Making Scents of Tracking

Within The Pages Of Making Scents Of Tracking Are Detailed Handler Training Exercises To Help You And Your Dog Learn. You Will Also Find Many Self-Tests With Which To Measure Your Progress. A Well Known Tracking Expert Ruth Harris Read The Manuscript And Stated I Have Gone Over Your Book Thoroughly And Find It Well Written. There Is Nothing In Your Description Of How To Start A Dog On The Track That I Could Add To. In Fact I Think You Have Supplied Details That I Find Lacking In Other 'How To' Books. I Would Recommend Your Book Without Exception. Making Scents Of Tracking Covers All Aspects Of Training And Preparing Your Dog For An Akc Tracking Test. A Partial List Of Topics Includes: The Author'S Training Philosophy; Plotting And Laying Tracks; Line Handling; Reading Your Dog; Planning Your Training Sessions; Getting Started By Imprinting; The Tracking Process When Imprinting Is Completed; Article Indication; How Handlers Fail; Training Those Cantankerous Turns; Properly Starting & Ending Tracks; Aging Tracks; Working Blind Tracks; Working Varied Ground Cover; How To Track With A Puppy; Basic Training Equipment Needs; How And Why To Maintain A Tracking Log Book; Using Flags And Other Markers; What To Expect On Your Akc Test Day; Recipes For Tracking Treats; And On-Line Tracking Resources.