Tracking – 06/16/2011

Tracked for the first time in over two weeks.

250 paces. Food in 80% of footsteps. Two turns. Mid-afternoon track. Wet grass (rained night before). Grass about 4-5 inches tall. Mixed pasture grass. Cross tracks from mower tires.  U-shaped track. Slight breeze.

She only missed a few pieces of food. I deliberately laid the track near the barn where the big groundhog lives and frequently comes out to eat and wander about. She didn’t lift her head at all or veer off the track. Her nose stayed deep and her speed was more consistent than it has ever been. She was very focused and intent. We are getting close to a Schutzhund 1 track length. When we reach that and she is very consistent on corners, speed and not lifting her head at distractions, I will start teaching articles.