Nosework 3 - Tracking

"NOSEWORK 3 - TRACKING" is an informative DVD exploring the various ways a dog’s acute sense of smell can be utilized, focusing on the skill of tracking. 

This innate ability of dogs to recognize and distinguish specific scents is at the heart of each activity presented. The DVD provides clear, detailed instructions on how these activities can be both enjoyable and educational for dogs, serving as either a stimulating game or as foundational training for more professional roles such as in search and rescue or police dog units. 

In this edition, tracking is examined meticulously. The activities demonstrated involve dogs finding and following the scent of a particular person or animal, such as someone lost in the woods, while ignoring other potential distractions and scent trails in the environment. 

This training is crucial for dogs tasked with critical missions and offers an engaging way for owners to develop their dog’s natural scenting skills, enhancing their ability to concentrate and follow through on complex scent trails.

Nosework is the quintessential activity that allows dogs to engage their instincts and natural abilities in the most enjoyable way for both the dog and the owner. 

This activity not only entertains but also aids in developing a dog's balance and self-confidence. It fosters a serene and cooperative relationship with the owner, who discovers new insights into their dog's unique capabilities. 

The remarkable potential of dogs in nosework is exemplified by experiences such as those in Angola, where dogs trained by the speaker were able to locate anti-personnel mines buried 20 cm underground for a decade. 

Moreover, a colleague from South Africa shared an account of a dog detecting a mine from 30 meters away. These incredible feats lead us to question why we are surprised by events like Rambo’s excitement when a female dog 4 kilometers away is in heat, as humorously noted in the quote:

The dogs that I trained in Angola were capable of finding anti-man mines that had been buried 20 cm underground 10 years earlier. A South African colleague told me about a dog who had signalled the presence of a mine at a distance of 30 metres. Why then are we surprised about Rambo’s excitement when the female who lives 4 kilometres away is in heat?