Collection: Seminars

2025 Hounds and Helis Seminars

Monica Diaz & Horst Konrad Mantrailing Seminar

📅 Dates: July 5th & 6th, 2025
📍 Location: University College Cork
👥 Instructors: Monica Diaz Triaz & Horst Konrad (INBTI Instructors)
🛠️ Assistant Instructors: Rosalie Terrie Bevan & Irina Brũnina

Join us for an exceptional two-day mantrailing seminar led by internationally recognized INBTI instructors Monica Diaz Triaz and Horst Konrad, specializing in the Kocher Method. With two additional assistant instructors, each team receives personalized guidance and practical, hands-on training.

• 14 Dog Handler Spots: SOLD OUT
• Spectator Spots: Available for one or both days

Why Attend?

• World-Class Expertise: Learn from two experienced, highly respected INBTI instructors.
• Individualized Support: Assistant instructors ensure every participant receives tailored feedback.
• Inclusive Environment: Reactive dogs are welcome (public setting considerations apply).
• Note: Restricted breeds must be muzzled.

Kevin & Chris Pirtle Mantrailing & Cadaver Dog Seminars

📅 Dates: September 4th - 15th, 2025
📍 Location: Cork, Waterford, or Wexford (TBC)

Back by popular demand, Kevin and Chris Moore Pirtle return for more intensive, high-impact training!

Kevin Pirtle — Mantrailing Seminars
INBTI-certified, Kevin’s fast-paced, full-day sessions deliver customized, real-world training for SAR and dog sport teams. Expect long, rewarding days filled with trails, honest assessments, and practical feedback.

Chris Moore Pirtle — Cadaver Dog Seminar & Assessments
Chris specializes in operational cadaver dog training, emphasizing accuracy and effectiveness in human remains detection. Operational assessments will also be available (details TBA).

Don’t Miss Out!
Spaces are limited for all seminars — secure your place now and train with some of the best instructors in the world!

Terms and Conditions

While reactive dogs are welcome, please consider whether these seminars are suited for your dog. All seminars incorporate urban environments, which is active, covers busy areas with public access and may be challenging for some dogs. We cannot alter the seminar plan to suit the reactivity needs of individual dogs. Dogs with a bite history or aggression-based reactivity are not permitted at these seminars. Dogs on the Restricted Breeds List (and cross breeds of) will need to be muzzled per government and insurance guidelines. Once bookings are made, refunds and transfers are not available. If you do not complete the payments by the required dates, you will loose your place on the seminar, no refund will be given. For a full list of our T & C's, please visit Terms of service – Hounds and Heli's