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by KellyJ on 18 January 2011 - 20:01
I just took my dog on a half mile track. Up a concrete driveway, though a parkinglot, and up the side of the road full of barking unleashed dogs on both sides. He wasnt distracted by them at all. He is coming along pretty well.
But this was with a familiar scent....
by deacon on 19 January 2011 - 15:01
> Sounds like the drive is there. You should start short easy tracks now introducing a stranger until you work the dog up to your above mentioned track. Have your quarry initially tease the dog while leaving for a short time
> Next you can begin blind tracks with an additional helper following who knows the track. He can guide you should you and your partner hit a snag along the way. Early types of this kind of track will really make you good in reading your dog but more importantly "Trusting" your dog!
> After some long hard tracks on different surfaces, I like to go back into the woods and give them some easily laid hot tracks, non distracted, and all grass. Some with a little agitation from the quarry prior to leaving. We never want them to forget just how easy and fun this task is.
> Lastly, if you plan on using your partner for LE or SAR, you should keep a log of each track training, real for testimonial and (reliability) purposes as well. Do not be afraid to include failed tracks as well as your sucessful ones. Include weather conditions, temp's, all surfaces along the trail and a diagram if possible. Critique the dog and your performance honestly.
> have Fun!!
> Next you can begin blind tracks with an additional helper following who knows the track. He can guide you should you and your partner hit a snag along the way. Early types of this kind of track will really make you good in reading your dog but more importantly "Trusting" your dog!
> After some long hard tracks on different surfaces, I like to go back into the woods and give them some easily laid hot tracks, non distracted, and all grass. Some with a little agitation from the quarry prior to leaving. We never want them to forget just how easy and fun this task is.
> Lastly, if you plan on using your partner for LE or SAR, you should keep a log of each track training, real for testimonial and (reliability) purposes as well. Do not be afraid to include failed tracks as well as your sucessful ones. Include weather conditions, temp's, all surfaces along the trail and a diagram if possible. Critique the dog and your performance honestly.
> have Fun!!
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