Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
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Good morning everyone,
I would like to start training cover changes in my tracking training. I am training sport style (like what is shown in Ed's Competition Tracking Dog tape) and think that we are ready to move from one type of ground to another on the same track.
I am wondering what type of ground cover changes I should be starting with? For example short grass to knee high grass.. short grass to dirt.. short grass to waist high.. well you get the idea <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> .
Also, keeping the control of variables in mind, i.e. grain of field, wind, etc.. are there any other pointers to make this change easier on the dog's learning curve?
I appreciate any input that anyone can offer me! As always.. thanx!! <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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Ok, here's what I would do, and why I would do it this way:
When training for tracking into a new medium, set the exercise up as an easy change for your dog. So I suggest going into dirt from short grass or into short grass from dirt - those are relatively easy medium changes so they're the best for your first changing steps.
And remember, when adding something new to an exercise, *always* make the remainder of the exercise something that the dog has mastered and is confident with. Just work on learning *one* new part of an exercise at a time and go slow until the dog seems to have mastered the new additional problem.
Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
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Thanks guys! I may be jumping the gun a bit too though and should probably stick to my regime as it is going now. <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> That is a good idea about going back to "sqaure" one, Bob. I will try that! So, the idea is to start ALL over on a new kind of medium and then put the two together? Kind of like: train the article / train the track.. and then put them together?
I think that brings light to the big (yet sometimes dim) light bulb above my head. <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> I have been wondering about how to go about this as it doesn't really seem to be a basic tracking skill and I haven't found any info on the "how"... Thanx again for the tips fellas!!
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