Tracking is a sport in which the basset hound's independence, intelligence, determination, and keen scenting abilities are put to good use. It is not surprising that many bassets excel at tracking, and neither is it surprising that many basset handlers are among the most knowledgeable people in the tracking world. Tracking is a marvelous sport for those who enjoy being outdoors with their dogs, and who marvel at a dog's ability to succeed at tasks which must forever remain an essential mystery to human beings. The teamwork involved in following a dog on a track is an experience that everyone who loves dogs should have.

Craig Green's Tracking Articles

Craig Green (along with his wife Kay) has been tracking with basset hounds for more than two decades. Between the two of them they have seventeen TDs and 5 TDXs, most on bassets. Craig has judged about seventy tracking tests in thirteen different states since 1985 and occasionally offers seminars and training classes. He has been the tracking correspondent for Tally-Ho since 1992 and was the author of the tracking chapter in Peg Walton's book The New Basset Hound (Howell: 1993). In recent years, Craig has also been an enthusiastic participant in the tracking mailing list. All of the following articles were originally published in Tally-Ho and are copyrighted to Craig Green; they may not be reproduced without his permission. For more information, contact Craig at craig@waterwind.com.

• Thinking About Tracking
• Variable Tracking Conditions
• Local Tracking Customs
• Handling at Tracking Tests
• Endurance
• Handling: Part 1
• Handling: Part 2
• Proposed Tracking Titles
• Common Handler Errors
• TD Training: Part 1
• TD Training: Part 2
• TD Training: Part 3
• TD Training: Part 4
• Snow Tracking
• Variable Surface Tracking
• TDX Training
• TDX Tests
• Overtraining
• Obedience is Government; Tracking is Business
• Tracking Notes
• Problem Solving
• More Problem Solving
• Tracking Old and Young
• Tracking Equipment, Part One
• Tracking Equipment, Part Two
• Tracking Equipment, Part Three
• Tracking Equipment, Part Four
• Peaking
• Tracking Boot Camp
• A Tracking Philosophy, Part One
• A Tracking Philosophy, Part Two
• A Tracking Philosophy, Part Three

Tracking on the Web

First, know the rules. Read AKC's Tracking Regulations before deciding whether you're interested in tracking tests

Dan Tratnack's Tracking Page is a useful site devoted to the sport of AKC tracking

James Charest's Dog Owner's Guide to California Foxtails contains useful information on foxtails and other grasses that are harmful to dogs

Moraine Tracking Club

Southwest Tracking Association