The objective of this class is to introduce the dog to the foundation of tracking - learning to follow scent for positive reinforcement. Dogs will learn to track a straight line and add corners.  Handlers will learn tracking theory - including scent pads, the effect of weather conditions, wind, and different terrain.

To begin tracking you need a healthy dog, the proper equipment, and time.  The special equipment needed for tracking includes a tracking harness for the dog (or a chain collar for Schutzhund tracking), a long lead (25' or longer), a few articles (leather glove, old wallet, old sock, etc.), some treats for the dog, and several flags to mark starts and turns (brightly colored clothespins are also useful for marking turns).