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Bait Tracking
We use many different techniques and supplies such as smelly bait food as bait for footstep tracking work. We kept our dogs hungry by not feeding them before morning work. Hungry dogs tend to be the hardest working dogs. As you can see in the images below, we placed a can of smelly bait partially open in front of the kennel to tease and build drive. Eventually, the subject's odor will take the can and a portion of food and lay tracks as the dogs learned what the game was and subsequently what was expected of them.
The most common method we used involved placing bait in a triangular "scent pad" formation and then placing bait into the subject's subsequent footsteps. This will allow the dog to keep the nose down into the track and help reduce head sway and potential for air-scenting. This is desireable for Schutzhund work. The dog's learned through Pavlovian theory that they were rewarded in various ways for following a scent. This is how we touight them this game.
We illustrate below Tracking and Searching Exercises in the months that follow. Please be sure to check back frequently. We will frequently switch from food bait to differeing targets such as Distressed person scent, garmets and articles (underwear are superb!), cadaver parts, explosives and muntions, Pseudo Cadaver Scents, Pseudo-IED/Explosives, Pseudo-Narcs, animal remains, blood, etc.
Nevada Canine Training Corner
12 APR 07 - Track Set-Up
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15 MAY 07 - Search Work
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24 MAY 07 - Blaze First Night Tracking Exercise
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24 MAY 07 - Bosco First Night Tracking Exercise
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24 MAY 07 - Night Tracking Exercise Set-Up
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25 MAY 07 - Blaze Daytime Half-Mile Tracking Exercise
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25 MAY 07 - Bosco Daytime Half-Mile Tracking Exercise
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25 MAY 07 - Daytime Half-Mile Tracking Exercise Set-Up
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28 MAY 07 - Blaze Tracking Exercise
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28 MAY 07 - Blaze 3500 Ft. Night Tracking Exercise on Sand
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28 MAY 07 - Blaze 3500 Ft. Night Tracking Exercise on Sand
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30 MAY 07 - Blaze Tracks Live Victim
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5 JUN 07 - Blaze Tracking Problem Solving Exercise
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Disclaimer: Dog training can be hazardous to your safety or those around in the immediate vicinity. Do not attempt these techniques yourself without consulting a professional. All training tips and techniques are for informational purposes only. The author(s), www.nvk9.com or any associates therein assume no responsiblity or liability and cannot be held responsible for accidents or injuries to animals, humans, or property damage. Perform all training at your own risk."