailing Instructor with Scent Imprint for Dogs. This year i am also attending an 8 month course in Human ID Tracking with Ilkka Hormila completing a K9 Ilma Global Training.
As part of my services, I offer Mantrailing Introductions, progression sessions, and assessments across the Midlands along side Tracking and Trailing workshops covering areas such as Central Birmingham, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, and Leicestershire.
My journey has been enriched by trailing alongside esteemed individuals in the field:
Lisa Gorenflo: The creator of Mantrailing Global.
Former Mantrailing Global Head Instructors: Susanne Broughton, Kathryn Jones, Gerry Moss, Dawn Heaton, Rhiannon Bevan, and Kevin Motion.
My passion for knowledge continues to grow, and I’m currently exploring operational dog Trailing and Tracking for my own development. I’ve attended courses, workshops, and seminars with organizations British Mantrailing Academy, GAK9, and IMBTI (International Bloodhound Training Institute) & Wesley Visscher & Ilkka Hormila.
I eagerly anticipate sharing my love for pet dog sports with you and guiding you on an incredible journey into Mantrailing, Tracking & Trailing, drawing from my firsthand experience of actively training my own dogs.
Remember, in Mantrailing, “you can run, but you can’t hide” from your dog’s keen nose!
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