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Date Posted: 19:35:53 06/25/09 Thu
Basic tracking rules
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 05:37:26 by Tracey
1. Suitable Terrain for Tracking:
Meadow grass, plowed fields and forest soil:
All natural terrains. Sight-tracking is to be
avoided as much as possible.
2. Tracking Articles:
Within any one track, articles different from
each other must be used. Their color may not
stand out considerably from that of the terrain,
and their size may not exceed that of a wallet
(billfold).Materials: Leather, vinyl, fabric, wood. In SchH 2, 3 and FH the articles are to be given
to the track layer(s) far enough in advance
so that the track layer(s) can carry the articles
on their bodies for at least 30 minutes before
laying the tracks,In SchH 1, the handler uses his/her own articles.
Attention should be paid to see that these articles
are likewise well-scented.
THE LAYING OF THE TRACK:
Before laying the SchH 1 track, the handler
must show the articles to the judge. Only the
previously described “common-use/household”
articles are to be used. The trial judge is responsible
for determining the layout of the tracks, and
for the instruction of the track layer(s).The handlers may not be present during the laying
of the tracks for SchH 2, 3 and FH. During the
laying of the SchH 1 track the dog must remain
out of sight.
1. The Starting-Place:
The starting-place is to be marked with a
signpost (tracking stake with number mark).
It is to be placed in the ground directly to
the left of the starting-point, and must remain
there throughout the tracking work.The track layer remains for awhile on the starting-place,
and light stepping about on it is permitted.
The track layer then proceeds at a normal
pace in the direction prescribed by the judge.
Scraping of feet or interruption in pace is
not permitted.After laying the last article, the track layer
must proceed a few paces further straight ahead.
2. The Legs of the Track:
The number of track-legs is prescribed in
the relevant Trial Level section of the Trial
Rules.
3. The Corners:
The corners (about 90) are likewise to be
made at a normal pace, during which attention
must be paid to make sure that it is possible
for the dog to continue tracking directly into
the next leg of the track. The continuity of
the track is not to be destroyed/disrupted by
the making of the corners. Heavy stomping of
the corners is not allowed.
4. The Placing of the Articles:
The articles are to be laid on the track,
while the track layer is in motion. After laying
the last article at the end of the track, the
track layer must proceed straight ahead a few
paces further. SchH 1: Article #1 is laid in the middle of
either the first or the second leg (handler’s
choice as to which leg); article #2 at the end
of the track.SchH 2: Article #1 is laid in the middle of
the second leg; article #2 at the end of the
track.SchH 3: Article #1 is laid at least 100 paces
out (and possibly on the second leg); article
#2 at approximatelymiddle of second or third
leg of track; article #3 at end of track.FH 1: Article #1 is laid at least 250 paces
out (on 1 st or 2nd leg); articles #2 and #3
are laid on the judge’s signal; article #4 at
end of the track.FH 2: The placement of article is determined
by the judge.
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