“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” That is exactly how I feel about being a trainer. Mantrailing is my passion, and both working with my own dog and helping my students progress bring me enormous satisfaction.

I first discovered mantrailing in 2013. At the time, it was mainly a recreational activity, a way to enjoy spending time with my dog. Access to experienced trainers in Poland was limited and my early training did not always take us in the right direction.

Over time, I wanted more: to develop my skills as a handler and help my dog reach his potential. In 2019, I discovered the GAK9 method. I attended workshops, sought out Jeff’s training materials and put what I learned into practice, step by step.

Since 2021, I have been working with Leszy, a dog with tremendous drive who continues to teach me so much about mantrailing. Together, we have earned GAK9 certifications at Field Level 4, Rural Level 3, Suburban Level 2 and Urban Level 1 – and we have no intention of stopping there. Each certification reflects consistent work and marks another step in our ongoing development. Including my own certifications, I have prepared dog-and-handler teams to pass a total of 63 GAK9 evaluations.

I have always wanted to help establish mantrailing as a sport in Poland, with clear rules, standards, and goals that handlers and their dogs can work towards. I work with civilian handlers and it is rewarding to see more and more of my students approach trailing with that mindset. Some now consider a dog’s potential for mantrailing when choosing their next training partner, with the aim of developing together and preparing for GAK9 evaluations.

I also created my training group because I wanted to train with people who shared my approach. My goal was to build a team of knowledgeable handlers who understand the training process, can support one another and whom I can trust to set up training for my own dog.

I am a perfectionist. I recognise my strengths, but I am especially aware of the areas where I still need to improve. I have learned that neither people nor dogs are perfect. We will never know everything or be able to handle every situation. That is why I keep learning. Since 2022, I have been inviting GAK9 trainers to Poland two to four times a year, learning under their guidance both as a handler and as a trainer. I observe how they teach, learn from their experience and incorporate their ideas into my own sessions to help my students progress.

My guiding principle is simple: “Plan, train, observe, analyse, repeat.” I approach training as an ongoing process: each session gives me information that helps shape the next step. I know that training has its limits, but before accepting that we have reached one, I want to examine it carefully and understand where it truly lies. I enjoy learning the theory just as much as I enjoy putting it to the test. That is why I continually put what I learn into practice, observe the results and adjust the plan to suit the team.

So I break tasks down into small steps, identifying exactly what the dog or handler finds difficult and building confidence and skills where support is needed. Sometimes, the smallest details make the biggest difference. For me, trailing is all about patience, consistency, and methodical work – without forgetting to have fun with our dogs. These are the foundations that allow me to achieve my goals, and they are what I teach my students.

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