| Introduction to the Tracking Dog | |
Chapter 1 | Training Philosophy and Terminology | 1 |
| Scent Work in General | 13 |
| Pipeline Leak Detection | 14 |
| Defining Types of Scent | 21 |
| Types of Behavior on Track | 24 |
| The Track Sure Dog | 28 |
| Line Tracking | 29 |
| Step Tracking | 30 |
| Terrain | 32 |
| Moisture | 34 |
| Restrictive Tracking | 34 |
Chapter 2 | Determining Behavioral Characteristics | 37 |
| Experiments Defining Behavior | 37 |
| Detection of Track Direction | 39 |
| The Cross Track | 39 |
| Effects of Time and Weight on Discriminative Abilities | 42 |
| The "Hump" | 48 |
| Effects of Changing Variables of the Track | 48 |
| The Double Lay Track | 52 |
| Scent Strength Discrimination | 52 |
Chapter 3 | Tracking Training Essentials | 55 |
| Equipment | 55 |
| Breeds | 56 |
| Selection Process | 57 |
| The Non-restrictive Harness | 61 |
| The Tracking Line | 62 |
| Types of Articles | 62 |
| Stakes | 64 |
| Additional Equipment | 64 |
| Tracking Areas | 66 |
| Track Laying | 66 |
| Lead Handling | 74 |
Chapter 4 | T.D. Training Methods | 83 |
| Basic Rules | 84 |
| The Game | 86 |
| Lessons and Schedules for the First Ten Weeks | 87 |
| The First Turn | 99 |
| The Acute Angle | 115 |
| The "Test Track" | 121 |
| Approaching and Surmounting the Hump | 122 |
| "Loss" and "Discovery" | 126 |
| Indications | 127 |
| Certification | 128 |
| The Non-Retriever | 128 |
Chapter 5 | T.D.X. Training Methods | 135 |
| Lessons and Schedules for Seven Week Program | 137 |
| Stamina | 138 |
| The TDX Starter Track | 138 |
| Starts | 139 |
| Restarts | 143 |
| Roads | 144 |
| Track vs. Cross Track Time Differentials | 147 |
| Cross Track Training | 148 |
| Special Handling Techniques | 158 |
Chapter 6 | Classical Problem Solving | 161 |
| Classical Problems and Their Solutions | 161 |
Chapter 7 | Tracking Trainers Handbook | 177 |
| TD - TDX Training Program Condensed | 177 |