Track n Trail Workshops
Mantrailing in Surrey
Want to tap into your dog's incredible natural abilities and try something completely different? Our mantrailing workshop in Banstead gives you and your dog an exciting introduction to scent tracking – a thrilling activity that's perfect for all breeds, ages, and fitness levels. Whether you have a high-energy working dog or a gentle senior, mantrailing offers mental stimulation, confidence-building, and quality bonding time in the great outdoors.
What is Mantrailing?
Mantrailing is the art of training your dog to follow the unique scent trail of a specific person. Using techniques rooted in real-world search-and-rescue operations, your dog learns to use their incredible sense of smell to track and locate a "missing person" in a safe, controlled, and fun environment.
Unlike traditional tracking, mantrailing focuses on human scent rather than ground disturbance, making it accessible to every dog regardless of their physical ability. It's not just for working breeds – any dog can excel at mantrailing!
"This is just the most fun workshop ever! Bailey was amazing at it, I was shocked at how naturally and quickly he picked it up. And he was exhausted afterwards, bonus!"
Emma & Bailey
"Just love these classes! The instructors make the trails really fun and interesting and all our dogs have a great time!"
Jules and Rogue
What You'll Learn in our Mantrailing Workshops
Our hands-on mantrailing workshop in Banstead, Surrey introduces you and your dog to the fundamentals of scent work:
How to recognize and follow scent trails – understanding how your dog uses their nose to track human scent
Building your dog's confidence – watching them discover and trust their natural abilities
Handler skills and communication – learning to read your dog's body language and work as a team
Starting scent discrimination – helping your dog identify and follow a specific person's scent
Problem-solving together – navigating challenges and celebrating successes
This isn't just training. It's an adventure that strengthens the unique bond between you and your dog.
COST: £55 per dog
DURATION: 2 hours
Location & Venue Details
Our beginner Track n Trail Workshops are held at:
Hengest Farm
21a Woodmansterne Lane
Banstead
Surrey
SM7 3EY
Conveniently located for dog owners in Sutton, Banstead, Carshalton, Wallington, Croydon, Epsom, Ewell, Stoneleigh, Worcester Park, Cheam, and surrounding Surrey areas.
Who Is This Workshop For?
Our Banstead Mantrailing workshop welcomes:
All dog breeds and sizes – from Chihuahuas to Great Danes
Puppies to senior dogs – as long as they can walk and sniff comfortably
Nervous or reactive dogs – we work one-on-one and at your dog's pace
High-energy dogs – perfect outlet for mental stimulation
Working breeds – satisfy their need for a "job"
Pet dogs looking for enrichment – add excitement to your routine
Never tried mantrailing before? Perfect! This workshop is designed specifically for beginners. No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and your dog!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We can work with reactive dogs on an individual basis or with appropriate spacing. Mantrailing actually helps many reactive dogs build confidence and focus. Please let us know about your dog's needs when booking so we can ensure the best experience.
Mantrailing is very adaptable. We start with short, simple trails suitable for all fitness levels. If your dog can walk for 15-20 minutes, they can mantrail. We adjust the difficulty based on each dog's abilities.
Bring your dog on a comfortable harness (not a collar for tracking work), a long lead (we can provide if needed), high-value treats, water for your dog, and weather-appropriate clothing for yourself. We'll provide all other equipment.
Absolutely! Mantrailing is fantastic for puppies. It's gentle on growing joints while providing excellent mental stimulation and confidence-building. Puppies as young as 12 weeks can start learning basic scent work.
Plan for approximately 2 hours. This includes an introduction to mantrailing, practical exercises, and Q&A time. Each dog typically completes 2-3 trails during the session.
That's completely normal! Most dogs attending our workshops are complete beginners. We start with the absolute basics and guide you every step of the way. You'll be amazed at how quickly dogs pick up their natural scenting abilities.
Mantrailing is as gentle or active as you need it to be. While you'll be walking with your dog, we keep trails short and manageable. If you have mobility concerns, please let us know and we'll adapt accordingly.
Many people discover that mantrailing becomes a favorite activity! After completing our introduction workshop, you can:
Continue with regular mantrailing sessions
Join our mantrailing community and practice groups
Progress to more challenging trails and scenarios
Explore competitive mantrailing opportunities
We'll provide information about ongoing training options at the workshop.
Mantrailing offers something truly special – a chance to see your dog in their element, working with their most powerful sense, and absolutely loving every moment. Our Banstead workshop provides expert guidance in a supportive, fun environment where every dog succeeds.
Limited spaces available to ensure individual attention.
Book your mantrailing workshop today and unlock your dog's natural scenting superpowers!
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