K9 Professional Tracking, 2nd Ed.
Author | : Resi Gerritsen |
Publisher | : Brush Education |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2022-06-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781550599121 |
ISBN-13 | : 1550599127 |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Download or read book K9 Professional Tracking, 2nd Ed. written by Resi Gerritsen and published by Brush Education. This book was released on 2022-06-27 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Train your dog to reliably follow a human scent trail Learn: - How to pick the right dog for tracking - What equipment you need - How to lay both simple and advanced tracks - The science of scent and your dog’s nose A well-trained tracking dog can be the deciding factor that determines success in both criminal investigations and search-and-rescue operations. When the stakes are high, demanding the highest level of performance from your K9, you need training methods relied upon by police forces and SAR teams around the world. Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak show you how to train your dog in clean-scent tracking, a proven method that trains dogs to follow a particular scent on a track, while ignoring cross-tracks and other odors. In K9 Professional Tracking, you’ll learn how to train a clean-scent tracking dog you can count on. You’ll also learn to fully understand what your K9 is and is not capable of in the field. With the right knowledge and techniques, you’ll be able to train tracking dogs to the highest professional standards.