Tracking

German Shorthaired Pointer -BIS MBISS Am GCH CH Can GCHB QHF’s Born to Fly NRD TD-Hugo, is seen tracking with owner Adrienne

Tracking is a K9 sport where a dog follows a human scent path which has been placed along the ground by a track layer who has walked in a determined direction. The dog locates the particular human scent on the ground and follows it to the end. They do this all due to their incredible sense of smell. As you see in the videos below, the dog and handler work as a team to successfully complete the track.

Client Hildi and her Poodle Addy receiving their TD pass from the judge!

Tracking is a CKC and AKC sanctioned dog sport event where participants earn titles such as their TD ( Tracking Dog), TDX ( Tracking Dog of Excellence), UTD (Urban Tracking Dog) and UTDX ( Urban Tracking Dog of Excellence). For more information on these titles contact the CKC web site.

10.5 yr Vizsla RBIS GCH Sunfire’s Pink Fawn Lily VB CD RA FDX SH NAVHDA NA pz 1~ Szikra starting her TD test track with owner Adrienne

I teach all levels of the CKC and AKC sanctioned tracking, as well as tracking for recreation, as some dog owners aren’t interested in competing but recognize that their dogs really enjoy the sport. I often suggest reactive dogs take up tracking as part of their rehabilitation, to improve their self-confidence and impulse control.

5.5 month old GSP puppy Vinci having her first tracking lesson and now has her TD title!

All ages and all breeds (and mixed breeds) can track, as long as they have a nose! There are some breeds that excel at the sport, such as sporting breeds like retrievers and hounds as well as working breeds like Border Collies and German Shepherd Dogs. But a specific breed is not necessary to have fun and enjoy this addicting sport!

A beginner foundation tracking session is typically 5 weeks long with each class approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in length depending on the dogs progress.

The first lesson is $150. Each subsequent lesson is $75

The best way to understand what tracking is, is to watch this YouTube video showing me tracking with my German Shorthaired Pointer -Carter– Hunterspride LTD Edition Farook JH, FDI, TD.

Wilderness ( also referred to as Man-tracking/Trailing/Mock SAR) is also popular and although it is not a sanctioned event in the CKC yet…it may be very soon.

Here is another fun video of a Billy an adorable and incredible tracking mixed breed, doing a wilderness track with his owner Brian.

Wilderness tracking is a great way to adventure in the woods with your dog!

Tracking is an all weather sport. Sun, Rain or SNOW!!… Watch this incredible track through a snow event with Griffin, a Black GSD with owner Matt

Even a little ( or a lot) of snow can’t slow this dogs desire or focus…Griffin loves to track!

Hugo agrees! Tracking is fun!…For additional information on private, semi-private classes, please email Joan at k9kinship@gmail.com. You can read tracking testimonials on the testimonial page.

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