Introducing our Co Founder – Rachel
Rachel Rodgers is co-founder and a head instructor for The Canine School of Trailing. Rachel is a registered Animal Training Instructor and Clinical Animal Behaviourist on the Animal Behaviour Training Council register. She runs her own company Nose to Trail where she runs pet trailing sessions primarily in the Nantwich, Cheshire area and that is […]
The benefits of pet trailing!
And can arthritic dogs trail!? Rosco, Aidran’s dog looking very proud at the end of her pet trail! Having successfully found her “missing” dog. We pride ourselves on our sessions being inclusive, and as Rachel’s two dogs Rico and Maisy both have arthritis, she knows all too well how difficult it can be to find […]
Line Handling and Junctions Workshops
Good line handling is key to man trailing and pet trailing! Rachel (Nose to Trail) and Marilyn (Companion’s Trail) have run several line handling and junctions workshops now in the Cheshire area, but what do these workshops consist of? These sessions look a little different to your typical pet trail session. They aren’t 2 hours […]
Introducing Affiliated instructor…. Rebecca The Dog Trainer!
Rebecca and her dog Chip after passing their beginner man trail assessment in Cullercoats If you read our first blog, you’ll have been introduced to Cheshire based trailing instructor Laurence, from Dog Trailing. Laurence was one of the first trainees to pass through The Canine School of Trailing Instructor Course in 2024. If you haven’t […]
Interview with Aidy: Affiliated Instructor
At The Canine School of Trailing, we love sharing the experiences of our dedicated instructors and learning about their personal journeys. Today, Rachel, Co-Founder of The Canine School of Trailing, sat down with Aidy, one of our affiliated instructors, to talk about his passion for trailing and the impact it’s had on his life and […]
Introducing Our New Service: Video Analysis!
At The Canine School of Trailing, we are excited to offer a brand-new service designed to enhance your trailing experience and support your dog’s development: Video Analysis. We soft released this on our North Wales Trail Camp this weekend with Team Ben winning a FREE Video Analysis session, and now it’s time for you to […]
North Wales Trail Camp: A Weekend to Remember! 🐾🌿
Our teams approaching the end of their 16 hour aged man trail On the 5th and 6th of October, a group of excited handlers and their dogs gathered for the highly anticipated North Wales Trail Camp, set against the stunning backdrops of Anglesey, Conwy, and Colwyn Bay. With crisp autumn air and breathtaking landscapes, the […]
Meet Hannah Vincent: Our Newest Affiliated Instructor
Photo shows Hannah taking a selfie on the North Wales Trail Camp with some of the other trailing teams including Ludo the cocker spaniel! We’re thrilled to introduce Hannah Vincent, who joined the ranks of our affiliated instructors in November 2024 after completing our in person instructor course this summer. Passionate about dogs and trailing, […]
Celebrating Our Latest Assessment Successes! 🎉
Team Opal, Team Cara, and Team Mani with their Intermediate Assessment Certificates! This weekend was a huge milestone for many of our dedicated teams, and we couldn’t be prouder! From beginners taking their first big step to seasoned trailers proving their skills, every dog and handler showed incredible progress, determination, and teamwork. Our beginner teams […]
From Stray to Super Sniffer: Staffy Scout Joins Search for Lost Cat Ripley
At The Canine School of Trailing, we know just how heart-wrenching it is when a beloved pet goes missing. So when the call came in about Ripley, a cat who had been missing for over two weeks, we knew we had to try — even though feline searches are among the toughest. Joining the search […]