Sat, May 11
|TailWaggersK9Sport, Howies Hall Pembroke
Tracking Workshop with Susan Read
This workshop is open to all levels - we will restrict the numbers of TD/TDX level dogs just due to field availablity Whether you have tracked before or would just like to try something new, join us for a great day out with instructor Susan Read.
Time & Location
May 11, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EDT – May 12, 2024, 4:30 p.m. EDT
TailWaggersK9Sport, Howies Hall Pembroke, 573 Lubitz Rd, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W6, Canada
About the event
If you have participated in a tracking workshop elsewhere, please do let us know;
K9 Tracking; in this workshop you will learn how a dog tracks human scent, you and your pup will get the opportunity to follow pre-laid tracks under Susans guidance.
The workshop will be suitable for beginners and intermediate levels, (TD/TDX levels may have shortened tracks to accommondate all).
The workshop may cover bush & field tracking, and will be full days. Due to the timing of this event it is not possibe to guarentee field tracks (field tracking is depenadent on the snow and fields being available - in the event that we are not able to use fields we will look to air scenting and bush tracks - or cancelling the course, with full refund).
Ther will be a 1hour break for lunch - pizza lunch (or similar) included, back at facility or in field.
Each day will have a mixed level of dogs (to gain the maximum use of the fields). We will contact if you preferred day is not available.
Finish time is approx
Pre-requisties
Dogs must be over 6months
You will need to have a vehicle that can navigate terrian!! as we may move location several times throughout the day and drive through fields and on bush tracks. Be prepared to work out of your vehicle. Sorry, we can not arrange vehicles for you.
No females in heat , please see our policy. Even if we don't notice, the boys will!
You will need a non-restrictive harness and a long line, in +12ft (if you need guidance on this contact us before the event).
Experienced trackers - please note we want to be fair to all, tracks maybe shortened to ensure everyone gets a fair opportunity (be that field space or time).
Instructor: Susan Read
Susan has been training dogs for over 35 years. Her experience extends beyond Search and Rescue (SAR) to include competitive obedience and agility. A former school teacher, Susan has significant experience as a dog training instructor, and has taught tracking for approx. 15 years. Susan has been actively involved in K9 SAR since 2001. She is a member, K9 trainer and K9 handler with Georgian Bay SAR. She is the only OPP/OSARVA certified dog handler in Central Ontario. Susan is currently working two certified Belgian Malinois; one on live finds and the other in human remains detection.
Cost Working Spot $175 per dog/per day (includes pizza lunch!!)
Audit Spot $65