Jay K9 Mantrailing

12/08/2026

FINAL CALL – BOOKINGS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY

If you've been thinking about joining us for The Training Retreat, now is the time.

Booking closes this Friday, after which we'll be finalising the programme, practical sessions and attendee groups.

This isn't a seminar.

It isn't a conference.

And it isn't about sitting in a room listening to presentations.

It's a collaborative weekend where everyone brings something valuable and everyone leaves with more.

Over the course of the weekend you'll have the opportunity to:
🐾 Work dogs in small collaborative groups
🐾 Learn from the experience and knowledge of others
🐾 Share ideas, discuss challenges and solve problems together
🐾 Take time to reflect, recharge and work on your business as well as in it
🐾 Capture photographs and social media content
🐾 Leave with new ideas, renewed inspiration, stronger professional connections and practical actions you can put into practice straight away.

Whether you're a dog trainer, behaviourist, dog walker, pet professional or simply someone who enjoys learning with like-minded people, we'd love to welcome you.

The retreat begins with a relaxed evening meal and introductions on Friday 11th September, followed by two full days of practical training, discussion and collaborative learning, finishing at approximately 5pm on Sunday 13th September.

We're intentionally keeping numbers small to create a supportive, interactive atmosphere where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, learn and build lasting professional connections.

A £100 non-refundable commitment deposit secures your place and contributes towards venue hire, food and organisational costs. As we've said from the start, this retreat isn't being run as a profit-making event—we're simply aiming to cover costs and create something that brings passionate dog people together.

📍 Bedford Area

To book your place, visit:

www.jayk9.co.uk/services/

and select 11th September – Training Retreat.

Bookings close this Friday.

Learn Together. Share Together. Grow Together.

We can't wait to welcome everyone joining us.

P.S. Once bookings close, we'll be asking attendees to vote for the practical sessions they'd most like to attend, allowing us to build a programme around the interests, experience and expertise of the group. That means the final practical programme will be shaped by the people attending

22/06/2026

The Training Retreat
11th – 13th September | Bedford Area
Hosted by Diane Kasperowicz & Gerry Moss
We're incredibly excited to open bookings for a weekend dedicated to dogs, learning, collaboration and connection.
This isn't a conference where you sit and take notes, and it isn't a traditional training course.
It's a chance to step away from the day-to-day, work dogs, share ideas, solve problems, develop your skills and spend time with like-minded professionals who are passionate about continual learning.
Whether you're a dog trainer, behaviourist, dog walker, pet professional or simply someone who loves developing their knowledge, you'll be welcomed into a relaxed, supportive environment where everyone contributes and everyone learns.
Over the weekend we'll explore:
🐾 Practical dog training & dog sports
👣 Working dogs together
💡 Business development & instructor discussions
🤝 Collaboration, problem solving & idea sharing
🌿 Time to reflect, recharge & work on your business, not just in it
🍴 Great food, great conversations and plenty of laughs along the way
The retreat begins with an informal evening meal and introductions on Friday 11th September, followed by two full days of practical training, discussion and shared learning, finishing at approximately 5pm on Sunday 13th September.
📍 Location
Bedford Area
💙 Booking
A £100 non-refundable commitment deposit secures your place and contributes towards venue hire, food and organisational costs.
We'd also like to be completely transparent about pricing. This retreat is not being run as a profit-making event. Gerry and I are organising it because we genuinely believe there is huge value in bringing together like-minded dog professionals and enthusiasts to learn from one another, share experiences and build meaningful connections.
As we're still finalising some of the arrangements, we're unable to confirm the exact final cost at this stage. However, our aim is simply to cover expenses rather than generate profit, and we don't anticipate the final cost being significantly higher than the initial deposit.
We're intentionally keeping numbers small to create an interactive, supportive and genuinely collaborative experience where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and learn.
To book, visit:
www.jayk9.co.uk/services/
and select the 11th September Training Retreat.
Accommodation is booked separately, with nearby hotel, camping and caravan options available.
We genuinely believe that everyone attending will bring something valuable to the weekend, regardless of experience or background.
Train. Share. Collaborate. Recharge.
We can't wait to welcome you.

02/06/2026

18/05/2026

OMG…coming out of a weekender is always full of highs and lows.

The lows? We’re all sad it’s over, I’ve got a van to unpack and put away, there’s washing to sort, kit to clean and probably a fair amount of eating up leftovers…although strangely the cake never seems to need finishing 😂

But the highs seriously outweigh all of that.

This weekender was full of them.

Not just because of the awesome trailing, where the dogs absolutely excelled themselves and went above and beyond, but because of the community and the fun we all had together.

Weekenders are about so much more than just mantrailing.

They give us the opportunity to help handlers and dogs in ways outside of trailing and to build real-life skills and confidence.

Marley the Working Cocker, who normally never settles and barks for attention? Yep…with a little bit of training and support in our social group, he actually fell asleep.

Zoe the Mali, who has never camped before and takes a little time to warm to anything new and different (despite only living a few minutes away), absolutely smashed it this weekend. She camped in a safe, supportive environment, settled around the group and calmly watched strangers wandering about. Massive wins for her confidence and coping skills.

None of this happens by accident.

It’s only possible because of the incredible team of handlers who joined us — everyone there for each other, supporting, encouraging and helping one another throughout the weekend. So a huge shout out to every single one of them.

It was a busy one:
• 10 dogs attending across the weekend
• 7 dogs staying over for sleepovers
• Countless laughs, achievements and proud moments

And honestly, this is exactly why I love weekenders so much…they go far beyond the trailing.

Although…we can’t forget the prizes either 🏆

06/05/2026

Bruce came to us a little unsure of himself… but look at that strut now 🐾

One of the things we love most about mantrailing is watching confidence grow session by session.
Not just on the trail… but afterwards too 🧡

And judging by that walk back, Bruce knows he’s done an amazing job.

29/04/2026

A brilliant instructor trailing session today.

The teams were pushed hard, and it showed. Solid foundations and consistent commitment to training really came through when their problem-solving skills were tested with more unusual setups.

The focus across the day stayed the same: reading the dog’s body language and trusting the information they provide. Once that information is recognised, it’s down to the handler to make the right decisions.

That’s where the real learning happens.

A strong day all round—and one of those that reminds you why being a Mantrailing instructor is so rewarding.

28/04/2026

Monday night’s trailing was all about controlled casts—always a great way to put handlers to the test.
Can you recognise when your dog has genuinely hit the trail? And can you support them without getting in the way?

We worked this across different experience levels, with some particularly challenging start points. Dogs were picking up the trail in a way that meant they really had to work to establish the correct direction.

From there, we progressed onto older scent at junctions—pushing both dogs and handlers to properly investigate options. Multiple routes carried the trail layer’s scent, but only one led to the end point.

It took patience, observation and trust in the dog to get it right.

The dogs put in a huge amount of mental effort this evening—proper thinking work from start to finish. Safe to say there were probably a few very quiet evenings afterwards.

28/04/2026

You’ve got to love a themed training day 🐉

Last week our trailers took on a St George’s Day session… and they absolutely slayed it!

A great opportunity to introduce a bit of novelty—different articles, slightly unusual finds, and things not always appearing quite as expected. It might look like fun and games (and it is), but it all adds to the dogs’ experience and helps build resilience out on the trail.

These slightly quirky setups give dogs the chance to work things out, stay in the job and keep moving forward with their regression.

We had loads of fun—and that’s down to the brilliant group of people who turn up, get stuck in and make these sessions what they are. A huge thank you to all our awesome trailing teams - as you make these sessions what they are ❤️