24/1 Great Massingham Intro Mantrailing

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Mantrailing, the fascinating and rewarding activity of training dogs to follow human scent trails, is gaining popularity worldwide. It involves dogs tracking a specific individual's scent over various terrains and conditions. While this might sound like something out of a police TV show, mantrailing is accessible to anyone with a dog and a bit of patience. In this blog post, the numerous benefits of mantrailing, ranging from physical exercise to mental stimulation and the strengthening of the bond between dog and handler. Before delving into the benefits, it's essential to understand what mantrailing entails. Unlike general tracking, where dogs follow a scent trail on the ground, mantrailing involves dogs following a human scent dispersed in the air. This scent can come from skin cells, hair, and sweat, which are unique to each person. Mantrailing dogs are trained to identify and follow this unique scent, starting from an item belonging to the person they are tracking.