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Tracking is all about straight lines and so it is
very important that you always pick a point in Laying a track of scuffs after the start pole.
front of you such as trees at the opposite side
of the field and walk towards them to keep you
straight and to prevent the dog from developing
bad habits. Have your helper tease the dog
with food and/or the toy and walk about 10 feet
in front of the dog and push the pole into the
ground.

Food placed on the track in the scuff marks.

Showing the dog where to sniff.

The helper should scuff the ground in a circle
around the base of the pole and place a few
treats where the ground is scuffed. Then,
focusing on the point in front, and checking
that the dog is behind, the helper scuffs away
for about 30 feet, carefully placing treats on the Track laid and placing the reward.
ground in the scuffs one at a time.

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