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Tracking Seminars
This page of the website is dedicated to Clubs hosting an upcoming competition SEMINAR and for the exhibitors who want to do better with their dog or get started the right way by learning from those with a LOT of experience. Add your event here to reach more exhibitors at NO CHARGE!
Each sport now has its own page since I am finding so many seminars out there and to switch between sports is dizzying! What you will find here are IN PERSON seminars! Webinars are NOT listed here. If you think the information on this page is valuable, feel free to share!
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Disclaimer: This is a listing service only. I encourage you to do your research on a trainer to be sure they meet your expectations.
Jane Collins Intro to Tracking Seminar
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Where: Joplin, MO
When: April 4, 2026
Cost: $100/day for Working spots (LIMIT OF 8) / Audit spots - $50. Go here for more details or to register.
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​​​​Contact: Tri-State Kennel Club, Inc.
Email: positivedogs@joplindogs.com
Intro to Tracking Seminar w/Pia Blackwell
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Where: Bethel, CT
When: April 26, 2026
Cost: $185/day for Working spots (FULL) / Audit spots - $100. See flyer for more details.
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​​​​Contact: GSD Club of Greater New Haven
Phone/Text: 203-395-8473
Email: cherLyngsd@gmail.com
Ruth Vaughn Tracking Seminar
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Where: Ontario County Park, Naples, NY
When: May 9 - 10, 2026
Cost: $100/day for Working spots / Audit spots - $65.
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Registration deadline is May 1, 2026!
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​​​​Contact: Ruth Vaughn
Lars Lentz Tracking Seminar
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Where: Alvin, TX
When: August 18-20, 2026
Cost: $500/day for Working spot all 3 days / Audit only $200.
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Click here for more details.​
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​​​​Contact: Iron Roots K9
Phone: 281-748-7952
Email: charla@ironrootsk9.com
Ruth Vaughn Field Tracking Seminar
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Where: Bow, WA
When: November 21 & 22, 2026
Cost: TBA
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Ruth trained & handled several of her dogs to the Tracking Champion level and in 2015 became an AKC TD/TDU tracking judge and in 2024 became regular status for TDX. Ruth has judged tests for clubs throughout the United States, including several Nationals tests. Over the last 15 years, Ruth has given numerous beginning and advanced tracking seminars.
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Ruth’s focus is on necessary tracking behaviors: what to look for, how to get them and how to get the optimal arousal levels and emotional state your dog needs to be successful in tracking from first puppy track to working TDX/VST dogs.
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Stay Tuned! More details will follow in the coming months.
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​​​​Contact: Chuckanut Dog Training Association
Phone: 360-305-0593
Email: charla@ironrootsk9.com
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