Post by DogGoneGood on Jul 19, 2008 13:56:04 GMT -5
The Quarry (or "Track Layer") is the person who lays a track for the dog during training.
When starting to train a dog to track there is always a person at the end of the trail as a reward for the dog. The quarry they find should be enthusiastic and praise the dog with pets and voice as a reward.
This form of tracking is used moreso for Police K-9 work and NOT Schutzhund.
Disaster in tarining occurs when the track layer/quarry doesn't follow directions!
The Job of the Track Layer is to...
When doing long, industrial tracks (or rural) it is a good idea to go through it once by driving near the trail and pointing out important landmarks and turns; and then back track to make sure both quarry and handler know where the track is.
A track is made up of a series of straight lines, also known as "legs".
An obvious, fixed object (like a tree or cylone) can be a landmark to walk towards to help the quarry walk a straight line.
No kicking in a mark on the corner unless you're asked to do so by the handler!
A "known track" is where the handler knows every footstep of the track; this is for a first time dog and handler.
Double Lay a Leg - Walk over the leg more than once; this adds more scent and helps out a new dog. The most common spot to double lay a track is at the start in the first leg, in high to low vegetation, crossing a road or alley, or any high surface (ie: gravel or pavement)
Mark Legs - Legs should be marked every 50 yards. Kick in the dirt and leave a visible mark. This is easier for the handler to see it and the dog has a very strong spot of scent; so the handler knows he's on the right trail.
The best place to make a turn is after the landmark that the handler wants it at. Dogs are creatures of habit that may learn to turn at a landmark if you don't kick in and turn AFTER it.
Kicking in corners is only for Level One new tracking dogs.
Scent changes when crossing from one type of terain to the other (worse with tall ot short grass).
Kicking in a mark also creates a "hot spot" of scent for the dog.
Marking fence crossings is done by tying grass to the top of the fence; this is a sight marking for the handler's sake. When going over the fence the handler takes the grass with them (or off the fence) so that it won't be a distraction or cause of confussion on a later track.
Canada West Canine Center
Tracking Notes
Tracking Through Drive
When starting to train a dog to track there is always a person at the end of the trail as a reward for the dog. The quarry they find should be enthusiastic and praise the dog with pets and voice as a reward.
This form of tracking is used moreso for Police K-9 work and NOT Schutzhund.
Disaster in tarining occurs when the track layer/quarry doesn't follow directions!
The Job of the Track Layer is to...
- Walk a straight line
- Visually mark the trail properly
- Make turns/corners
- Act the proper roll at the end
- Follow directions!
When doing long, industrial tracks (or rural) it is a good idea to go through it once by driving near the trail and pointing out important landmarks and turns; and then back track to make sure both quarry and handler know where the track is.
Walking a Straight Line:
A track is made up of a series of straight lines, also known as "legs".
An obvious, fixed object (like a tree or cylone) can be a landmark to walk towards to help the quarry walk a straight line.
No kicking in a mark on the corner unless you're asked to do so by the handler!
A "known track" is where the handler knows every footstep of the track; this is for a first time dog and handler.
Marking The Start and Corners is Done For:
Where to Mark the Trail:
Deffinitions and Explinations:
Double Lay a Leg - Walk over the leg more than once; this adds more scent and helps out a new dog. The most common spot to double lay a track is at the start in the first leg, in high to low vegetation, crossing a road or alley, or any high surface (ie: gravel or pavement)
Mark Legs - Legs should be marked every 50 yards. Kick in the dirt and leave a visible mark. This is easier for the handler to see it and the dog has a very strong spot of scent; so the handler knows he's on the right trail.
Marking Legs:
The best place to make a turn is after the landmark that the handler wants it at. Dogs are creatures of habit that may learn to turn at a landmark if you don't kick in and turn AFTER it.
Kicking in corners is only for Level One new tracking dogs.
Scent changes when crossing from one type of terain to the other (worse with tall ot short grass).
Kicking in a mark also creates a "hot spot" of scent for the dog.
Marking fence crossings is done by tying grass to the top of the fence; this is a sight marking for the handler's sake. When going over the fence the handler takes the grass with them (or off the fence) so that it won't be a distraction or cause of confussion on a later track.
Canada West Canine Center
Tracking Notes