👇Get precise tracking with 3 simple steps… When your dog is overly excited, it will: #1: Rush forward without carefully following the scent. #2: Miss objects on the track. #3: Overshoot corners and have to circle back. So you often have to find a way to SLOW down your dog. Here’s how you do that: #1: Make the track older: Your dog will have to focus more to find the track – and thus, it will slow down. #2: Surprise the dog with the direction of the track: Don’t always start straight, switch it
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👇Get precise tracking with 3 simple steps… When your dog is overly excited, it will: #1: Rush forward without carefully following the scent. #2: Miss objects on the track. #3: Overshoot corners and have to circle back. So you often have to find a way to SLOW down your dog. Here’s how you do that: #1: Make the track older: Your dog will have to focus more to find the track – and thus, it will slow down. #2: Surprise the dog with the direction of the track: Don’t always start straight, switch it
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🕵️ Tracking in the forest. A long track where the dog is rewarded with the ball at the end of the track and we play with the dog for a long time. When teaching tracking we always reward the dog with food. We do this so the dog is not too excited and can search for the track quietly and with concentration. If tracking has been taught well, then we start rewarding with a heavier reward such as a ball. The dog can then already track and will then start tracking with more speed and drive because he
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🕵️ Tracking in the forest. A long track where the dog is rewarded with the ball at the end of the track and we play with the dog for a long time. When teaching tracking we always reward the dog with food. We do this so the dog is not too excited and can search for the track quietly and with concentration. If tracking has been taught well, then we start rewarding with a heavier reward such as a ball. The dog can then already track and will then start tracking with more speed and drive because he
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Want to teach your dog how to track quickly and effectively? Join Dog Training Dick Staal's online tracking course! 🐾 Discover the most complete tracking training, now at 43% off! Master every step; from pointing and back chaining to food training and making perfect tracks and corners without food on the track. After the course, your dog will be able to track independently! Don't miss this unique opportunity. Register today and start the adventure with your dog! dogtrainingdickstaal.info/tracki
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Want to teach your dog how to track quickly and effectively? Join Dog Training Dick Staal's online tracking course! 🐾 Discover the most complete tracking training, now at 43% off! Master every step; from pointing and back chaining to food training and making perfect tracks and corners without food on the track. After the course, your dog will be able to track independently! Don't miss this unique opportunity. Register today and start the adventure with your dog! dogtrainingdickstaal.info/tracki
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Want to teach your dog how to track quickly and effectively? Join Dog Training Dick Staal's online tracking course! 🐾 Discover the most complete tracking training, now at 43% off! Master every step; from pointing and back chaining to food training and making perfect tracks and corners without food on the track. After the course, your dog will be able to track independently! Don't miss this unique opportunity. Register today and start the adventure with your dog! dogtrainingdickstaal.info/tracki
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Want to teach your dog how to track quickly and effectively? Join Dog Training Dick Staal's online tracking course! 🐾 Discover the most complete tracking training, now at 43% off! Master every step; from pointing and back chaining to food training and making perfect tracks and corners without food on the track. After the course, your dog will be able to track independently! Don't miss this unique opportunity. Register today and start the adventure with your dog! dogtrainingdickstaal.info/tracki
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🐕💡 The First Steps of Object Indication: Building a Foundation for Tracking and Detection Work 🎯 In this new video, you'll witness the first stages of teaching a dog to indicate an object, a foundational skill in our system for various exercises such as tracking and detection work. We always begin with teaching this indication. Once mastered, the dog understands what to do to be rewarded during tracking and detection work: find and indicate an object. We're starting with a food bowl on which
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🐕💡 The First Steps of Object Indication: Building a Foundation for Tracking and Detection Work 🎯 In this new video, you'll witness the first stages of teaching a dog to indicate an object, a foundational skill in our system for various exercises such as tracking and detection work. We always begin with teaching this indication. Once mastered, the dog understands what to do to be rewarded during tracking and detection work: find and indicate an object. We're starting with a food bowl on which
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From puppy to tracking dog in 8 months. In this video you see an overview of Sam's tracking training. Here you see all steps of his tracking training from puppy until he is 8 months old. We show all the steps we take in this training. We start with “the end” namely indicating. If all goes well, we will expand this to back chaining and short tracks. In just 8 months, this puppy has been trained to make very difficult tracks on hard surfaces. The tracks are all human scent. Did you know that in ou
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From puppy to tracking dog in 8 months. In this video you see an overview of Sam's tracking training. Here you see all steps of his tracking training from puppy until he is 8 months old. We show all the steps we take in this training. We start with “the end” namely indicating. If all goes well, we will expand this to back chaining and short tracks. In just 8 months, this puppy has been trained to make very difficult tracks on hard surfaces. The tracks are all human scent. Did you know that in ou
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When we train a dog for tracking, we always "start with the end". The end, is for us the indication behavior. We first teach our dogs to indicate a small article with human scent in a good way. When this is good enough we start tracking in our system. You see this process in this video with Spike. After only a few weeks Spike is able to run a track on hard surface. 🇬🇧 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/tracking/ 🇳🇱 https://hondentrainingdickstaal.nl/speuren/ | Dog Training Dick Staal
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When we train a dog for tracking, we always "start with the end". The end, is for us the indication behavior. We first teach our dogs to indicate a small article with human scent in a good way. When this is good enough we start tracking in our system. You see this process in this video with Spike. After only a few weeks Spike is able to run a track on hard surface. 🇬🇧 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/tracking/ 🇳🇱 https://hondentrainingdickstaal.nl/speuren/ | Dog Training Dick Staal
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If you’re STILL laying food on the track… … you’re using an outdated method. Most tracking systems tell you to place food on the track. And sure, that can work… for a little while. But as soon as you take the food away, everything collapses. Your dog loses motivation… Gets frustrated… And starts searching for FOOD, instead of staying on the track. (I mean, it’s what you taught it, after all…) We do the exact opposite. The first step in tracking isn’t laying food on the track. It’s teaching the i
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Spotlight on Precision: Showcasing Our Tracking System 🐕👣 We are thrilled to showcase a video that highlights the strengths of our tracking system. Witness our dog expertly navigate a bustling area, a testament to the focus and training we emphasize. Amidst a maze of human activity and intertwining scents, he remains unswervingly dedicated to the trail laid out by a single individual, identified by the scent of their wallet. Notice the moment our cameraman crosses the path – our dog evaluates
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🎥🐾 Natural Tracking Training with Our Dogs! 🕵️‍♀️🐕 #TrackingSkills #MotivatedDogs In this video, we showcase a tracking session with a dog trained in our natural tracking system. Our approach allows the dog the freedom to follow the scent trail and even backtrack if they lose it. By utilizing tiny objects during training, our dogs keep their noses close to the ground, displaying enthusiastic tracking behavior. However, challenging conditions like wind or competing scents can momentarily dist
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In this video you see how we teach our young dogs tracking. This young puppy is only trained for a few weeks in our system and is already able to follow a track on grass. Dick is wearing a microphone and will explain what we do and why we do things during tracking. | Dog Training Dick Staal
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It’s invisible, but it kills your tracking. If you’ve ever thought: “Why the HELL did my tracking go well yesterday, but today we can’t get anything right!” I might have the answer for you. I mean, there are LOTS of factors that influence your tracking, but there is one – invisible and unpredictable – that can totally ruin your progress. Especially if you’re in the beginning stages. Nobody accounts for this ‘random’ variable in real-life missions, as it is not something you can control. And that
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Tracking compilation about a lot of different dogs that we have trained the last couple of years. | Dog Training Dick Staal
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Tracking compilation about a lot of different dogs that we have trained the last couple of years. | Dog Training Dick Staal
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Aerial View of Precision Tracking in the Forest with Dick & His Dog! 🌲🚁 Experience the unique perspective of tracking in the forest with Dick and his dog, captured from above by a drone. This video isn't just visually striking; it vividly demonstrates the seamless teamwork between handler and dog. One key aspect highlighted in this footage is the dog's reaction when losing the scent trail. Instead of becoming anxious and circling chaotically, the dog remains calm, methodically retracing steps
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New tracking system! (for IGP) With this training, we aim for Duke to track at a controlled pace, taking turns with extreme precision and avoiding any unnecessary pivots. It's a fresh take on training, and Dick's always pushing the boundaries to innovate! We believe this method could be particularly apt for disciplines like the IGP. Your thoughts? We'd love to hear your opinions! Stay tuned to our page for more updates on Duke's progress! 📌 | Dog Training Dick Staal
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Most people are accidentally teaching their dogs to fail at tracking. As you can see, Lucy is still a young pup without much experience, so Dick has to regularly help her when she starts wandering off. Most people would start speaking to the dog and verbally show them where to track. Dick never does that. He always uses sounds like whistling or other small noises to correct her. And if you want the best possible results, you should as well. Look, we’re trying to grow dogs who can track independe
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Teach your dog to track on hard surfaces! The brand new and unique Hard Surface Tracking Course — only available here! Learn how to train your dog to track on streets, sidewalks, or parking lots with focus and precision. Follow our step-by-step method and train fully independently. 📍 Only at Dick Staal. Start today! lp.dogtrainingdickstaal.com/surface-tracking-a | Dog Training Dick Staal
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🔍 Duke in Action: The Art of Tracking! In this video, witness Duke being trained in tracking. While you can clearly see the footprints on the grass in the video, for Duke it's nearly invisible as he's so close with his nose to the ground. However, it's evident how he meticulously tracks from one footprint to the next, diligently searching for the object and ultimately pinpointing it with his nose. Curious to learn more? Dive deep into our training techniques: https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/be
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Scent Identification Training with a Wallet: Laying the Groundwork for Advanced Tracking 🐕👛 In our newest training video, witness how Dick teaches the dog to pick up the scent from an object – this time, it's a wallet. This skill is not just a trick; it's a critical component of advanced tracking techniques. Imagine a scenario where an item from a suspect or a missing person is found. The dog will be trained to smell the object and then use that scent to track the corresponding trail. This tra
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This dog is trained for 2 months in our system for tracking. Here you can see how fast you can make progress even on hard surface, when you train your dog for tracking in our system. Do you want to train your dog for tracking to? In our training school you can find all the steps that you have to take. https://info.dogtrainingdickstaal.com/community | Dog Training Dick Staal
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👇You can’t call yourself a pro until you master this environment. I see so many dog trainers track in ‘nice and easy’ environments, but then… … they get completely lost on hard surfaces. Hard surfaces are SO much harder to conquer, as they absorb way less scent. And not only that – but there are also tons of interesting smells. I mean, people walk there all the time, of course it’s much harder. (No pun intended!) Let me tell you a little secret… In real-life missions, the track WON’T always be
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Tracking with Roy: First Steps 🐾👣 In just a few days, Dick has taught Roy to indicate an object with human scent. Now, Roy is already starting his first small tracks in the yard! Of course, not everything goes perfectly—these tracks are simple and straight—but it’s a quick start! Curious about how we turn scent indication into full-on tracking in such a short time? Our tracking course guides you through teaching your dog to find and indicate small objects in just two weeks, and then building u
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We have developed a tracking system suitable for any dog of any age. Even a small Pomeranian;-) With our course you will teach your dog tracking within a few weeks. In the first 2 weeks you will teach your dog to point to an object, and then within a few weeks your dog will already be running tracks tens of meters long. 🇬🇧 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/tracking-course-video 🇳🇱 https://hondentrainingdickstaal.nl/speur-cursus-video/ | Dog Training Dick Staal
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🐕 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴—𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸! 🐾 In this session, Roy is given the 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿—Dick’s wallet—and starts searching. The track was laid 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿, but along the way, there are 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀. 💨 The track 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗱. Roy briefly loses the scent but 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲
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If you want to know how we got so good at tracking… In this video, you’ll see Lucy — a young pup — do something that takes most trainers several months to achieve. First, she waits patiently next to Dick for the signal. Then, on command, she begins searching. And not for delicious food you could smell from a mile away … Or for something flashy like a toy… … but for a tiny key carrying ONLY his human scent. Of course, Lucy finds it! She picks it up in her mouth without chewing or biting, and brin
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In this video some tracking with Dice. We start on grass and make the transition to hard surface. https://info.dogtrainingdickstaal.com/community | Dog Training Dick Staal
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Tracking in tough conditions with Dana! 🐾❄️ In this session, Dana followed a track laid by Dick through a busy shopping center. To make it even more challenging, it was -3°C, and salt had been spread to prevent icy conditions—making it harder for Dana to detect the scent, especially when crossing salt-covered areas. Dana had the freedom to make her own decisions throughout the track. When she lost the scent, Dick simply stepped back to the last known spot, giving her the space to problem-solve
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ᴛʀᴀᴄᴋ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀ ᴘᴜᴘᴘʏ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄɪᴛʏ ᴄᴇɴᴛᴇʀ In this video a track with a young puppy in the city center. We always train the foundation for tracking on grass. When the foundation is good enough we can very easily make the transition to hard surface, like you can see in this video. The puppy is running a track about 10 minutes old. Dick first walked the trail himself and there are small objects on the trail with Dick's scent. The pup always indicate the objects neatly and is rewarded for doing so. With
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Track with a person at the end Usually when we are tracking in our system we are tracking for objects with human scent. But our system can certainly be used for tracking with a person at the end of the trail. In this video you can see that first a person runs away and then the dog runs down the trail and finds the person. Also with this dog we taught the basics with tracking with objects. 🇬🇧 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/tracking/ 🇳🇱 https://hondentrainingdickstaal.nl/speuren/ | Dog Train
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Tracking Challenges in the Forest with Duke! 🌲🐕 In this video, follow Duke as he navigates a tracking exercise in the forest. Contrary to popular belief, tracking in a forest setting isn't always easier than an urban environment. While it might seem logical due to fewer human distractions, the forest presents its own set of challenges. The myriad scents of wildlife can be a significant distraction for dogs. This is why thorough socialization is essential before embarking on effective training
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