Tracking

Classes

Tracking is a sport dogs love.  In this sport the dog must have the confidence to lead handler on a track previously laid by the track layer. In traditional “TD” the dog follows a tracklayer’s scent over a lengthy distance in large fields, turning multiple corners.  In urban (TDU), the dog will run a track in a heavily used area such as a school or park, with all of the distractions that go along with it.  In both cases the goal is to find articles of clothing left by the handler along the way.  This is not the same type of tracking training used for Search and Rescue.

The club offers a single tracking class that covers both of these elements:

  • Tracking (TD) – Traditional tracking in a field, following the scent of someone who laid out a course.
  • Urban Tracking (TDU) – Tracking in an urban area where the dog must be able to track through areas of many scents.

Tracking

Next Class

Spring 2025 tracking class will start in April 2025, more details to follow.

Registration

  • PRE-REGISTRATION is required.
  • Classes are limited to space available.  Register early to secure your spot.
  • Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis.
  • Registration should be completed online using the online store.  Your slot is reserved when you have finished checking out.  You will receive a confirmation email when your order is complete.
  • If the class shows as “Out of Stock”, the class is full
  • If the class is full you may add your name to a waiting list in the case that a slot opens up.
  • Online payment options for PayPal are available.  If you plan to use a credit card, select the PayPal option.
  • Once the online registration is complete, you should receive a confirmation email, including your order number. Save this confirmation for future reference. Should you not receive this confirmation email, please contact the training director listed below.
  • Class registration will be closed no later than one week prior to the class start date.

Classes

The available classes are listed below.  To register, please select the class in which you are interested.

Cost

Costs are for the entire duration of the class, not a weekly rate.

  • Standard Rate: $100.00
  • Senior Discount (55 and older): $80.00
  • Dog Adopted from Shelter or Humane Society: $65.00 (must show adoption papers, reduced price is for first time through classes only)
  • Second Dog in Same Family for a single class: $85.00
  • Inactive Club Members: $50.00

Cancellation Fees

Attention: If you cancel your registration, there will be a cancellation/processing fee which will be deducted from the refund. Cancellation fees are as follows:
  • $20.00 if cancelled at any time.
  • $25.00 if cancelled 14 days or less before start of class.
  • NO refunds if cancelled 10 days or less before start of class.

Location

Tracking class will meet at Sandy Downs.  You will need to enter at the second entrance closest to the sand dunes and drive around the track to get there.

AKC

The following links will provide more information about the titles offered by AKC.

Tracking Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Brian, our tracking class director.  He can be reached by email tracking@usrvdtc.org