Train the Track. Read the Dog.
Find the Target.
Tracking failures are rarely about the dog—they are almost always about training, interpretation, and decision-making.
This 6-Week Tracking Train-the-Trainer Course is designed for professionals responsible for developing reliable tracking teams and instructing handlers in both controlled and operational environments.
The emphasis is on understanding scent behavior, environmental impact, and canine decision-making, not following scripted track patterns. This course develops trainers who can train tracking, read the dog, interpret the environment, and solve problems—not just follow a recipe.
Course Objectives
- Explain scent behavior and environmental influences on tracking
- Start and progress tracking dogs using a systematic methodology
- Design tracks that build confidence, accuracy, and problem-solving ability
- Read canine body language and scent indicators
- Troubleshoot losses, contamination, and handler error
- Instruct handlers and evaluate tracking performance
Course Focus Areas
- Scent theory and human ground disturbance
- Foundation track development
- Progressive track complexity and aging
- Environmental and surface challenges
- Operational and scenario-based tracking
- Instructor evaluation and handler coaching
This course is intended for personnel moving into trainer, instructor, or program-development roles. Graduates will leave capable of developing tracking dogs, diagnosing tracking problems, and instructing handlers with clarity and confidence in operational contexts.
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