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Preparing for Mantrailing in the Summer
Your guide to keeping your dog safe in warmer temperatures Yes, we will be mantrailing in the summer. However… be prepared for early sessions. No offence, but I will not put any dog at risk because you prefer a lie-in 🙂 Why this matters more than people think From my experience as a dog walker, many owners hugely underestimate just how dangerous heatstroke in dogs actually is. Most dogs are brilliant at keeping themselves warm in winter. Cooling themselves down in summer? No
northolthounds
Mar 273 min read


All Things Scent Article in Mantrailing
The basis of mantrailing is simple: your dog is following the scent from a specific scent article to a specific person, not just finding any person in the environment. The Biology Behind the Scent Every second, we shed thousands of tiny scent particles. These particles carry bacteria , which can grow, change, and degrade depending on the environment. Each of us has a unique “cocktail” of bacteria, hormones, skin cells, sweat, and other compounds. This combination is what mak
northolthounds
Mar 204 min read


Mantrailing Terminology: Your Guide
Mantrailing is great fun, but it can come with a lot of new terms! Don’t worry, I know it can be confusing at first, so I’ve put...
northolthounds
Sep 30, 20255 min read


Why Mantrailing is a Game Changer for Dogs with Strong Hunting Instincts
If you share your life with a dog who has a strong hunting instinct/prey drive, you’ll know how challenging it can sometimes be. Chasing...
northolthounds
Aug 24, 20252 min read


Why the Right Equipment at the Right Time Matters in Mantrailing
Dogs are contextual learners. They learn best when the situation, environment, and cues around them are consistent with what they’ve...
northolthounds
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Why Every London Dog Should Give Mantrailing a Go, Especially Apartment Pups!
London is a glorious patchwork of parks, pavements, and pop-ups, but it can feel cramped when you’ve got four paws and an endless sense...
northolthounds
Jun 14, 20252 min read


"A Dog’s World Is Only As Big As We Make It, And Why 'Doing Your Best' Might Not Be Enough"
As dog lovers, we all want the best for our dogs. We try to feed them the right food, take them for walks, buy them toys, and give them...
northolthounds
May 16, 20253 min read


Why Mental Stimulation is Essential for Working Breeds
…and how scentwork (like mantrailing!) can be a total game changer Working breeds were quite literally born to work . Whether it’s...
northolthounds
Apr 19, 20252 min read


What to Bring to a Mantrailing Introduction Workshop
Heading to your first Mantrailing workshop? You're in for an exciting adventure! Mantrailing is an incredible activity that taps into...
northolthounds
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Why Mantrailing is Perfect for Nervous and/or Reactive Dogs
Owning a reactive or nervous dog can sometimes feel really limiting. Walks can be stressful. Group training classes might not feel like...
northolthounds
Apr 13, 20252 min read
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