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Tracking, from start to glove

Pia Paulsen

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How to start

A dog

Attend a test (TD, TDX or VST) – talk to people

Look for places where you can track, are there restrictions on dogs being there?

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Tracking gear

  • Harness: non-restrictive. John Rice on his Facebook page has an excellent description with pictures of the best harnesses for tracking.
  • These pictures and descriptions are his.

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Non recommended harnesses

1. Harness rides across shoulder blades and

impedes head from going down.

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  1. When leash is attached, the front yoke rides up,

combined with front padding, preventing the head and neck from dropping

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Tracking gear

  • Leash – biothane, fabric, leather…
  • Fanny Pack
  • Articles
  • Excellent treats

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This is what I’d tell you if you were my student

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ARTICLE GAME

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CORNERS!