16/10/2026
🐾 The tracking bug has definitely got me! 🐾
This beautiful male German Shepherd is currently training with me, and what a pleasure he is to work with! He has a fantastic nose, a natural enthusiasm for tracking, and absolutely loves putting that nose to work! 🐕❤️
I’ve fallen in love with tracking, and I’m encouraging more of my clients with keen-nosed dogs to give it a try!
Tracking is so much more than simply following a scent. It allows dogs to use one of their most powerful natural abilities while providing:
🐾 Mental stimulation: working through scent challenges and problem-solving.
🐾 An outlet for natural instincts: fulfilling their desire to search, hunt and follow scent.
🐾 Confidence and independence: allowing dogs to make decisions and work things out for themselves.
🐾 A stronger bond: learning to trust your dog’s nose.
One of the things I love most about tracking is watching a dog become completely absorbed in the task. The focus, determination and enjoyment are wonderful to see!
You don’t need to compete in tracking to enjoy its benefits. It’s a fantastic activity for dogs of all breeds, and a brilliant way to provide meaningful enrichment.
If your dog loves sniffing, why not give tracking a go? You might just catch the bug too! 🐾
