Bailie is a tracking dog natural! She tracks all day, every day, every place she goes, and loves it! [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…]
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…]
Going For Gold In Wabbit Tracking – The 2016 Pawlympics
A whopping 22 dogs and cats are going for gold today in the 2016 Pawlympics Wabbit Tracking Event. My sister Bailie, who has a Tracking Dog Title will be judging the competition. She is well qualified and ready to see some good tracking today! If you click on the participants names below their tracking photos, you will be sent off to their websites if you would like to “track them down” and if they have a blog. [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…]
Tracking Is Growing On Me
I started tracking with Mom back in April, but I never have shown much enthusiasm for the sport. Bailie loves tracking and got her TD (Tracking Dog) title back in October. Now it is my turn to get a TD title. I have been practicing with Mom and also with a tracking buddy, who is the sister of the dog Bailie practiced with and her mom. Finally, Mom says I’m starting to seem excited about tracking. [Read more…]
5 Reasons Bailie Passed Her TD Test
A huge congratulations to my little sister Bailie who passed her TD Test (Tracking Dog Test) on October 25th! We are all so very proud of her for getting her first title in dog sports! [Read more…]
Why Tracking In The Summer Is Difficult
I’m learning about tracking in the summer these days! Bailie and I were tracking several times a week until May 19 when our six week break started. We are now back tracking and enjoying it. Tracking in the summer is rather challenging for several reasons. [Read more…]
Look Who’s Tracking Now
As you know, Bailie started tracking last August. Because tracking requires so much space and time, she was the only one to take the class and learn to track. Mom’s plan was for Bailie to get her TD title this spring and then let me start tracking. Well, forget that, plans out the window! [Read more…]