LOST PETS. As pet owners we understand how stressful it is to have one of your four-legged family members go missing. We are often asked if club members and their dogs can help in the search for a lost pet. However, our dogs are trained to follow human scent, and to ignore the scent trails of other animals. Therefore it is not likely that they would be successful in a search for another animal.
There are other reasons why our dogs may not be successful in finding your pet. Please visit our SEARCHING FOR MISSING PETS page for useful information that may aid in your search.
There are other reasons why our dogs may not be successful in finding your pet. Please visit our SEARCHING FOR MISSING PETS page for useful information that may aid in your search.
Welcome to the Evergreen Tracking Dog Club. Our Club is dedicated to fostering the training of tracking dogs by providing training assistance to our members and promoting responsible dog ownership to the community.
What is tracking? Briefly, tracking involves training a dog to follow a scent trail which is left behind as a person walks across the ground and to find any discarded articles of clothing the person has left along the track. You do not need to ‘teach’ your dog to track as all breeds of dog are born with this ability. Tracking uses the dogs natural scenting instincts which is both enjoyable and rewarding for the dog. However, you do need to teach your dog to identify a specific scent and to follow that scent when you ask. The dogs wear a harness attached to a 10 metre lead, similar to police tracker dogs.
Tracking is mostly a winter sport and is conducted between the months of April and August to avoid the heat. You may wish to track with your dog just for the sheer pleasure or you may wish to eventually enter a Tracking Trial. Trials are usually held in rural areas. Evergreen's trialing grounds are at Tansey, near Kilkivan in S.E. Queensland.
What is tracking? Briefly, tracking involves training a dog to follow a scent trail which is left behind as a person walks across the ground and to find any discarded articles of clothing the person has left along the track. You do not need to ‘teach’ your dog to track as all breeds of dog are born with this ability. Tracking uses the dogs natural scenting instincts which is both enjoyable and rewarding for the dog. However, you do need to teach your dog to identify a specific scent and to follow that scent when you ask. The dogs wear a harness attached to a 10 metre lead, similar to police tracker dogs.
Tracking is mostly a winter sport and is conducted between the months of April and August to avoid the heat. You may wish to track with your dog just for the sheer pleasure or you may wish to eventually enter a Tracking Trial. Trials are usually held in rural areas. Evergreen's trialing grounds are at Tansey, near Kilkivan in S.E. Queensland.
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Who can track? Tracking is a sport that is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and who enjoys spending time outdoors with their dog.
All breeds of dog can track, whether they are pedigree or non-pedigree. Tracking dogs work at their own pace and training methods are totally free of compulsion. You can't force your dog to track if he doesn't want to. Motivation is the key to success in tracking (or any other training for that matter).
All breeds of dog can track, whether they are pedigree or non-pedigree. Tracking dogs work at their own pace and training methods are totally free of compulsion. You can't force your dog to track if he doesn't want to. Motivation is the key to success in tracking (or any other training for that matter).
How do I get involved in tracking? Should you have any questions about the sport or like information about training opportunities please CONTACT US.
As we have members throughout Queensland please let us know where you are located so we can endeavour to put you in contact with a training group in your area.
From time to time the club will conduct introductory workshops.
As we have members throughout Queensland please let us know where you are located so we can endeavour to put you in contact with a training group in your area.
From time to time the club will conduct introductory workshops.
Puppies can begin training from 7 or 8 weeks of age. Tracking is fun!
