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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. It explains how to test a dog's innate tracking ability to ensure they're a good candidate for training, develop skills beyond standard Canadian K9 training programs to create an unstoppable tracking team, and equip dogs to track in a variety of challenging terrains, including concrete, bush, and snow.