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New Feature: Making Dog Sports and Walks More Accessible for All Breeds

At Hounds and Helis, we believe every dog — regardless of breed — deserves the chance to enjoy dog sports and outdoor adventures. That’s why we’re introducing an optional 2-meter marker on all our waterproof long lines — free of charge.

For owners of restricted breeds, this small, flat metal eyelet serves as a clear, reliable guide to help you stay compliant with Irish lead laws, giving you more confidence on walks and during training in public spaces. It’s designed to sit flush against the line, so it won’t snag or affect smooth handling — perfect for everything from daily strolls to scent work sessions.

This is just one more step in our ongoing mission to keep dog sports accessible, safe, and fun for every breed — because no dog should be left out.

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Reactive Dog Mantrailing Course

Feb/ March 2025

Who is this Course for:

Reactive dogs and their owners who want to learn the foundations of Mantrailing. The online and private/quiet venue combination will keep you and your dogs as stress free and ready to learn without having to worry about being out in public with your dog around potential triggers.

Who is the course suitable for?

People brand new to Mantrailing or those who have started but want to get a more comprehensive introduction.

 Location: 📍Practical sessions will be run at the Richmond Revival in Fermoy

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Introduction to Cadaver/HRD Course - November 2024

Who is this course suitable for?

  • Those who have done any scent work experience such as Mantrailing, Air Scent, Scent Detection etc.
  • Anyone who is looking to do a fun and interesting hobby with their dog.
  • Anyone who is interested in training an operational cadaver/HRD dog.

Can my dog do this along with Air Scent and/or Mantrailing?Mantrailing and Cadaver Training work very well together. We call this cross training. This is true for whether you are training for Sport or Operational Reasons.Air Scent and Cadaver training will work well too for Sport but if you are thinking of getting into Operational SAR Dog work with your dog, please chat to me first.

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This ain't Texas! Actually it is!!

As you know Éadaoin's passion for teaching search and rescue for sport and professional dogs has taken her on an incredible journey. Last year, she had the privilege of being invited to the INBTI (International Bloodhound Training Institute) Mantrailing Seminar in Texas. The experience left her hooked on both the method and the high standards set by INBTI instructors.

This year Éadaoin headed back to Texas this March. This time, however, the pressure was on! While last year Éadaoin was an observer, this time she was booked as a dog handler. What adds an extra layer of excitement (and nerves) is that she only met her Mantrailing dog on the first day of the seminar!

You can check out what she got up to on this amazing adventure here. 

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.

About me

Hounds and Helis started with one goal - bringing the excitement of Search and Rescue dog sports to pet owners. From Mantrailing to Cadaver and Air Scent training, I help dogs and their handlers tap into their natural instincts while building trust and having fun.

When I couldn’t find tough enough gear for the job, I created Hounds & Gear, offering waterproof leads, collars, and long lines built for adventure.

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My Story

The intro session was such fun. Eadaoin was the perfect mix of friendly and informative and really made the morning enjoyable. If you have a dog and you’re looking for a new hobby you can do together, this is the one! Give it a go! I’ll definitely be back again

Yvonne Delaney

The introduction to mantrailing course was brilliant. A really lovely morning. Eadaoin was great and really made you feel welcome from the very beginning. She really took her time to support each dog and owner individually and gave really good feedback and adapted the trails based on the dogs ability. Kobie thoroughly enjoyed it so I will definitely look to continue this. Highly recommend to everyone.

Sudesh Hendrick-Brady

Éadaoin is a fantastic trainer and she has a great way with dogs. The classes are both fun and informative. Can’t wait for more

Julie Copsen O'Sullivan

If you are looking for dog training the right way ie. Fun and positive reinforcement, look no further! Éadaoin has a wealth of knowledge and we very much look forward to our class every week. Great value for money. Also has a fabulous range of Collars, leads etc. for sale. 5 stars from me.

Colette Carroll

I ordered the most beautiful collar and lead from Éadaoin for my little Cavalier King Charles puppy. It is truly one of a kind piece and feels like a piece of jewelry for my dog. Double benefit of being completely functional while at same time adds to her beauty

Sarah Ann Cummins

This was a great workshop. Eadaoin is so knowledgeable and approachable. Always encouraging and helping you and your dog to succeed. I will definitely be doing more mantrailing as it helped my dog grow in confidence and put his brain to work.

Nicola Hayes

Booked in to Hounds and Helis Introduction to Mantrailing in Galway as it had been highly recommended by a trainer for my high-energy, reactive collie X. He loved it, I loved it, and it was such a lovely way to spend a Saturday morning. It was fascinating learning about how search and rescue works, and it was really wonderful to see my dog, who can be very anxious in new places and around new people, get more confident with each trail he did. Would 100% recommend to anyone with a dog, but especially a reactive dog. Éadaoin was brilliant and the others doing the introduction were lovely.

Roisin Louise Adams

Meet The Team

Éadaoin O'Gorman - Founder and Instructor

Éadaoin is the founder and CEO of Hounds and Helis. Éadaoin has worked extensively with dogs as a Puppy Foster Care Supervisor for the AADI and an Operational Search and Rescue Dog Handler. She is a fully qualified Mantrailing Instructor. Éadaoin runs regular workshops in Mantrailing Airscent and Cadaver Training across multiple locations in Cork, Killarney and Dungarvan. She is passionate about all things canine and SAR training and wants to share this amazing skill with pet dogs and their owners. In her spare time Éadaoin makes biothane accessories and strives to make Hounds and Heli's continues to grow as a one stop shop for all your canine needs.

Maeve McCluskey - Cork Mantrailing

Maeve studied Animal Sciences at St. John’s College and began working with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, primarily as a Dog Care Assistant and she now manages the Breeding Programme. Maeve's journey into Mantrailing began in March 2022, after she rehomed a reactive GSD pup named River. She started Mantrailing with River as it was one of very few activities suited to reactive dogs. That’s when she decided to became a Mantrailing Global Instructor to help dog owners like herself build confidence for themselves and their dogs, and to provide a fun inclusive outlet for the dogs.Maeve is one of our Cork Mantrailing Instructors and runs Introduction and Progress Sessions.