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K9 Professional Tracking : A Complete Manual for Theory and Training in Clean-Scent Tracking.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gerritsen, Resi.
- Series:
- K9 Professional Training Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Tracking dogs.
- Police dogs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (244 pages)
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Other Title:
- K9 Professional Tracking
- Place of Publication:
- Edmonton : Brush Education, 2022.
- Summary:
- K9 Professional Tracking by Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak is a comprehensive guide on the theory and training of clean-scent tracking for dogs. The book delves into the history of tracking dogs, exploring early research and the development of police dogs in various countries. It examines the sensory perceptions of dogs, particularly olfaction, and how these senses are utilized in tracking. Detailed discussions on anatomy and odor perception, the processing of odors, and the influence of weather conditions on tracking are included. Practical advice on equipment, track laying, and training methods is provided, making it an essential resource for dog handlers and trainers. The book is intended for professionals and enthusiasts in the field of canine training. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Start Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781550599145
- 1550599143
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