Ivan Sarac wrote 08/16/2004 05:26 PM Is it ok to reuse tracks? #4305 - 08/16/2004 05:26 PM
Ivan Sarac Webboard User Reg: 02-09-2004 Posts: 213 Loc: Croatia Offline	If i lay three tracks with food on random steps is it ok if i, after going all three of them take dog to first one and let him track it again (usualy there are food bits that she mises). Also i noticed that after doing all three tracks and going to first again dog tracks much calmer and with more focus. Is it because scent is stronger (her scent is there now also) or the time that passed? Or maybe combined length of tracks? v---- SARAC ph-wannabe.blogspot.com
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John DeKruyff wrote 08/17/2004 02:40 PM Re: Is it ok to reuse tracks? [Re: Ivan Sarac ] #4306 - 08/17/2004 02:40 PM
John DeKruyff Webboard User Reg: 08-14-2001 Posts: 238 Loc: California Offline	Hi Ivan, I personally don't like to reuse tracks, because if your planning on doing Schutzhund, the dog will never see a reused track in a trial.
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John Hohman wrote 08/17/2004 04:09 PM Re: Is it ok to reuse tracks? [Re: Ivan Sarac ] #4307 - 08/17/2004 04:09 PM
John Hohman Webboard User Reg: 02-16-2004 Posts: 328 Loc: Offline	I agree with John, plus I would think that another reason not to reuse tracks would be to avoid bringing your dog back on to a track that is now contaminated with scent not only on the track but off and around it as well which may be a problem later. Ohno Von Kaykohl Land & Troll Vom Kraftwerk.
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Luis Santana wrote 02/22/2005 03:39 PM Re: Is it ok to reuse tracks? [Re: Ivan Sarac ] #4308 - 02/22/2005 03:39 PM
Luis Santana Webboard User Reg: 01-03-2005 Posts: 24 Loc: Offline	I have a similar question to ask.... I lay 1 100ft track a day for my 4 month old GSD. I lay the tracks stamped hard on the grass with food drops every 5ft. After he finished the track i usually go backwards on the track like the original poster described. I too see a difference in the way he tracks, much slower and paying attention more. I have two theories on this, the first is to not backtack anymore, make the dog think that if he misses the food the first time then he lost it forever and he needs to pay attention more. The second theory is that the dog will realize that if he looks hard enough the second time there will be more food.... anyone have similar techniques/tips? Luis Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue Photo Gallery Tampa,Fl USA
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