Intro to Tracking

Intro to Tracking

From 11.00am until 1.00pm

At Astoria Animal Hospital

35109 US-101 Business

$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.

Class is held outdoors in the fenced in field at Astoria Animal Hospital.

If interested please complete a registration form on arnicadia.com. All questions should be directed to my e-mail (arnicadia@gmail.com,) my main 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! 

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!