K9 Professional Tracking: A Complete Manual for Theory and Training in Clean-Scent Tracking (K9 Professional Training Series)

ISBN: 1550599127

Author: Gerritsen, Resi

Condition: New

Train your dog to reliably follow a human scent trailLearn: How to pick the right dog for tracking What equipment you need How to lay both simple and advanced tracks The science of scent and your dogs noseA well-trained tracking dog can be the deciding factor that determines success in both criminal investigations and search-and-rescue operations. When the stakes are high, demanding the highest level of performance from your K9, you need training methods relied upon by police forces and SAR teams around the world.Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak show you how to train your dog in clean-scent tracking, a proven method that trains dogs to follow a particular scent on a track, while ignoring cross-tracks and other odors.In K9 Professional Tracking, youll learn how to train a clean-scent tracking dog you can count on. Youll also learn to fully understand what your K9 is and is not capable of in the field. With the right knowledge and techniques, youll be able to train tracking dogs to the highest professional standards.