May 6th was another tracking disaster for my sister Bailie. She has been so good about applying herself in her sports since last fall, but for her TDX test, the old Bailie was back. [Read more…]
Once A Tracking Dog, Always A Tracking Dog
Bailie is a tracking dog natural! She tracks all day, every day, every place she goes, and loves it! [Read more…]
Does Your Dog Travel In Style? She Sure Can With Molly Mutt!
I demand to travel in style, does your dog? Being a very fashion conscious hound, I’ve always thought it was sad that all the seat covers out there are boring black, grey or tan. My mom and I wondered why hasn’t someone made some “fun” seat covers for dogs? Now we have the answer! [Read more…]
There’s A New Tracking Dog In Town!
There’s a new tracking dog in town and her name is Madison! Actually, her name is now Ethos Intel Inside CGC TD. We are all so very proud of her! To be honest, I’m a bit worried about Madison taking over everything around here! At 8 months old, she earned her Canine Good Citizen, CGC Title, tracking certification, and now her Tracking Dog, TD Title. To say she is a little overachiever is an understatement! [Read more…]
Madison Earns Her Tracking Certification
Madison earned her tracking certification last Tuesday! It was quite a day, and it was not a pretty site, but she did it! We went to the Washington County Fairgrounds for our tests, the same place Bailie was certified in 2015. [Read more…]
The Winter 2017 Tracking Season Has Begun
The winter 2017 tracking season has begun! Mom takes us out tracking all year, but we do the most tracking work in the spring and summer because of the weather conditions. Summer is for cool days only, and in the winter the temperature and snow conditions have to be safe to work in. [Read more…]
Puppy Tracking – What Age Should Training Start?
What about puppy tracking? Should you train a young puppy to track? What age is the right age? As you can see, Madison is ready to hit the trails and learn to track. Puppies can learn to track easily, but you need to take baby steps and keep it all fun. [Read more…]
Let’s Play The Article Game!
Who out there knows the article game? As you know, I got my tracking certification last winter and need to get a spot in, and pass my Tracking Dog Test the end of October or it is back to square one. I’m not into tracking like Bailie, but I can do it if I have to. Lately, though, I’ve quit stopping when I find an article and that is a serious issue. [Read more…]
A Tracking Seminar Provides Helpful Tips
The tracking seminar last month was a fun and informative time for Mom and Bailie. Being held at Shamrock Park, it sounded like a lucky event to be a part of! Bailie has her TD, Tracking Dog, Title and needs to work towards her next title. Her options are TDX, Tracking Dog Excellent, or VST, Variable Surface Tracking. After the seminar, Bailie and Mom decided to work towards a VST Title. A TDX involves finding fields, woods, streams, much more difficult in our suburban area. VST works in any park. [Read more…]
Different Dogs, Different Tracking Techniques
Tracking techniques can vary widely from dog to dog, even within the same breed. Bailie and I are both GBGV’s, but while we have may similar traits, we are often extremely different. You can get an idea of our differences today if you follow along on our tracking outing the other day. [Read more…]