Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0931866111
Manufacturer: Alpine Publications
Average Customer Review: 
(From 4 total reviews)
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Editorial Reviews
Book Description:
Second Place Winner for a training book by the Dog Writers Association of America. Whether you’re a rookie just getting into the sport or a trainer with many years of experience, this book will open your eyes to factors you weren’t aware of before. You’ll learn about:
*the science of scent
*how to select the best tracking equipment
*how to get started tracking and search training
*how to administer first aid on the trail
*the best kind of equipment to use *starting a puppy with “kindergarten tracking”
*how law enforcement agencies use scent dogs An important addition to your training library!
Customer Reviews
Interesting read but a bit overly technical by Alvin P.
The good: The principles in this book are sound, and much of the instruction is common in many other books that I have read on the subject of training a dog to track. The authors are very knowledgable and seem to present the material in a structured and logical fashion. I believe those interested in tracking titles will enjoy this much more than those of us who are intraested in search and rescue.
The bad: If the authors were to write a book on how to drive a car, they would probaby devote the first 4 chapters on how to build a vehicle from the groung up. My point is while the sections about scent theory are mildly interesting, I think they are a bit overblown and unnecessary. A much simpler discussion would have piqued the interest of the reader.
Not a book worth consideration by
I WOULD NOT recommend this book to serious trainers wanting to learn more about tracking. The main idea is very blurry and hard to grasp. THe author gives theories and not facts and not very good training for tracking dog. The author has confused the ideal of tracking and air scenting. Even though it says “S&R”, this book has a poor approach to it. This book was published in 1982, so much has changed since now in tracking. I truly think this author wanted to make a book more than educate people about tracking.
Very tracking based by Ashley Clifford
I think for the overall comment on this book is ” It is VERY tracking based”. If you are getting it to help you in search and rescue you won’t get what you think you are buying (I don’t think). If you are getting it for tracking it will probably be your “bible”. I really enjoyed the scent theory in the begining of the book.
One of the best sources of information on canine olfaction. by Steve Urszenyi (k9corner@istar.ca)
The first section of this book deals with scent theory and the canine gift of olfaction from a physical and anatomical examination of the dog. This is one of the best references to be found anywhere. The tracking portion of the book is a little weaker, but overall an excellent book!
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