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by sueincc on 24 September 2010 - 00:09
I always bury balls on the track. Sometimes in the middle, sometimes at the end. If you do this technique, remember the ball MUST not be visible to the dog. The reward comes from the track and tracking, not from your hand and not something he can see on the track.
by yellowrose of Texas on 24 September 2010 - 01:09
I use to use cans of tuna ,,,chicken and liver dehydrated.. Adrian Ledda had us use the first two because it goes down deep into the dirt and makes the dog put nose deep...
Used hot dogs in minced pieces when I first started tracking then later did different things..
YR
Used hot dogs in minced pieces when I first started tracking then later did different things..
YR
by wrestleman on 24 September 2010 - 14:09
I read , well not read tried to translate an article from Belgium about tracking . It seems they where used film canisters the little plastic ones 35mm comes in and buried them at different spots on the track, in the canister was fish, meat , etc and the dog would have to have a very deep nose and really work for it. Its a long article and I never got it translated but I spoke with some friends in Belgium and they use this as well and swear by it.
by Slamdunc on 24 September 2010 - 18:09
Wrestleman,
I have used the 35 mm film canisters. I have a tool that was made to fit the film canisters and dig a whole in the ground just bigger than the canister. When you push the tool in, turn and lift up it removes a "plug" of grass and dirt. The top of the tool is spring loaded and you hit the top and the plug of dirt and grass shoots out. This plug works nicely as a marker on the track since it has no human odor. You then put the canister into the whole with the lid on. This is perfect for keeping ants and other insects off the bait.
A buddy had several tools made, this was back in the 90's and I think the idea originated in Arizona. Due to the scorpions and ants in AZ they needed a way to keep the insects off the bait. My buddies female who flip her paw into the whole and in one swipe open the canister and pop out the hot dog. She learned very quickly and mastered her technique.
If I'm not mistaken Roland Seibel learned the technique in AZ and shared it with us in NY during a visit. Then we had the tools custom made. I haven't used that method in years, but it has it's advantages.
Jim
I have used the 35 mm film canisters. I have a tool that was made to fit the film canisters and dig a whole in the ground just bigger than the canister. When you push the tool in, turn and lift up it removes a "plug" of grass and dirt. The top of the tool is spring loaded and you hit the top and the plug of dirt and grass shoots out. This plug works nicely as a marker on the track since it has no human odor. You then put the canister into the whole with the lid on. This is perfect for keeping ants and other insects off the bait.
A buddy had several tools made, this was back in the 90's and I think the idea originated in Arizona. Due to the scorpions and ants in AZ they needed a way to keep the insects off the bait. My buddies female who flip her paw into the whole and in one swipe open the canister and pop out the hot dog. She learned very quickly and mastered her technique.
If I'm not mistaken Roland Seibel learned the technique in AZ and shared it with us in NY during a visit. Then we had the tools custom made. I haven't used that method in years, but it has it's advantages.
Jim
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