PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN SEARCHES FOR WOUNDED GAME ANIMALS WITH A TRACKING DOG

Tracking for wounded game animals with a tracking dog is one of the most demanding disciplines of hunting cynology. Tracking demands sharp skills, concentration and specialized equipment both for the dog handler and tracking dog. Equipment must be practical and functional with protective features at the same time. Tracking can be done through whole year around, from warm and dry to cold and wet weather conditions. Terrains can be very different from sharp rocks or high forests to thick and thorny bushes or even mud plains. Besides that, there is a high risk of getting wounded by a wild animal while tracking. Therefore, equipment must also be impenetrable and durable. In this paper you can read more about specific equipment for dog handlers and tracking dogs.