Tracking Dog: Theory and Methods Book

	Introduction to the Tracking Dog
Chapter 1	Training Philosophy and Terminology	1
	Scent Work in General	13
	Pipeline Leak Detection	14
	Defining Types of Scent	21
	Types of Behavior on Track	24
	The Track Sure Dog	28
	Line Tracking	29
	Step Tracking	30
	Terrain	32
	Moisture	34
	Restrictive Tracking	34
Chapter 2	Determining Behavioral Characteristics	37
	Experiments Defining Behavior	37
	Detection of Track Direction	39
	The Cross Track	39
	Effects of Time and Weight on Discriminative Abilities	42
	The "Hump"	48
	Effects of Changing Variables of the Track	48
	The Double Lay Track	52
	Scent Strength Discrimination	52
Chapter 3	Tracking Training Essentials	55
	Equipment	55
	Breeds	56
	Selection Process	57
	The Non-restrictive Harness	61
	The Tracking Line	62
	Types of Articles	62
	Stakes	64
	Additional Equipment	64
	Tracking Areas	66
	Track Laying	66
	Lead Handling	74
Chapter 4	T.D. Training Methods	83
	Basic Rules	84
	The Game	86
	Lessons and Schedules for the First Ten Weeks	87
	The First Turn	99
	The Acute Angle	115
	The "Test Track"	121
	Approaching and Surmounting the Hump	122
	"Loss" and "Discovery"	126
	Indications	127
	Certification	128
	The Non-Retriever	128
Chapter 5	T.D.X. Training Methods	135
	Lessons and Schedules for Seven Week Program	137
	Stamina	138
	The TDX Starter Track	138
	Starts	139
	Restarts	143
	Roads	144
	Track vs. Cross Track Time Differentials	147
	Cross Track Training	148
	Special Handling Techniques	158
Chapter 6	Classical Problem Solving	161
	Classical Problems and Their Solutions	161
Chapter 7	Tracking Trainers Handbook	177
	TD - TDX Training Program Condensed	177