Walkies with kat

14/05/2026

Mantrailing is more than following a scent trail — it’s built through learning, motivation, and partnership. 🐾

Using both classical and operant conditioning, dogs learn to love the search while building confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills. That’s what makes mantrailing such an incredible activity for both dog and handler. 💜

12/05/2026

Sunday’s mantrailing session in Basingstoke gave us a great opportunity to really test our dogs in a rural environment 🌿🐾
This week we used camouflage hides, making it much harder for the dogs to spot their person visually. It was amazing to watch the dogs work right up until the very last second, truly using their noses and problem-solving skills to locate their hidden person.
The session gave us such a good insight into how well people can actually hide and just how determined our dogs are when they stay committed to the trail. Every team worked incredibly hard and it was brilliant seeing the dogs push through the challenges and trust their scent work.
A really fun and rewarding session all round! 💙

11/05/2026

Saturday’s mantrailing session down in Gosport was so much fun! 🌊🐾
This week we worked in a large open space next to the seaside, with hides set near the water adding an extra challenge for the dogs. We had lots of different distractions to work through including sea breezes carrying scent in different directions, undulating surfaces, people passing by, and huge open spaces with very little containment.
The dogs did an amazing job adapting to the environment and working through the challenges with confidence. It was great to watch teams problem solve together and have so much fun while doing it! 🐶💙
Well done everyone who joined us this weekend!

05/04/2026

Happy easter everyone

17/03/2026

Mantrailing Monday was such a great day! 🐾

We had such a laugh out there, but it wasn’t just fun (even though there was plenty of that!). It was a really good opportunity to see how our dogs work in more open spaces and around real-life distractions.

Sometimes those distractions can feel like a setback, but actually they’re where the magic happens ✨ They teach us to slow down, be patient, and really trust our dogs. And when you do… you start to see the positives come through.

Every dog worked so hard, and it was lovely to watch those little wins build into bigger successes 💛

12/03/2026

Hi everyone, I just wanted to pop on and explain why things have been a little quiet from me recently.
They say never to work with animals or kids… well I’ve somehow decided to do both! 😅 I’ve taken on a role working with children, alongside continuing my work with dogs.
Alongside this, we’ve also had some family illnesses which has made things a little more challenging, and it’s meant I’ve had to step back from the business and social media more than I normally would.
Over the next couple of weeks things should hopefully start to settle down, and I’m planning to take a bit of time to focus on getting myself back on track mentally so I can give my business the time and energy it deserves again.
Thank you so much to everyone for your patience, support and understanding while I’ve been a bit quiet. Sometimes life asks us to slow down and focus on family and ourselves for a little while.
I’m really looking forward to getting back to things soon and continuing to do what I love.

07/03/2026

19/02/2026

🐾 DID YOU KNOW… Your scent falls off you like glitter?

As you move, tiny skin cells (called rafter scent) fall off your body and land on the ground, grass, and paths.
Dogs can:

Follow where you’ve been
Tell which direction you travelled
Work out how recent the trail is

This is why activities like mantrailing are so powerful — your dog is doing what they’re biologically brilliant at 🧠✨

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16/02/2026

Has anyone else felt like it’s rained for about 38 days straight? 🌧️ At some point in the day it’s just soggy, wet, foggy… and honestly, I don’t mind it too much — but I know there are some dogs who haven’t been out for proper walks lately because we’ve all been playing dodge the rain!
And do you know what? That’s okay. Been there. 🙋‍♀️
Not every day has to be a long, muddy walk. If the weather’s not suitable — whether it’s pouring down, super windy, or just miserable — we can meet our dogs’ needs in other ways.
At home, we’ll do scent work indoors. Scatter feeding, little find-it games, hiding toys, using boxes… anything that gets that nose working 🐶👃
Remember, 10–15 minutes of sniffing and thinking can be just as tiring — sometimes more tiring — than a long walk.
So if you’ve skipped a walk or two because of this endless rain, don’t feel guilty. You’re not failing your dog. You’re adapting. And that’s good ownership 💛
Tell me — are you braving the rain, or are you team indoor enrichment at the moment?

15/02/2026

DID YOU KNOW… Dogs see the world through their nose?

A dog’s sense of smell is up to 100,000 times stronger than ours 🤯

While we notice what something looks like, dogs notice:

Who’s been there
Where they went
How long ago they left

That lamppost on your walk? It’s basically a doggy newspaper 🗞️🐶

👉 Letting your dog sniff isn’t “wasting time” — it’s mental enrichment and helps them feel calmer and more fulfilled.

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09/02/2026

🐕‍🦺✨ MANTRAILING INTRO SESSIONS – HAMPSHIRE (GOSPORT)

Ever wondered what your dog could do if they were allowed to use their nose properly?
Mantrailing teaches dogs to find a hidden person using scent — and honestly… watching it click is magic ✨
📍 Gosport, Hampshire
📅 Saturday 28th February
📅 Saturday 11th April

💡 Why try mantrailing?

🐾Suitable for all dogs – young, old, shy, reactive, high-energy or nervous
🐾Builds confidence and independence
Amazing mental enrichment (tired brains = happy dogs)
🐾No obedience, no pressure, no comparisons

This isn’t like traditional dog training.
You work as a team, at your pace, with a friendly, encouraging and supportive approach every step of the way 💛
Perfect as a taster or something totally new to try with your dog.

For more information:

🌐www.walkieswithkat.co.uk
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