Tracking Dog Handler & Instructor

Imagine offering your clients something beyond ordinary dog training, a precision tracking programme that taps into their dog's natural abilities while creating incredible bonds and lasting memories. This isn't just about following footsteps; it's about awakening ancient instincts and turning them into extraordinary skills that both dogs and their handlers love.

Our City & Guilds assured programme opens doors to specialised areas, such as lost dog tracking and conservation work, giving you unique services to offer your community. Your clients will love seeing their dogs engaged in purposeful work that challenges their minds, builds their confidence, and strengthens their working partnership. From exciting scenario-based training to practical applications, you'll master techniques that keep both dogs and handlers coming back for more.

This isn't just training! It's an adventure waiting to happen, a bond waiting to be strengthened, and a skill set that makes every track an opportunity for discovery.

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The Tracking Dog Programme 2026

The complete programme costs £3499 (VAT included). Easy payment schemes are available, allowing you to spread the costs over 18 months. Save 10 % when paying in full.

Monday 16th - Friday 20th March 2026

Week One

Week Two

Monday 18th - Friday 22nd May 2026

Monday 21st - Friday 25th September 2026

Week Three

The key highlights of our programme

  • Step into the fascinating world of professional tracking, where science meets instinct and every dog's unique abilities shine. During your first week, you'll discover how to unlock your dog's natural tracking potential through proven, adaptable techniques that work for every dog and handler team.

    We understand that no two dogs (or handlers!) are alike. That's why we focus on teaching you a versatile toolkit of methods, allowing you to customize your approach for different dogs and situations. Whether you're working with enthusiastic beginners or helping experienced dogs refine their skills, you'll learn to choose the perfect technique for each unique partnership.

    From understanding scent theory to mastering practical applications, we'll guide you through the essential foundations that make tracking both rewarding and reliable. You'll learn to read your dog, adapt your methods, and build the confidence needed to handle any tracking challenge that comes your way.

    This isn't about following a rigid system - it's about mastering the principles that let you create success stories with every dog you train.

  • Take your tracking expertise to new heights as we dive into specialised disciplines that can transform lives and make a real difference in your community. This week opens doors to two extraordinary paths: Lost Dog Recovery and Conservation Tracking.

    Learn from groundbreaking experience: Dr. Rob's expertise has helped reunite countless lost dogs with their families through his pioneering lost dog tracking programme, the first of its kind to achieve proven success. His conservation work spans continents, including training experts in South Africa to track endangered species, demonstrating how these skills can contribute to global wildlife preservation.

    Whether you choose to help distraught owners find their missing pets or support vital conservation efforts, you'll master advanced techniques that set you apart in the industry. These aren't just tracking skills; they're tools that can save lives, protect species, and create extraordinary success stories.

    Transform your tracking expertise into specialised services that make a genuine difference while building a unique and rewarding business opportunity.

  • Transform your tracking expertise into engaging, professional programmes that inspire and educate others. This final week is where your skills as both tracker and teacher come together, creating the foundation for your future success.

    Learn the art of crafting compelling tracking programmes that keep clients coming back for more. Whether you're designing fun, engaging sessions for pet dog owners, developing specialised lost dog recovery services, or creating professional conservation tracking programmes, you'll master the skills to deliver outstanding results.

Our Training Location

Location: Statfold Barn Railway. Ashby Rd, Tamworth B79 0BU.

The postcode/SatNav may take you away from ‘Statfold Barn Railway. We also have ‘What Three Words’ that can help, holds.soup.code for the front entrance and hails.games.reason for the entrance to the classroom where there is plenty of parking outside.

Timings: 09:00 – 16:00:  Tea, Coffee and ‘Posh Biscuits’ provided.

Accommodation: Our training venue offers camping, caravan and motorhome hook-up with large exercise areas for your dog . This accommodation is available at an additional cost, via our venue managers, info@statfold.com

The booking secures a place for yourself and one dog. However, some people choose to bring two dogs, but these need to be rotated within your allocated ‘training/search slot’.

The first day of all our courses are predominantly classroom-based theory lessons, plenty of breaks will be given for you to exercise your dogs, and all our parking is within a private, safe and secure area.

Full joining instructions will be sent upon booking.