Frequently Asked Questions
What is mantrailing? Mantrailing is a multi faceted process used to find people. It combines the amazing ability a dog has to process shed skin cells, and put them in chronological order to move ahead on a trail, with techniques for knowing where to start and what do when a trail seems to run dry. For more information become a member and attend our training sessions.
What is the minimal training required for the dog before entering your class? The dog should have a bond or connection with the handler, and a drive to search. Minor obedience may come in handy but is not required nor always recomended. You need no other training to enter the class. That's what we're here for, to help train. Your dog should learn the skills necessary to certify after completing the Mantrailing Academy.
I would like to get a dog for S&R operations. Which breeds do the best? To say which breeds are the best is a difficult question. It depends on your needs. If you're a policing agency looking for dangerous criminals you may want a more aggressive dog, such as a German Shepherd, or a Belgian Malinois. If you're looking for lost children an aggressive dog wouldn't be the best choice, so something like a bloodhound would be appropriate. If you would the American Mantrailing Academy to help choose a dog for your needs just ask.
Do I have to attend the Academy, or can my team just "test out"? The Academy is not only there for certification but is also a means of having a large block of beneficial training, not only for your dog but also for you. The Mantrailing Academy is not required for certification at this time but is highly recomended. You must be a member in order to certify.
If I pay for the academy and can not attend, can i use my payment for the next academy? Negotiations can and will be made to benefit everyone involved. We will always work on the side of fairness to all parties involved. If there's anything we can do for you we will. However as a policy, no, payments are non-transferable.
I don't have a dog, can I still be a member? Yes, you can be a member without owning a dog. You may attend certification as an observer. You will also gain valuable knowledge in other areas of mantrailing that a dog is not used for. The academy is not only beneficial to your dog or your team, but to you personally as well.
Do you have to be part of a policing agency to be a member? No...No affiliation of any kind is necessary to be a member of the American Mantrailing Academy.
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