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Mastering Variable Surface Tracking: The Component
Training Approach by Ed Presnall. The definitative training book for variable surface tracking. Complete with a step-by-step workbook. www.pawmark.com
Novice Nosework by Ed Presnall & Lois Ballard. A Primer for Beginning Trackers.
The method we use to train our dogs, this book is used as a guide at our workshops and seminars. The easy, motivational way to train your dog to track!
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Tracklaying 101 by Ed Presnall. An introduction to track laying designed for the novice tracker. A small, concise, yet powerful tool every tracker needs. Covers TD, TDX and VST levels. www.pawmark.com www.tcow.net
The Puppy Tracking Primer by Carolyn Krause (www.firedogenterprises.com) is a great booklet by an accomplished tracker.
Tracking: A Practical Guide for TD and TDX by the Tracking Club of
Massachusetts is a concise introduction and nice booklet. Available from the Tracking Club of
Massachusetts.
Practical Scent Dog Training by Lue Button is a good general introduction to scent work.
Following Ghosts, Developing the Tracking Relationship by John Rice & Suzanne Clothier is an easy to read booklet.
The Audible Nose: Training Your Newfoundland to Track by Judi Adler
is available from her Web site — www.sweetbay.com/booktrac.htm or from www.pawmark.com
About Track Laying: Guidelines for Dog Tracking Enthusiasts, by Betty Mueller is a very handy, very well produced booklet.
Tracking: From the Beginning, by Gary Patterson. Based largely on
drive theory and is mostly concerned with Schutzhund-style footstep
tracking, but it has some good hints for AKC-style tracking.
Keeping Track: A Record of Your Dog's Progress in the Tracking Field, (Mueller Publications). This nifty package includes blank maps, mobile map-maker and Pocket Tracker.
Tracking From the Ground Up, by Sandy Ganz and Susan Boyd (Show-Me Publications). An easy-to-use resource.
Tracking Fundamentals by Sandy Ganz
Tracking Dog: Theory and Methods, by Glen R. Johnson (Arner Publications). The "bible" of restrictive tracking. This classic book is back in print.
Enthusiastic Tracking, The Step-by-step Training Manual, William R. Sanders. Presents a familiar structured training program. If you liked Glen Johnson's methods, you'll fit right in with this book.
Practical Tracking for Practically Everyone, by Julie Hogan and Donna Thompson. A good how-to manual.
Fun Nosework For Dogs, Hunter. Exercises and games to help your dog improve scenting skills.
It Only Takes a Scent, Spencer. A practical and fun approach to teaching tracking.
Scent and the Scenting Dog, by William G. Syrotuck (Arner Publications). A very technical manual about the dynamics of scent and how dogs perform this amazing feat. Read this after you're completely hooked on the sport.
Schutzhund: Theory and Methods by Susan Barwig and Stewart Hilliard (Howell Book House). How to teach a dog to track in the Schutzhund "style."
Training the Competition Tracking Dog, Leerburg Video Productions. This tape provides an excellent description of scent dynamics in different types of fields.
Training Police Tracking Dogs, Leerburg Video Productions. Useful information for those interested in Schutzhund style variable surface tracking.
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