Workshops, Group Classes and Practices for Canine Trailing (Mantrailing)
A sport that lets your dog use their incredible sense of smell to track a specific person’s scent. Perfect for dogs of all ages and breeds, it’s a fun way to strengthen your bond while engaging their natural instincts. Join us to unleash your dog’s inner detective and enjoy a rewarding, real-world challenge!
Group classes for Canine Trailing
Sniff. Search. Succeed.
Welcome to Canine Trailing (also known as Mantrailing) — an exciting and fast-growing dog sport where you and your pup become a real-life search team! Your dog puts their powerful nose to work following the unique scent of one specific person, while you sharpen your observation skills and learn to read their every move. It’s teamwork at its best.
Unlike traditional tracking, we don’t keep noses glued to the ground — dogs learn to follow scent trails using a mix of ground scent, scent particles in the air, and wind currents to locate the hidden runner.
🐕 Always on-leash, Canine Trailing can be practiced just about anywhere — even in busy urban environments.
🌧️ Our group classes run for 4 consecutive weeks, outdoors, rain or shine!
🧠 Bonus: Trailing can also help build your dog’s confidence and resilience. We can even tailor sessions to include everyday triggers like other dogs or strangers as part of the training.
Get ready to discover the detective hiding in your dog — and have a blast doing it!
Canine Trailing Workshops
Curious about Canine Trailing but not ready to commit to a full course?
Our workshops are the perfect introduction for human/dog teams eager to dive into this exciting sport — no long-term commitment required!
Here’s what you’ll experience:
📢 A brief overview of the sport and the key factors that affect how scent travels
🐕🦺 A live demonstration of a dog trailing a runner
🎯 Tips and techniques to spark and maintain your dog’s drive to find the runner
🏃♂️ At least three guided runs to get your dog started on the trail
📅 Guidance on how to organize your own practice sessions to help your dog really grasp the goal — including how to fade their line of sight to the runner
Please note: While waiting for your turn, your dog should be comfortable staying calmly in your vehicle.
Reactive dogs are always welcome!
Plus, after the workshop, you’ll gain access to our guided practice sessions to keep the momentum going!
Canine Trailing Guided Practice
Take your Canine Trailing skills to the next level with our Guided Practice sessions!
Designed for teams who’ve already taken a group class or workshop, these sessions focus on sharpening the skills you’ve built so far. Each run is customized to match your current level, setting your team up for success and confidence every time.
Less experienced teams get 2-3 runs to build momentum, while seasoned teams usually take 1-2 runs, depending on complexity and energy levels. We use the Mantrailing app to track your runner’s path and measure your team’s accuracy, giving you clear insights into your progress.
After each run, receive personalized feedback with actionable tips to improve your practice at home. Though we provide approximate start times, some teams move faster than others—thanks in advance for your patience and preparedness as you wait your turn!
And as always, reactive dogs are warmly welcomed.
It’s a fantastic way to kick off your day, with your dog happily engaged and ready for a calm, contented rest afterward!
Group Classes
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For : All dogs - intro class
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Focus: Motivation and drive to find the ''missing'' person, starting different surfaces and turns depending on the dog
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Location : 15005 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H1A 5S5
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Duration: 5 Weeks, Weekly Sessions
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Price: $225+tx
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Includes: Pdf to guide your practice between sessions, access to our facebook group to post and receive feedback on your training
Workshops
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For : All dogs - intro class
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Focus: Starting your dog so they understand the objective, motivation
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Location :TBD - put yourself on our wait list!
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Duration: 3hrs depending on number of participants
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Price: $189
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Includes: At least 3 runs for your dog, pdf of the exercises and how to continue your training. Access to our facebook group tp upload your practices!
Guided Practice
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For : Human/Canine teams who had taken a group class or worksop
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Focus: Practising your training!
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Location: 15005 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H1A 5S5
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Duration: 20mins a run, we ask that you stay to be a runner for another team
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When: Sunday afternoons, starting at Noon
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Price: $35+tx