Scent: Training to Track, Search and Rescue (Hardcover)

by Milo Pearsall (Author), Hugo Verbruggen (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"For the serious tracking dog enthusiast it is a must." -- (Susan Bulanda, Beauceron News)

"This is an excellent book, a book that the would-be tracker and the veteran tracker has been waiting for." -- (Marion E. Schuler)

"…a treasury of knowledge which can be classified as a "Bible" on scent and tracking." -- John W. Grieve

"…provides the reader with a broad spectrum of information and practical exercises." -- (Jim Yuskavitch, Gazette)

Product Description
Second Place Winner for a training book by the Dog Writers Association of America. Whether you’re a rookie just getting into the sport or a trainer with many years of experience, this book will open your eyes to factors you weren’t aware of before. You’ll learn about:

*the science of scent

*how to select the best tracking equipment

*how to get started tracking and search training

*how to administer first aid on the trail

*the best kind of equipment to use *starting a puppy with "kindergarten tracking"

*how law enforcement agencies use scent dogs An important addition to your training library!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Alpine Publications (September 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931866111
• ISBN-13: 978-0931866111
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #613,100 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best sources of information on canine olfaction., November 22, 1998

By	Steve Urszenyi ([e-mail]) (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews

The first section of this book deals with scent theory and the canine gift of olfaction from a physical and anatomical examination of the dog. This is one of the best references to be found anywhere. The tracking portion of the book is a little weaker, but overall an excellent book!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very tracking based, March 6, 2001

By	Ashley Clifford (Crescent City, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I think for the overall comment on this book is " It is VERY tracking based". If you are getting it to help you in search and rescue you won't get what you think you are buying (I don't think). If you are getting it for tracking it will probably be your "bible". I really enjoyed the scent theory in the begining of the book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read but a bit overly technical, September 19, 2004

By	Alvin P. - See all my reviews

The good: The principles in this book are sound, and much of the instruction is common in many other books that I have read on the subject of training a dog to track. The authors are very knowledgable and seem to present the material in a structured and logical fashion. I believe those interested in tracking titles will enjoy this much more than those of us who are intraested in search and rescue.

The bad: If the authors were to write a book on how to drive a car, they would probaby devote the first 4 chapters on how to build a vehicle from the groung up. My point is while the sections about scent theory are mildly interesting, I think they are a bit overblown and unnecessary. A much simpler discussion would have piqued the interest of the reader.