What we do here at CotswoldDOGS

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Mantrailing is a fun dog sport where we train a dog to find a hidden person. Sessions are carried out in a completely controlled way, with only one dog being worked at a time whilst the others are resting. Groups are kept small to allow for plenty of time to work with each dog, and all training is focussed on the dog having a fun and positive experience. No aversive methods are used, and training is reward based, and focussed on the individual dogs needs. 

To start Mantrailing, you'll need to attend an Introductory session where we show you how to safely trail, and how to teach your dog the process. Once you've attended and intro, you can join any progression sessions with any MantrailingUK instructor. All instructors trail slightly differently and will have different venues so it's great to get out and meet the Mantrailing community!

Rachael has been in the Veterinary industry since 2006, and specialises in rehabilitation and maintenance of operational and retired/injured working dogs, as well as pet dogs. 

Cotswold Animal Therapy is able to offer rehabilitation planning/programmes, maintenance programmes, soft tissue work, canine massage and Class 4 laser therapy, as well as the supply of a range of canine joint (and other) supplements. 

Dogs with degenerative conditions, arthritis, injuries, post surgical  patients or those just needing regular maintenance are all welcome. 

Rachael is a LANTRA qualified detection dog handler, and is happy to work with organisations such as conservation charities and wildlife organisations to bring conservation detection dogs to their projects.  Alongside this, Rachael is happy to assist with training of search dogs for detection work. please contact for further information. 

If you have a conservation project that you feel might benefit from the use of a detection dog/s, or have a project that requires a trailing dog, then please get in touch to discuss your requirements. 

We have a well kitted out van, which handily has full hi-viz, beacons and work lights, and is set up correctly for secure dog transport to site. Rachael is fully DBS checked and always endeavours to offer a completely professional service, including full discretion where required. 

ScentSports is a fun and engaging take on scent work, based on operational methods. Scent Sports uses KONG as an odour and will teach you the principles of handling as well as teaching your dog the game of scent work. 

All ScentSports training is reward based, making for a positive experience where dog and owner can work as a real team and most importantly, have FUN together. 

If you'd like to have a go at ScentSports, please get in touch as at the moment all session are 1:1, 1:2 or small private groups. 

During her time in the Veterinary industry, Rachael trained as a Veterinary Nursing assessor and internal verifier and is now an external examiner for HE Veterinary Nurses. She works alongside Veterinary Task Force, delivering operational dog first aid training to detection dog handlers, police dog handlers, government agency dog handlers and private organisations.  She has a full DBS check, and is available for lecturing and training sessions and other consultancy work