Training Working Dogs to Track: The Canadian Way

A Step-by-Step Guide to Developing Superior Tracking Teams

For over 35 years, Clifford Samon has trained working dogs, including police and search-and-rescue K9s. In Training Working Dogs to Track, he shares his proven, five-level approach to tracking, used daily in his work with the Ontario Provincial Police. This systematic method builds drive and gradually develops skills, progressing from rural to urban environments. Designed to enhance both the dog’s ability and the handler’s expertise, it ensures peak performance without shortcuts.

Whether for police, military, or rescue work, this guide is an essential resource for maximizing a dog’s tracking potential.

Learn how to:

  • Test a dog’s innate tracking ability to ensure they’re a good candidate for training.
  • Develop skills beyond the standard Canadian K9 training programs to create an unstoppable tracking team.
  • Equip your dog to track in a variety of challenging terrains, including concrete, bush, and snow.
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Training Working Dogs to Track: The Canadian Way

A Step-by-Step Guide to Developing Superior Tracking Teams

For over 35 years, Clifford Samon has trained working dogs, including police and search-and-rescue K9s. In Training Working Dogs to Track, he shares his proven, five-level approach to tracking, used daily in his work with the Ontario Provincial Police. This systematic method builds drive and gradually develops skills, progressing from rural to urban environments. Designed to enhance both the dog’s ability and the handler’s expertise, it ensures peak performance without shortcuts.

Whether for police, military, or rescue work, this guide is an essential resource for maximizing a dog’s tracking potential.

Learn how to:

  • Test a dog’s innate tracking ability to ensure they’re a good candidate for training.
  • Develop skills beyond the standard Canadian K9 training programs to create an unstoppable tracking team.
  • Equip your dog to track in a variety of challenging terrains, including concrete, bush, and snow.
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Training Working Dogs to Track: The Canadian Way

Training Working Dogs to Track: The Canadian Way

by Clifford Samson
Training Working Dogs to Track: The Canadian Way

Training Working Dogs to Track: The Canadian Way

by Clifford Samson

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Developing Superior Tracking Teams

For over 35 years, Clifford Samon has trained working dogs, including police and search-and-rescue K9s. In Training Working Dogs to Track, he shares his proven, five-level approach to tracking, used daily in his work with the Ontario Provincial Police. This systematic method builds drive and gradually develops skills, progressing from rural to urban environments. Designed to enhance both the dog’s ability and the handler’s expertise, it ensures peak performance without shortcuts.

Whether for police, military, or rescue work, this guide is an essential resource for maximizing a dog’s tracking potential.

Learn how to:

  • Test a dog’s innate tracking ability to ensure they’re a good candidate for training.
  • Develop skills beyond the standard Canadian K9 training programs to create an unstoppable tracking team.
  • Equip your dog to track in a variety of challenging terrains, including concrete, bush, and snow.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781550599664
Publisher: Brush Education
Publication date: 06/06/2025
Series: K9 Professional Training Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 156
File size: 36 MB
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About the Author

Clifford Samson has over 40 years in law enforcement and emergency services, mainly as a K9 trainer and handler. He currently trains for the Ontario Provincial Police and has worked with various detection dogs. Cliff served as President of the Canadian Police Canine Association and co-founded CLEAR, an accreditation agency for K9 trainers in Canada.

Table of Contents

Why This Book?
PART I: TRAINING TO TRACK BASICS
What Is Tracking?
What Kind of Dog Is Best for Tracking?
Goals of Training to Track
Key Concepts in Training to Track
PART II: TRAINING LEVELS
Preparing to Train
Level 1: Training in Rural Areas
Level 2: Training in Urban-Industrial Areas
Level 3: Training in Residential Areas
Level 4: Hard-Surface Tracking
Level 5: Hunting
Problem-Solving
PART III: GOING FURTHER
More Terrain for Training
Exploring Your Dog’s Abilities
Supplemental Reading
Acknowledgements
Index
About the Author
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