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| On the Trail!: A Practical Guide to the Working Bloodhound and Other Search and Rescue Dogs | 
 enlarge | Author: Jan Tweedie
Publisher: Alpine Publications
Category: Book
Buy New: $72.69
Avg. Customer Rating:  (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 676767
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 217
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 1577790057
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7536
EAN: 9781577790051
ASIN: 1577790057
Publication Date: June 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
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A Powerhouse of Information October 22, 1998
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
"On The Trail" is one of the best books for trailing/tracking dogs that I have read so far. Ms. Tweedie has covered every aspect of Bloodhound work thoroughly. She has also explained clearly, the non-dog aspects of police and SAR work. Topics such as keeping records, what you will encounter on a mission, what to have in a pack, the search team, etc. I liked the attention to detail and explanations, such as "Wash each harness one at a time so that you always have dry gear on hand." The book is loaded with practical tips. The type of tips and details that the new handler needs to know and the seasoned handler takes for granted. I also enjoyed the candid discussion of the politics that a SAR dog handler can encounter. It covers sensitive topics in an unbiased manner that does not "preach" to the reader. Ms. Tweedie gave the seasoned handler gentle reminders about some of the ruts they get into, as well as how they should help the new handler. All aspects of selecting, owning and training a Bloodhound are covered in this book. The training methods are clear, sound and easy to follow. I was also impressed with the genuine love that Jan Tweedie has for her Bloodhounds. Although she did not come right out and say it, the way she talked about her dogs showed it. This is a book from the heart. A must have for tracking dog owners.
very informative September 25, 1998
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
the book helped me to understand more about the bloodhound breed. IT also helped me understand what a handler needs to know.
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