27/05/2026
Low pace but still intense sniffing and high wagging tail. That comes from lots of search development and high motivation. The dog learns that intense sniffing and low speed is necessary for solving problems in the track and for finding the small articles. I prefer that way instead of slowing down the dog with pressure or corrections. I also prefer using articles instead of food in the track. Food is too easy to find and doing a passive indication before getting a reward takes more focus then just eating from the ground. That focus effects the tracking in a positive way. I want the dog to track without tension on the tracking line. The tension steals energy and will often have a negative impact on the sniffing technique.
We have a number of different webinars for those who want to know more about tracking training. They are available in both English and Swedish
Hard surface tracking
https://grittyk9.newzenler.com/courses/webinar-hard-surface-tracking
Webinar package - Tracking training
https://grittyk9.newzenler.com/courses/webinar-package-tracking-training-in-english
How to make the dog slow down in the track
https://grittyk9.newzenler.com/courses/webinar-how-to-make-the-dog-slow-down-in-the-track
Tracking on various surfaces
https://grittyk9.newzenler.com/courses/tracking-webinar-about-tracking-training-on-various-surfaces
