Intro to Tracking
Intro to Tracking
From 4.00pm until 5.00pm
At Astoria Animal Hospital
35109 US-101 Business, Astoria, OR 97103
$150
This tracking class will last for 1-2 hours per session (2 dogs = 1 hr, 4 dogs = 1.5hr, 6 dogs = 2hr,) and will meet 5 weeks in a row to work on basic scent work for ground tracking. For Intermediate dogs, we will be working on visually mapping your course, scent articles, and some aging. Cost is $150 due on or before the start date of class.
If interested please complete a registration form on arnicadia.com. All questions should be directed to my e-mail (arnicadia@gmail.com,) my main Facebook page (Cati Foss,) or my phone 503-468-2559 (text and voicemail accepted!) My class size is limited to 6 dogs only and on a first come first served basis! Class is held in the fenced field beside Astoria Animal Hospital in the Lewis and Clark area of Astoria.
Make sure that you bring your standard leash or a 10’ long line that you don't mind getting dirty (retractable leashes are not allowed,) a back clip harness your dog CAN'T escape from as well as an additional collar or harness that you normally walk them in, plenty of training treats and a slightly hungry dog that is willing to learn as well as making sure I can see a copy of your dog's current vaccinations if I don’t already have them on file! All dogs must remain in a car or crate at all times when not being worked, this is not negotiable! Please dress to walk in a variety of grass, plants, weeds (including thistle!) and for rain, wind, cloud, or shine as this class is exclusively outdoors! Ground can get muddy, so plan ahead!
As a note, this class is a foundational starting point for tracking or just for a fun activity for you and your dog! All dogs are welcome as they will not be allowed to interact at any point in time, human reactive dogs must wear a basket muzzle at all times while being worked. All teams must maintain a distance of 6' or more from each other at all times unless otherwise specified for safe social distancing. Because classes are held outdoors, masks are not required, but requested!