Our Tracking class is always in high demand, and we often have a full house. But fear not, we've got a "First Timer" program you can ask about. This way, you can step in if a regular tracker can't make it to class. It's your chance to dip your toes into the tracking world and see if it's your jam. If you catch the tracking bug, you can join the waiting list and cross your fingers for a permanent spot to open up. As much as we'd love to accommodate everyone, we've got to keep our class sizes cozy to give you that personalized tracking magic.

In our tracking sessions, dogs become like super- sleuths, following human scent trails that get more challenging week by week. And here's the secret sauce – we use positive reinforcement, which makes it an absolute joy for the dogs. Meanwhile, us handlers get to marvel at our pups' incredible skills. As they venture through various terrains, dogs face twists and turns, plus they've got to sniff out hidden articles along the way. It's a real brain teaser, but a ton of fun! Before joining the tracking adventure, dogs need a tracking harness. It encourages them to move forward comfortably and keeps their neck and throat comfy. We gather up the McKaynine tracking squad on Saturday mornings at a fantastic open spot near our Honeydew facillity. Oh, and did we mention our tracker dogs have bagged a bunch of qualifications? All thanks to the guidance of our master tracker, Steve McClean. We couldn't be prouder!

We all know that dogs have an incredible sense of smell that's off the charts. So, what could be more fitting than turning that remarkable talent into a sport like Tracking Trials (TT)? In our training, we're all about embracing our dog’s natural behaviour to the max. Tracking especially allows for this and it’s a pure delight to watch our trackers show off their natural abilities.