Guest belgian.blue Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I'm looking to start something new with my Belgian and thought we would give tracking a shot. I have been suggested Tracking Dog, by Glen Johnson but was wondering how to go about starting it in Perth? There is the Tracking Club of Rockingham but from what I can work out from their website, it's more of training dogs to find lost humans. I just want to do it as some fun and stimulation for Ivy. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 TrackWest http://members.iinet.net.au/~mfmargot/tracking.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I thought about trying this a while ago but getting to Gidgegannup for 8am on a Saturday morning would kill me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I thought about trying this a while ago but getting to Gidgegannup for 8am on a Saturday morning would kill me! Me too, but it ain't gonna happen! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JoLu~ Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I thought about trying this a while ago but getting to Gidgegannup for 8am on a Saturday morning would kill me! Me too, but it ain't gonna happen! Gidgegannup :D I thought it is in Gnangara / Lexia out near Whiteman Park :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 It's at Gnangara Pines. The season would be almost over for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JoLu~ Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 It's at Gnangara Pines. The season would be almost over for this year. Thanks for clarifying that Tiggy - I won't be ready for while yet anyway ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I wouldn't mind having a go at this....if any other Perthies who are new to tracking want to get together & join up at the same time I would be keen to do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JoLu~ Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Looks like they start in May??? I should have my sh*t together by then :D :D In the meantime I have the Johnson book for a little light reading / theory over the summer uni break. Checked out the photos on the TrackWest site - love all the different breeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I'm keen to try it as well, but the 8am start on a Sat morning is going to be a KILLER!! Perhaps I should just get over it and give it a go, if other newbies start at the same time then I might have some motivation :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I thought about trying this a while ago but getting to Gidgegannup for 8am on a Saturday morning would kill me! Me too, but it ain't gonna happen! Gidgegannup I thought it is in Gnangara / Lexia out near Whiteman Park That's weird, I'm sure when I looked a while ago they met in Gidge - we're moving to the hills when our house is finished so Gnangara's even worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Tracking is wonderful fun for the dogs, and the feel is great. But the set-up of tracks is very time consuming, especially when you get past the beginner stage and tracks need to be laid several hours in advance. The need for the track layer to be at the end of the track when the search begins further adds to the time required. The way scent behaves makes some hours better than others. Early morning is often the preferred time cause tracks can be set the evening before and they're still pretty strong the next morning. If you want to do tracking, be prepared to do early morning work . . . and, in time, to help set up tracks for others. Edited September 21, 2009 by sandgrubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JoLu~ Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thanks for the info sandgrubber - did I spy "Sandgrubber" in the photos We'll have moved to Chittering Drumbeat, so this will be actually almost local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie1 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I'm keen to try it as well, but the 8am start on a Sat morning is going to be a KILLER!! Perhaps I should just get over it and give it a go, if other newbies start at the same time then I might have some motivation I am keen to start next year when Mason is a bit older, will be cool if a few of us all start together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest belgian.blue Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Count me in .. I would defiantly start if there was a group of newbies!! Great to see others are also interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 We'll have moved to Chittering Drumbeat, so this will be actually almost local As long as you're an early riser I've just looked at the map and Darlington to Gnangara is miles - I would have preferred Gidge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beny Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I was just looking up the website for WA tracking and look where it bought me! Would love to join with you guys too. You going to get both dogs involved RS? I'm thinking if Kira gets the agility I should give Izzy this, especially since OH is taking too long to get his ...stuff together and organise the sledding with her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livertreats Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi, The Tracking Club of Rockinham is part of the SES so yes they go and find lost people. Trackwest starts back about the 2nd week of April and finish at the end of September. They have a couple of trainers who take the begineers so dont worry about being new. One of the best things I have ever done with my dogs, we love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozjen Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm keen to try it as well, but the 8am start on a Sat morning is going to be a KILLER!! Perhaps I should just get over it and give it a go, if other newbies start at the same time then I might have some motivation If you are interested in giving it a go next tracking season we could always go together and share the cost of the petrol. Can't say I like the early mornings but as its a seasonal dog activity I think I would survive it. Like you I would prefer to have other beginers to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JoLu~ Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 The early morning start shouldn't worry me too much - I don't remember the last time I slept in past 6:30am since we got a certain little GSDx What sort of equipment is needed and what level of obedience (so that I have six months to get up to scratch )??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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