luckydog Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi All, Anyone recommend any good books about Tracking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I haven't had a chance to find or read it yet but my lad's breeder recommended "The Tracking Dog" by a Canadian called Johnson or Johnston??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamby Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 The Tracking Club of Victoria web page has links to some great tracking books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Piximatosis Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Try Tracking!: a Puppy Tracking Primer Can get it from Dogwise, it's a Dogwise Training Manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydog Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) I found the two books: http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=dgt240 http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DGT127 But cannot see any book links from the Tracking Club website I went here and found nothing? http://www.trackingclubvic.org.au/links.html I am sure I am blind... As usual, I searched DOL and found a previous thread: http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=69916 I will read that. Edited May 2, 2008 by luckydog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I found The Working Dogs Book Store has some good books. I have found these books to be good... but I guess it depends on your experience and what you want to get out of tracking. FOLLOWING GHOSTS: DEVELOPING THE TRACKING RELATIONSHIP - Clothier & Rice A common sense approach to tracking/search & rescue based on respect for the dog's natural abilities, positive reinforcement, and keen observation skills. To be successful with this approach, all you need is a good relationship with your dog. Based on John Rice's extensive experiences with his all Golden Retriever Police K-9 unit, this approach to tracking focuses on the relationship between dog & handler, and an understanding of scent from the dog's point of view. Find out why variable surface tracking is not the ultimate goal - but the very best starting point! Learn why food on the track confuses dogs. Discover the perfect tracking field - in your own neighborhood. Track anytime, in almost any weather. Not a how-to recipe book, Following Ghosts offers a revolutionary and challenging look at tracking, canine abilities and ways to help you and your dog reach your tracking goals. Whether you're a tracking novice or an experienced tracker, this booklet will change your thinking. Find out why tracking judges like Ted Hoesel (the first VST judge), Search & Rescue Units, police departments and others are not only recommending this book, but buying it for their students as "required reading!" © 1996, booklet, 54 pages FUN NOSEWORK FOR DOGS, 2ND EDITION - Roy Hunter; $15.95 New Expanded 2nd edition! Exercises and games train scent discrimination, search, and obedience skills. For pets as well as competition trackers and competitive obedience. TRACKING TRAINERS HANDBOOK - Johnson From the classic tracking "bible", Tracking Dog: Theory and Method, by Glen Johnson. You can have Glen's track designs, tracking schedules, and a lesson format to be used by trainers in conducting a tracking program. © 1975, paperback. TRACKING: FROM THE BEGINNING - Gary Patterson; $21.95 Detailed and well illustrated book for teaching your dog to track. Excellent section on conditioning and reinforcement. Tracking Dog: Theory & Methods Glen R. Johnson brought his many years of experience and innovation to write was has become the "bible" of trackers everywhere. His experience ranged from military dog work, to detection of toxic pipeline leaks using dogs. Tracking Dog is the standard for anyone interested in training dogs to track. Included in the book is the Tracking Trainers Handbook, a great reference for working in the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddog21 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Thanks for your post. I'm off, no, we're off to find some books on sniffing and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Jones Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 To all the books Tilly has mentioned. The only other book I would add for tracking enthusiasts to read is Scent and the Scenting Dog: William G. Syrotuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paw Man Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 To all the books Tilly has mentioned. The only other book I would add for tracking enthusiasts to read is Scent and the Scenting Dog: William G. Syrotuck. I strongly agree with the recommendation of this book as we in the military use it as one of our main reference books. However I would add that it is the ideal reference book for Man Trailing not Tracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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