Recommended Books

The books are divided into those teaching scent theory, those that teach general concepts in dog training, and those that teach actual methods to teaching trailing.

Scent Theory:

Scent and the Scenting Dog
by William G. Syrotuck
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Tracking Dog: Theory and Methods
By Glen R. Johnson

General Training:

Don't Shoot the Dog!
by Karen Pryor

The Other End of the Leash
by Patricia B. McConnell

How to be Your Dog's Best Friend (UPDATED VERSION)
by Monks of New Skete

Excel-Erated Learning: Explaining in Plain English How Dogs Learn and How Best to Teach Them
by Pamela J. Reid

Training Trailing:

Police K9 Tracking: A Guide for Training & Deploying the Police Tracking Dog
by Tracy Bowling

K-9 Trailing: The Straightest Path
by Jeff Schettler