Von Forell Australia

I think you should put on the front of your book the statement that it is not impossible to achieve a 1500 pace track in 6 weeks. It took 4 + years to train my Dobermann to sch 3.

I have no hesitation in recommending all services that Detector Dogs Australia and Von Forell K9 Education offer. The canines that we have in operation have set a high standard and as a handler myself have increased my own understanding, capabilities

Your explanation on article indication and how to achieve it reliably and how to do it first... brilliant stuff so often missed. I found your method of corner teaching absolutely fascinating and can well see how it works.

“For many years I have felt mystified at how many people in Australia will elevate and promote foreign trainers and authors while discounting local talent who have certainly earned their place amongst the very best in the industry.

Kris is equipped with the people skills that are needed to encourage people to train their dogs to the best of their abilities and enjoy working their dog. Truly a must for all owners of dogs.

The book covers all the work to develop a great foundation for both the student and the dog then the last part of training can be customised to suit the operational purpose of the dog.

Argo. BH, IPO 111, ZTP V1A. HD-Clear, VWD- Clear, Cardio- Clear. Eyes Clear World Champion 5th, Italian Champion, AIAD Champion, Italy

In this tracking system this behaviour is exactly what we are looking for as we want the indicating behaviour to be a response each and every time our dogs find the human scented article.

It is not a question of what is the correct age for a dog to begin tracking but is more a question of timing and of when the dog shows a certain degree of intensity and commitment in his general behaviour due to drive maturity.

Wind will have much the same effect as it does on smoke and dust. In fact, one of the best ways of determining how wind will affect scent is by watching smoke as it is whisked around by the wind.