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In tracking, a dog follows the scent left by a person walking through a field and finds one or more articles left along the way. Dogs have amazing scenting ability and love using their nose. As dogs develop their scenting ability and as handlers become adept at following their dog along a track, they join that special fraternity of tracking enthusiasts who experience the joy of completing an unknown track.
The training method described here is a structured method, leaving very little learning to chance. Because the dog must lead the handler down the track, motivational techniques are emphasized throughout the training process. The method prepares a dog and handler both for their first tracking test and the advanced TDX test. This is ideal for trainers who want a well laid-out plan that has a long history of success in training dogs to track. Throughout the book, you will find detailed descriptions of tracklayer and handler procedures as well as problem avoidance and problem solving techniques. This book is out of print. |
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Sil Sanders has trained dogs in tracking since 1980. His own dogs are Westies. Five of them earned their TDX and one also earned his VST and CT.
Sil Sanders has had Westies since 1960. In 1984, his Alicia became the first Westie to earn a TDX. He once had the privilege of handling a Golden to her TD while her owner and trainer recuperated from surgery. He has coached to a TDX dogs from five of the AKC groups, the first Bernese Mountain Dog, and several dogs that everyone had given up on but their owner. He is an active tracking judge. |
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Enthusiastic Tracking, The Step-by-step Training Handbook, 2nd ed (1998).
William (Sil) Sanders
Paperback, 160 pages.
ISBN-10: 1892119226
ISBN-13: 978-1892119223
The book is available are fine book retailers such as:
* Amazon.com
* Dogwise.com
* Your local bookstore on special order.
Critical Reviews:
Pat Norris in the May 98 issue of Front & Finish :
The charts and diagrams are presented in extensive detail … a training plan that will certainly work because it is very thorough. … I especially like the emphasis on enjoyment throughout the book. … The reader is continually implored to keep the training sessions happy and stress free. Excellent advice.
Carol Pernicka in PAFTA’s July 98 Gone Trackin’:
The emphasis on evaluating the performance of both members of the team should help even the novice training alone recognize when there is a problem, and the suggestions offered to individualize training when perfecting skills should be a welcome addition to any tracker’s library.
Amy Suggars, new tracking enthusiast:
Your book gives me a clear lesson plan and makes me feel like I am not working alone.
Pat Norris in the May 98 issue of Front & Finish :
The charts and diagrams are presented in extensive detail … a training plan that will certainly work because it is very thorough. … I especially like the emphasis on enjoyment throughout the book. … The reader is continually implored to keep the training sessions happy and stress free. Excellent advice.
Carol Pernicka in PAFTA’s July 98 Gone Trackin’:
The emphasis on evaluating the performance of both members of the team should help even the novice training alone recognize when there is a problem, and the suggestions offered to individualize training when perfecting skills should be a welcome addition to any tracker’s library.
Amy Suggars, new tracking enthusiast:
Your book gives me a clear lesson plan and makes me feel like I am not working alone.