Introduction To Mantrailing For Pet Dogs

Please bring the following items with you to the workshop:

A well-fitting, Y shaped harness for your dog
A long line - 10m or 15m length is ideal, I can let you borrow one on the day if you don't already have this
Some high value rewards for your dog - this could be anything your dog loves but doesn't have very often (something extra special!). It is also beneficial to use a food your dog dog can lick, if they value this type of reward, examples of high value rewards could be cream cheese, sardines, tuna, wet cat food. Just small quantities of high value treats are required, approx. 6 x teaspoons for a small dog and 6 x tablespoons for a large dog.
At least 2 small plastic containers to hold the treats
Plenty of water and a dog bowl - sniffing is thirsty work
A scent article for yourself, this could be any item of clothing you have touched or worn for a short period of time, such as a small scarf or a hat etc. Please pop the scent article in a clean sandwich bag or similar, this is to protect the scent for the elements and to prevent cross contamination of scent. Other dogs on the session will use your scent article so don't bring anything of high value to you as some dogs may pick the scent article up, and for this reason, please do not bring a sock.
Refreshments for yourself
Sensible footwear and waterproof clothing in case of bad weather
Dogs are required to rest in the cars between goes - there will always be people around the cars for safety. If your dog is not used to resting in the car you may want to bring a Kong or something similar to help them settle. If you think this may be a problem please contact us before booking.