ness Posted March 14, 2010 · Report post so take it Pele had fun then Bully. We skipped it and went to the beach instead . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully Posted March 14, 2010 · Report post so take it Pele had fun then Bully. We skipped it and went to the beach instead :D . Yeah, I think she'll enjoy it Was tempted to hit the beach instead tho' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ness Posted March 14, 2010 · Report post I just decided what with agility and obedience to keep me busy (and herding) no point in trying to fit in tracking as well although I think Ness would like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kynan Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) · Report post :D Hi Bully I met you and Pele today! Did you get to do a track? I had to leave at 1030. ETA we currently have a Black Dog Tracking Harness and it is good but I have just ordered a leather one from overseas. Edited March 14, 2010 by Kynan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully Posted March 15, 2010 · Report post Hi Bully I met you and Pele today! Did you get to do a track? I had to leave at 1030.ETA we currently have a Black Dog Tracking Harness and it is good but I have just ordered a leather one from overseas. Hi Kynan, We only got to do a very small one at the end. Pele soon twigged that there were treats under the socks She's such a piggy The Black dog are more expensive, but they look more comfortable and nicer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toshman Posted March 16, 2010 · Report post I'm thinking of doing tracking with Pele next year now that she's got her CD title. A friend in the USA who has just got a TD title on her 18 month old Bull Terrier has recommended "Enthusiastic Tracking" by William (Sil) Sanders. It arrived the other day from Dogwise. I haven't had time to look at it yet I've added the Johnson book to my "Wishlist" on Fishpond And there's a super little book (booklet, actually) called "Following Ghosts - Developing the Tracking Relationship" by Suzanne Clothier from the USA. She has her own website, but you can get it from Dogwise in the US: http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=dgt200 or Amazon.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staranais Posted March 18, 2010 · Report post I'm thinking of doing tracking with Pele next year now that she's got her CD title. A friend in the USA who has just got a TD title on her 18 month old Bull Terrier has recommended "Enthusiastic Tracking" by William (Sil) Sanders. It arrived the other day from Dogwise. I haven't had time to look at it yet I've added the Johnson book to my "Wishlist" on Fishpond And there's a super little book (booklet, actually) called "Following Ghosts - Developing the Tracking Relationship" by Suzanne Clothier from the USA. She has her own website, but you can get it from Dogwise in the US: http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=dgt200 or Amazon.com Oh, what does it cover & what method does she recommend? Could you do us a quick summary/review? I just invested in a copy of "Tracking dog, theory and methods" by Glen Johnson from Amazon - probably not what my student loan was intended for, but it was just too tempting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toshman Posted March 19, 2010 (edited) · Report post I'm thinking of doing tracking with Pele next year now that she's got her CD title. A friend in the USA who has just got a TD title on her 18 month old Bull Terrier has recommended "Enthusiastic Tracking" by William (Sil) Sanders. It arrived the other day from Dogwise. I haven't had time to look at it yet I've added the Johnson book to my "Wishlist" on Fishpond And there's a super little book (booklet, actually) called "Following Ghosts - Developing the Tracking Relationship" by Suzanne Clothier from the USA. She has her own website, but you can get it from Dogwise in the US: http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=dgt200 or Amazon.com Oh, what does it cover & what method does she recommend? Could you do us a quick summary/review? I just invested in a copy of "Tracking dog, theory and methods" by Glen Johnson from Amazon - probably not what my student loan was intended for, but it was just too tempting... Hi, here's the link to it on Clothier's website - it's explained there....actually, I lent my copy to someone and I can't think who at the moment, so can't dip into it for you, sorry! http://flyingdogpress.com/Merchant2/mercha...egory_Code=BKLT And while you're there, she has some other great stuff too..... Edited March 19, 2010 by toshman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staranais Posted March 23, 2010 · Report post Hi, here's the link to it on Clothier's website - it's explained there....actually, I lent my copy to someone and I can't think who at the moment, so can't dip into it for you, sorry! Ha ha, fair enough then. I'm pretty familiar with Susan C's website, and like it, was just hoping for some inside info on what I could expect if I bought the book. Happy training! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mas1981 Posted March 29, 2010 · Report post Hi , we went to the Trackwest open day on saturday and my dog and I enjoyed it so much that we will be starting tracking training on 10th April Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staranais Posted September 10, 2010 · Report post Just a bump! To see who's still training, what style & discipline you're training for, & how it's working out for you. I'm loving tracking more & more the further I get into it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrow Posted September 12, 2010 · Report post It's taking me a while to sort the "method" from the "anecdotes" in the Glen Johnson book but I'm a fan of the fact that there is a published method that is based on tested theory and experience. I am actually getting serious about starting the regime and would love some comments from people who have tried it - like how you fitted it into your life and did you do the 9 daily tracks all together or did you split them up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staranais Posted September 14, 2010 · Report post It's taking me a while to sort the "method" from the "anecdotes" in the Glen Johnson book but I'm a fan of the fact that there is a published method that is based on tested theory and experience. I am actually getting serious about starting the regime and would love some comments from people who have tried it - like how you fitted it into your life and did you do the 9 daily tracks all together or did you split them up? I have not done the Glen Johnson method myself, but have read the book & got a lot out of it. It's a classic. I think it possibly depends what style of tracking you're interested in doing, as well, as to whether his method would be suitable. I didn't think there were 9 daily tracks though, I thought there were 3? Maybe a I read it wrong. Will be interested to hear how you get on using it, please keep us updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrow Posted September 16, 2010 · Report post The first two weeks of the Johnson Method consist of 3 (graduating) tracks that are completed and then repeated twice. I have just started and I am finding it a challenge to organise the time/space/wind/daylight etc but it's worth it - I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staranais Posted September 16, 2010 · Report post The first two weeks of the Johnson Method consist of 3 (graduating) tracks that are completed and then repeated twice. I have just started and I am finding it a challenge to organise the time/space/wind/daylight etc but it's worth it - I think. Oh wow, that is a lot of tracking. I feel virtuous if I manage to do one track per day! :D Are you doing the food drop method or retrieve method in the book? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully Posted September 17, 2010 · Report post Just a bump! To see who's still training, what style & discipline you're training for, & how it's working out for you.I'm loving tracking more & more the further I get into it! I was hoping to get into tracking this year, but decided to push on with Open obedience with Pele. Hopefully she'll get her title and then we can do tracking as I'm sure she'll be good at it and love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staranais Posted October 2, 2010 · Report post Just watched the Leerburg tracking through drive DVD. Bloody brilliant, highly recommended! Except the bit where he said that most bitches couldn't do tracking in drive - had to cover my girl's ears for that bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrow Posted October 3, 2010 · Report post People don't seem to post a lot in this thread and I think I know why! Trackers are just too busy combing the countryside in search of reasonably-willing tracklayers and places to track that don't have too many off-leash dogs, rabbit warrens, swooping magpies, protective plovers, snakes or joggers. They also spend way too much time testing wind direction and adjusting their planned tracks to suit. I know of one tragic individual who is even trying to design a pocket wind sock. Thanks for recommending the Leerburg DVD, Staranais; I'm looking into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staranais Posted October 4, 2010 · Report post People don't seem to post a lot in this thread and I think I know why! Trackers are just too busy combing the countryside in search of reasonably-willing tracklayers and places to track that don't have too many off-leash dogs, rabbit warrens, swooping magpies, protective plovers, snakes or joggers. They also spend way too much time testing wind direction and adjusting their planned tracks to suit. I know of one tragic individual who is even trying to design a pocket wind sock. That's very funny! I am budget, I just drop dog hair to determine wind direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
♥Baxter♥ Posted October 6, 2010 · Report post Just came across this thread! Will get the book too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
