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What's Tracking?

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Tracking, which falls under Nosework, is essential to police scent detection training for working dogs. However, its principles can also be easily adapted for companion dogs like yours. In tracking, a dog must follow the exact path a person has taken through a field and indicate any objects the person has dropped.

At the beginner level, the dog works on a long leash alongside the handler. As the dog progresses, the tracking challenges become more complex and may involve navigating obstacles such as fences, roads, hills, valleys, and streams.

Tracking can be used for both vigorous enjoyment and competitive activities.

Great Option for:

  • Dogs lacking attention skills

  • Impulsive

  • Anxious and unconfident dogs

  • Increasing focus

  • Reactive dogs that need exercised

Workshops

  • Class size limited to 6 teams

  • We provide training equipment

  • Lessons

    • How to lay​ a track

    • Different types of tracks

    • How to use articles

    • Handling during a search on a track

    • How to approach turns and raise criteria

    • Basic concepts (wind, scent, etc.)

  • Things you need to bring

    • Dog crate

    • A chair

    • Lots of soft food treats

    • Harness with a D clip on the back

    • 6' leash

    • 20' - 30' lead line (for tracking)

    • Note-taking materials

Note: Dogs who bark excessively during the workshop may be
asked to be kept in your vehicle.

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Private Lessons - $65

These sessions are for those who have completed the introductory workshop and want to enhance their search and indication skills.

This is a great opportunity for handlers to understand their dog’s communication through scent as dogs rely heavily on their sense of smell to navigate their environment and establish bonds.

  • Different locations to help you progress

  • We provide training equipment

  • Things you need to bring

    • Dog crate

    • A chair

    • Lots of soft food treats

    • Harness with a D clip on the back

    • 6' leash

    • 20' - 30' lead line (for tracking)

    • Note-taking materials

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