Tracking

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Tracking is an enjoyable element. The first class in
competition is the Appell (Basic Class.) Class. From there the dog advances to Lower,Higher and Elite Class. Training where tracking is concerned begins with the handlerplacing out a variety of items which the dog is then encouraged to seek out or track.The dog's natural behaviour is exploited to a great degree. If the dog succeeds in finding it's 'prey', it is rewarded. Most dogs really enjoy this aspect of training

The competition consists of two parts.

1: Tracking. In the Appell (Basic) Class the handler is responsible for placing the
items which are to be tracked. This is done at least an hour prior to thecompetition.
Four items (wooden sticks) are placed out on the track at specific intervals.
The dog has to follow the track and pick up these items. The items must be picked
up in order for the test to be approved

2: Obedience, which consists of among other things, following at will, disposition whenwalking, jumping over obstacles, retrieving and advancing.

A high number of points is required to ensure progress to the next class.

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