There’s no one way to teach a dog to track, but here are some of our favorite sources of inspiration
Books
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Modern Enthusiastic Tracking
WILLIAM SANDERS
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Following Ghosts
JOHN RICE & SUZANNE CLOTHIER
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Scent and the Scenting Dog
WILLIAM G. SYROTUCK
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Try Tracking!
CAROLYN KRAUSE
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Scenting on the Wind: Scentwork for Hunting Dogs
SUSAN BULANDA
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Tracking Dog Theory and Methods
GLEN R. JOHNSON
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Tracking from the Ground Up
SANDY GANZ & SUSAN BOYD
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About Track Laying
BETTY A. MUELLER
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Articles
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Beginning a New Tracking Dog
Anne CopelandPuppies and Tracking
Joe HamzyA Beginner’s Guide to Tracking
American Kennel ClubTracking with Your Basenji (a tracking overview)
Liza LundrellFour Essential Skills and Common Problems with Beginning Trackers
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Read Any Trailing or Tracking Dog: Understanding Negative Indications
Kevin Kocher & Robin MonroeThe Tracking Line is a Means of Communication Between You and Your Dog—Not Just a Rope
Leerburg Dog Sports -
Serpentine Tracks
Allison A. PlattVST / TDX Training
Becky Johnson & Jenny ZimmermanAn Article About Articles
Terri Everwine -
The Article Game
Ed PresnallHow to Read Negative Indications
Highland K9Read Any Trailing or Tracking Dog by Understanding Negative Indications
Kevin Kocher & Robin Monroe
Gear
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Every dog is different, and not every harness will work for every dog.
A properly-fitted harness will not restrict the dog’s movement.
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Consult the requirements of the organization you are tracking under to ensure your lead meets length requirements.
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Liverwurst
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Skeet Shooter Half Vest