Dog Tracking and Scenting
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Books
- by Glen R. JohnsonJohnson presents the basics of tracking work, and leads the reader step-by-step through a planned, easy to follow program, which has resulted in 100% success for his students. This success is now yours, regardless of your breed of dog or your past experience. · NEW Foreword by Don Arner · Training Philosophy and Terminology · Determining Behavioral Characteristics · Tracking ... More
- by Lue Button, Lou ButtonThis guide will help you teach any dog the basics of tracking, air scenting, or how to have fun finding objects. *Five games to prepare your dog for scent work *Planning training sessions that promote progress
- by William G. Syrotuck, William G. SjrotuckUnveil the mysteries of Scent! Now you can understand how and why a dog can work scent. This fascinating book explains the composition of scent, how it works in the dog's nose, and what affects scent and much more! · The Sense of Smell · Anatomy and Physiology · Theories and Odor · The Human as a Scent Source · Transmission · Atmospheric Factors and Airborn Scent · The Ground Scent ... More
- by John JeanneneyFour completely new chapters have been added. Chapter 13, "Putting Down Wounded Deer", was inspired by a risky experience of my own, which made me realize that I had slighted a complex subject in the first edition.
Chapter 16, "The Tracking Dog in the Family", was the outcome of many conversations that we had with buyers of the book or of our puppies. "Tracking Dogs for Guides and Out ... More - by John Rice, Suzanne ClothierBased on John Rice's extensive experiences with his all Golden Retriever Police K-9 unit, this approach to tracking focuses on the relationship between dog & handler, and an understanding of scent from the dog's point of view. Find out why variable surface tracking is not the ultimate goal - but the very best starting point! Learn why food on the track confuses dogs. Discover the perfect tracking ... More
- by Cat WarrenA firsthand exploration of the fascinating world of âworking dogsâ--who seek out missing persons, sniff for explosives in war zones, and locate long-dead remains--through the experiences of a journalist and her canine companion, an incorrigible pup named Solo. Cat Warren is a tenured university professor and a journalist with what she acknowledges is an odd hobby: She and her dog ... More
- by J. C. JudahSearch and Rescue dogs continue to amaze us with their abilities and talents as they locate lost or missing persons. Buzzards and Butterflies is a primer for the canine handler working a Human Remains Detection dog on land or water. This is the text to learn training and search strategies that work for other HRD handlers. Included is information on ground penetrating radar, behavior of dogs, rea ... More
- by Tracy BowlingA definitive and exhaustive 300 page manual on how to train and deploy the police K9 tracking team with over 40 diagrams, illustrations, and photos.
nAll aspects of the discipline are covered including an historic overview, canine scenting abilities, track scent picture, scent discrimination training techniques, deployment tactics, equipment, record-keeping, and more.
nThis book takes t ... More
Kindle
- by TouchstoneA firsthand exploration of the fascinating world of âworking dogsâ--who seek out missing persons, sniff for explosives in war zones, and locate long-dead remains--through the experiences of a journalist and her canine companion, an incorrigible pup named Solo. Cat Warren is a tenured university professor and a journalist with what she acknowledges is an odd hobby: She and her dog ... More
- by Coastal BooksSearch and rescue dogs continue to amaze us with their abilities and talents as they locate lost or missing persons. Buzzards and Butterflies is a primer for the canine handler working a Human Remains Detection Dog on land or water.
This is the text to learn training and search strategies that work for other HRD handlers. Learn what equipment is helpful from ground penetrating radar to ... More
Tracking Systems & I.D.
- by GoTagsPremium stainless steel pet tags. Strong, durable, and long lasting pet id tags for your pets. With 2 sided engraving & up to 8 lines of personalized text, there's plenty of room for all of your pet's important information - up to 4 lines on front of tag and 4 lines on back of tag. Free shipping. Order includes a split ring attachment.
- by GoTags LLC -- DropshipPermanently laser engraved with 2-sided engraving and up to 8 lines of personalized text. With 4 lines on both front and back, there is plenty of room for all of your pet's important information. Our aluminum tags go through an anodized process that adds strength, durability and brightness of color to each tag. Clear, sharp and easy to read personalization. Split ring included.
- by GoTagsStand out in the pack with our custom stainless steel pet tag. Choose from 7 different designs. Approx. 1 inch round tags and made of thick stainless steel. Tag includes up to 4 lines of personalized text on the backside.
- by CNATTAGS LLCShapes: | Round Paw | Round Daisy | Round fish | Round Cat | Round Bone | Round Bowl | Round Pirate Dog | Round Pirate Cat | Round Skull | Round Crown | Round Dog | Round Mouse | Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink Dark, Pink Light, Purple, Red Size: 0.98 inches x 0.98 inch. 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm. Thickness: .046" (1.17 mm)
Professional Trainers
- by Dean & Tyler, LLCThese high quality patches come separate from our harness. Great option to have several patches for different purposes. Easy to attach and to remove.
Training Tools
- by Every DogNew Clik Stik Retractable Target Stick with Clicker ...
Nosework & Scenting
- by LeerburgLeerburg sells a small travel kit for nosework trainers. Our kit contains everything needed for a nosework trainer to go out and set up multiple nosework training sessions for multiple dogs.
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nThe Leerburg Nosework Scent Kit is made up of a small waterproof, crushproof, hard plastic case which comes loader with three vials of liquid scent (Birch, Anise, and Cloves). The kit also include ... More
