Is my dog suitable for mantrailing or scent school?

Yes, especially for reactive, anxious, or high-energy dogs, these activities can be adapted for dogs of all breeds, ages, and abilities.

Do I need previous training experience?

No, you do not need any previous experience. Both mantrailing and scent work rely on your dog's natural instincts and innate desire to smell the world, making them accessible to complete beginners, dogs of all breeds, and dogs of varying energy levels or ages. We teach you how to do both.

Which should I choose — Mantrailing or Scent School?

Both complement each other beautifully. Many dogs enjoy doing both.

Mantrailing & Scent School Training for Every Dog

Build confidence, strengthen your bond, and unleash your dog’s natural scent-tracking ability with guided professional training in Norfolk & Suffolk.

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What exactly is Mantrailing & Scentwork?

Mantrailing and scentwork harness your dog's natural instincts through rewarding search activities that build confidence, focus and partnership. its mentally enriching, deeply fulfilling and suitable for dogs of all breeds and abilities.

Builds Confidence

Helps nervous or uncertain dogs grow in confidence through successful, rewarding search experiences

Encourages Independence

Empowers dogs to think, lead the search and work with greater confidence and autonomy

Improves Focus

Develops concentration, problem-solving and engagement while channeling natural scenting instincts

Perfect for energetic Dogs

Provides mental and physical enrichment, making it ideal for active dogs who thrive purpose

Why Train With us

Experience the transformation in your dog when they are engaged, challenged, and supported.

Confidence Building

Mantrailing and scent school give your dog the freedom to think, problem-solve and succeed. Each search builds confidence, emotional security and resilience, especially for nervous, shy or rehomed dogs.

Mental Enrichment

Challenge your dog in the way nature intended. Scent work stimulates the mind, reduces frustration and provides a rewarding outlet for natural instincts through structured, engaging activities.

Strenghtens Your Bond

Work together as a team while your dog leads the search and you learn to trust their instincts. Shared success builds communication, trust and a deeper partnership.

Meet your instructor, Valerie

Trailing Tails began with a small dachshund with a big personality, Daisy. When Daisy was just six months old, I began searching for an activity that would suit her curious mind and strong natural instincts. That search led us to Mantrailing… and everything changed from there. Daisy took to Mantrailing instantly.

She progressed through her Level 1 assessment with confidence, proving just how valuable this sport can be for any pet dog. Inspired by her success, I continued my journey and became a Mantrailing Global Instructor & Assessor, soon joined by Daisy’s daughter, Lily, another talented little trailer!

Today, Trailing Tails proudly offers Mantrailing Introduction Courses and follow-on training from Levels 1 to 4 across Norfolk and Suffolk, with our base in Attleborough.

Find the Right Session

Whether you're just starting out or looking for tailored guidance, we have a session to suit you and your dog.

Group Mantrailing Adventures

Join structured group sessions in varied locations to develop skills, gain experience and enjoy training with like-minded handlers.

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1:1 Personalised Training

Tailored one-to-one mantrailing and scent school sessions focused on your dog's individual needs, goals and progression.

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Beginner and Scent Work Sessions

Perfect for new teams starting their scent journey, with guided searches designed to build confidence and understanding and progressions classes for teams that already sniff.

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Training Across Norfolk & Suffolk

From woodland trails to urban settings and coastal terrain, our mantrailing and scent school sessions offer varied environments designed to build confidence, develop skills and keep every trail exciting.