TRACKING - FUN FOR THE OWNER AND THE DOG

The German Pinscher is not only an unusually intelligent companion, he is also a very impressive tracking dog.

To earn the beginning level AKC Tracking Title, Tracking Dog, TD, a dog has to follow a track that is laid by a stranger (to the dog), through a vegetated area for about 450-500 yards. The track is 30 minutes to two hours old and will usually have about 4 turns. There will be a glove or wallet of the tracklayer at the end of the track which the dog must find.

The AKC Tracking Dog Excellent Title (TDX) is about twice the length, has many more turns, will cross creeks, fences, roads, and have other obstacles. The track is two to five hours old, there are four articles to find and there are also crosstracks which are newer than the original track. This is very demanding on both the dog and handler, but the training for it is so much fun!

Tracking is an excellent activity for dogs of all ages. The enthusiasm of young dogs is great fun, but the concentration found in the older dogs certainly has it's merits!

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Lankers A Black Wind Rising CD, the first  TD
			Kaiserlich I Have A Dream TD
CH Windamir Salsa Des Charmettes TD AX MXJ
			CH Blue Banners High Noon VCD1 RE AXP AJP
CH Nevars Java RN TD, the first TDX
			CH Riward's High Society TD