John and Anna discussing the agenda |
Peg explaining scent |
Gina showing tracking equipment |
Toro and Gina working the demo track | ||
Learning about the 30' lead which connects one to the dog |
Seeing how proper lead handling makes it easier for the "dog" to track |
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Pacing off the 30 yard start |
Determining the number of paces in 100 yards |
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Beans showing that if she puts her nose down, she'll find hotdogs growing in the field! |
Carrying a flag, dropping bait, aligning on a marker, counting steps and not falling down! |
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Becoming aware of objects in the distance which you're going to use as markers |
Walking a straight line and counting paces while keeping a sight marker aligned |
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Midday break - Potty, Lunch & the Store |
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In the afternoon all the dogs got a chance to practice. They proved that whatever their size, shape or color, they were capable of putting down their noses, following the hotdogs, and finding the glove! |
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Photos by Jim Bunderla & Nancy Grove |