Should I track with my dog?

I run into a lot of people who have misunderstood impressions about tracking.  From the average person, they are intrigued, but don’t feel that the effort is worth the time.  From the SAR volunteer, they think that there is essentially no difference between the groomed football field and the wilderness where people actually get lost.  From the LE Officer, they believe that some dogs track while others do not, but that it is really not that important to their job.  From the military handler, they feel that only combat tracker dogs should track and that they are wasting their time to track with their dog.

What is the real truth about tracking?

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/03/09/should-i-track-with-my-dog/

Until next time, this is Joel reminding you to watch your six.

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