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About me and my trailing dog.

Characature of Laurence James in The Canine School of Trailing T shirt

Hi! I'm Laurence.

My interest in mantrailing started with a search for an activity to keep my agility dog's brain active when he was injured and on lead walks. We were immediately hooked!

We use positive reward-based training to build confidence in our dogs. Come and join me and be fascinated by the power of your dog's nose, bonding, enrichment, and sense of purpose when 'working'.

About me

Based in Cheshire, UK, I'm a qualified mantrailing instructor affiliated with The Canine School of Trailing run by leading UK dog behaviourists and trailing instructors.

 

Additionally, I'm dog first-aid qualified with a current certificate and full insurance.

Laurence (trainer) and Samson (his dog)
Samson (dog) looking steady on the beach with blue sky

My dog, Samson

Samson spent the first year of his life on the streets of Bosnia. Thankfully, he was rescued, and our family adopted him in 2021. He's super smart and food-motivated, a tricks champion, and an agility competitor.

In 2025 he qualified for the Crufts Novice ABC Agility Final coming away with 2nd place in Agility.

He loves trailing and scent work. For a dog that spent the first year of his life fending for himself on the streets, he's not done badly!

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