Training a Competition Tracking Dog

Training a Competition
Tracking Dog

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DVD-R | 2 Hours
Product #203-D

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This tracking dog DVD was filmed over a 3 year period in Germany & America. It is one of the most comprehensive studies ever done on sport tracking (foot step tracking).

The tracking video has had rave reviews from a number of different dog training magazines, including Front & Finish. The AKC even requested a copy for their Judge’s library.

This video uses all motivational methods to teach a dog to track. While we discuss the difference between motivational tracking and forced tracking, we do not teach any force in this video.

The video begins with the theory of track scent. There is a section on how to select tracking fields for training dogs of different skill levels. We show good and bad tracking fields for beginner dogs and the more advanced dogs and explain why it is so important to select the correct training field to teach your dog to track.

There is an excellent section on how to lay a training track for your dog. In the beginning of foot step tracking the handler lays his own tracks. We show the best ways to remember where you laid your track, this is often not as easy as it would seem.

You will learn how to use food in the beginning of training a foot step tracking dog. This is broken down into a step by step program that anyone can follow. We also explain how to wean the tracking dog off of training tracks with food.

To be competitive in tracking, you need to know when the dog is ready for cross winds, tail winds, and cover changes. Understanding wind currents is a must if you are going to develop a nose to the ground step by step tracking dog. We show you how to make wind currents work for you in developing a sound training program.

Handling a tracking dog is an art form. We cover some of the most important points on line handling and voice control. This one section is going to add handler points to your scores in a trail.

If you compete in one of the dog sports (i.e. Schutzhund or AKC tracking) this is the DVD you need to train your dog.

If you own a puppy and want to train it to become a Search and Rescue dog this is the tracking dvd to start with. Your training can begin at 8 weeks of age and never has to quit. I always recommend foot step tracking for the for the first 10 to 12 months before it's switched to tracking through drive.

You can read about "tracking through drive" on my web site. There are several excellent articles listed on my dog training article page.

I have done three training DVDs with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

OTHER TRACKING DVDs:

Training S&R: Police Tracking Dogs: Level 1 - Country Tracking
Track Laying for Police Tracking Dogs
Training S&R andPolice Tracking Dogs: Level 2 & 3 - City Tracking
Hard Surface Tracking - It’s Not Impossible
Problem Solving in Tracking

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Tracking and Scent Work Articles:

Q&A on Sport Tracking ( SchH Tracking)

Q&A on Tracking - Police & S&R

Tracking Thru Drive vs. Foot Step Tracking

Tracking Thru Drive in America vs. Canada

Training 90 Degree Corners in Sport Tracking

Blood Tracking Wounded Game with André Brun in Norway

Hard Surface Tracking with the Rotterdam Police Dog School in Holland

Hard Surface Tracking - It’s Not Impossible

Search & Rescue Dog - Through the Eyes of a Retired RCMP K-9 Handler by Gary Murray

The Tracking Line is a Means of Communication for You and Your Dog - Not Just a Rope by Gary Murray (retired RCMP dog handler)

Should I Use Force to Slow Down my S&R Dog?

Tracking Problems - A Supervisor’s Dilemma

Scent Identification Work in Rotterdam, Holland

Police Service Dog Work in Holland

The Tracking Wall (and how to get over it) by Gary Murray

Article Tracking on Police - S&R Tracks by Gary Murray

Physical Fitness for Tracking Dog Handlers by Gary Murray

S&R - Dogs and Dead Bodies

Basic Cadaver Training Using Sigma Pseudo Corpse Scent

Make Your Own Tracking Bait

Bloodhounds - The Myth and Fiction About Their Tracking Abilities

Bloodhound Reputations Trashed by Stupid Untrained Handlers

More email on Bloodhounds

Fema Advanced Certifications

Director of search team is charged with faking evidence

The First Steps of Avalanche Training -- By Gunnar Berg, Norway

Testimonials for
"Training a Competition Tracking Dog" DVD

Review 1 for "Training a Competition Tracking Dog" DVD

June 30, 1999

Dear Mr. Frawley:
Just a quick note to let you know your tape #203 on tracking training is outstanding! Even a novice like myself can clearly understand your methods. I especially appreciate the demonstrations of mistakes that handlers make. I've ordered a number of tapes and products from you and can only express my appreciation.

Dave C

Review 2 for "Training a Competition Tracking Dog" DVD

February 18, 1999

I have had your training a competition tracking dog for a few months now, and I viewed it numerous times. I have to say that it is excellent. I started my dog out using the Dildei/ Barwig methods and my dog did not respond as well as I would of hoped. When I applied the parts of your program my dog immediately showed real promise and began to use the independence that he had shown in other facts of his training. I am now able to really see the little things that he needs to work on in order to get the desire product.

Thank you,
Dan

Review 3 for "Training a Competition Tracking Dog" DVD

Ed, I just received your video on Training the competition tracking dog. I have watched it all the way through twice now and have to compliment you on the quality of the instruction and the tape itself. Your directions and explanations are clear and understandable and when you combine that with the great footage and visual aids, it is just an excellent training tape. I have to admit I'm a Giant Schnauzer man, but after seeing some of your German Shepherds on the numerous tapes I have of yours, on your web site and in your catalog, I just have to tell you they are very impressive. Keep up the good work.

B.N.W

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