Tracking Components

Tue Aug 19 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC+01:00

Carmarthen Showground, Carmarthen | Carmarthen

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Tracking Components Course
4-week course
Join us for our Tracking Components Course - This course is a follow on from the Tracking Foundations Course. It will break down the components of Tracking Training which includes changing of line handling, directional tracking, back tracks & cross tracks. It will look at breaks in the tracks, barriers and displaced articles.
Why Tracking?
Tracking is an enriching activity suitable for all breeds, ages, and temperaments. It offers numerous benefits, including:
✅ Mental Stimulation – Give your dog a job so they don’t go self-employed!
✅ Physical Exercise – 10 minutes of sniffing is more tiring than an hour’s walk.
✅ Confidence Building – A great tool for anxious dogs to focus on something positive.
✅ Happy Hormones – Scientifically proven to release endorphins, boosting wellbeing.
✅ Bonding Time – Strengthen your relationship by working as a team.
What You’ll Learn:
This course is perfect whether you're looking for a fun hobby with your dog or aiming to build a foundation for competition or trials. Over six weeks, we will cover: Teaching your dog to identify and drive towards the target scent Maintaining nose-down tracking to the end of the trail Indicating evidence left behind on the track Understanding how your dog’s nose works and how to improve their search ability
What You’ll Need:
Two Marker Poles
Flat Collar
Comfortable Fitting Harness (e.g. Perfect Fit, ideally dedicated for tracking)
Longline/Tracking Lead (Non-retractable, no slip leads)
Lots of Your Dog’s Favourite Treats!
Favourite Toy
Dog Bowl & Water
Poo Bags
Class Guidelines:
Dogs must remain in the car at the start of the session while we go through the theory. Dogs must remain on lead at all times on site. Walk your dog in designated areas only. Please clean up after your dog using provided bins.
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