North West Trails - Mantrailing

22/10/2026

Whether young or old, energetic or shy, fit or less physically active, scent work can often be adapted to suit an individual dog’s needs and abilities.
In mantrailing, the dog takes the lead while the handler learns to read their body language and follow their indications. It’s a wonderful reminder that dogs have incredible abilities when we give them the opportunity to shine

21/10/2026

12/10/2026

4 Super Team really worked their socks off on Sunday! 💪🐾

A huge amount of hard work went into the training, with dogs working in high winds, contaminated areas, switched and hard surfaces, and aged trails.

Handlers were also putting their skills to the test, focusing on direction changes, making full use of the line, and reeling in effectively in busy areas.

A fantastic effort from everyone, pushing boundaries, building skills, and putting in the hard work! 👏🐕

08/10/2026

So far, it looks like we’ll catch a break in the weather, with a bit of sunshine expected on Sunday—perfect conditions for our mantrailing teams!

29/09/2026

After 2 knee surgeries, 5 months postop, 9 months since her last trail, my little rockstar is loving being back at work mantrailing.
Her happy face, busy nose, and waggy tail shows how much she loves this sport🐕‍🦺
Thank you Irene Gleann na Madraí for setting up her trails and being patient with me for being so particular about what I wanted to achieve and being cautious about distance and speed🙏
Big thanks to Fintan and All Staff Ballina Veterinary Clinic for helping us in her recovery

26/09/2026

Saturday's best spent hiding in the woods waiting for dogs to find you🐶

24/09/2026

The things I spend my 💶 on🙈 its what I get for having a horsedog as tall as a Great Dane🤣
Now they will travel in a safe space⛑️
Looking forward to our trips far and wide🏞

21/09/2026

Autumn berries😋

20/09/2026

Perfect conditions today for a little hike up to the 'Scarecrow' - not even going to attempt to spell it in Irish, apparently it has many variations😉
Sadly without the dogs, but had great company of Foxford Ramblers Walking Club lovely bunch to spend the day with⛰️

18/09/2026

We'll keep to daytime trailing for now to allow new dog teams to strenghten their foundations.
Those on their progression journey will be introduced to new components - high find, end of trail indication (car pick up), crossing gates.

We really mean when we say ALL dogs are welcome, this sport is hugely beneficial to reactive and nervous dogs, I always ensure your dog is comfortable and work confidently to their own abilities.