Tracking
What is tracking?
Tracking engages our dog’s natural ability to follow a scent trail left behind by a person or animal.
A tracking dog has to work in unison with their handler to follow a scent trail through different terrains, environments, and weather conditions.
Most tracking dogs are found in dog sports or voluntary roles, but you may have seen operational tracking dogs working in a range of roles.
- Police tracking dogs seeking fugitives
- Pack hounds on drag or trail hunting
- Working Trials
- IGP/IPO Trials
- Mantrailing
- Lost Dog Tracking
Scent and Track UK offers training, workshops, and courses for anyone who wants to explore tracking with their dog. We have two primary tracking training pathways, as well as training workshops for topics such as introductory training on the different types of tracking & trailing, more in-depth training in a variety of tracking challenges, and on specific training skills such as Line Handling and Article Indication.
TrackStars™
TrackStars™ is our tracking training pathway available across the UK with our accredited TrackStars Instructors!
TrackStars™ is aimed at owners looking for a fun and rewarding activity they can enjoy with their dog. There is also an option for teams to achieve Titles and Awards as they progress.
Click below to find out more about TrackStars™!
Sports Tracking
As well as TrackStars, we also offer option to train dog sports tracking. This kind of training develops the more technical and precise “footstep tracking” which is prefered in dog sports such as Working Trials and IGP. Footstep tracking requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a serious amount of precision from both dog and handler!
Sports Tracking gives you and your dog an opportunity to try a more challenging variation of tracking training, or is a perfect option for those looking to compete in dog sports with a tracking aspect. If you already compete in dog sports such as Working Trials or IGP, and are looking to improve your scores in the tracking phase, we have workshops and one-to-one training options designed to develop your skills. Find out more below or book here!
Tracking Courses, Events & Workshops
