AKC Tracking
Classes
OTC offers tracking classes each spring (starting in April) and running through late summer. They are held at Michigan State University. The goal of the classes is to get the beginning dog/handler teams ready to certify and pass an AKC TD or TDU test and to improve skills in more advanced teams. In addition to working the dogs, information will include equipment, map making, AKC tracking rules and regulations, line handling, and more.
To see our current tracking classes click here
Spring Tests
Combined Tracking Dog (TD)/Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX)
April 13, 2025
Closing Date: April 3 @5pm
Headquarters: Michigan State University Pavilion
TD entries limited to 4 dogs; TDX entries limited to 3 dogs
Judges: TBD
Chairperson: TBD
Secretary: TBD
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Click here for TDX premium
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Variable Surface Tracking (VST)
May 11, 2025
Closing Date: May 1
Headquarters: Michigan State University Pavilion, North Parking Lot
Number of VST entries: 8
Note: The proposed TDU test has been cancelled.
Judges: Marion Stone and Ellen Lash
Secretary: TBD
Fall Tests
Tracking Dog Test (TD)
OCT 27, 2024
Closing date: Oct 17, 2024 @5pm
Headquarters: Der Happy Hollow, 1084 Hagadorn, Mason
LIMITED TO 12 DOGS
Judges: Elizabeth Baird and Karen Phillips
Chairperson: Beth Lange
Secretary: Beth Lange, lovetervs@gmail.com
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Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX)
NOV 3, 2024
Closing Date: Oct 24, 2024
Headquarters: Der Happy Hollow, 1084 Hagadorn, Mason
LIMITED TO 6 DOGS
Judges: Mike Roehrs and Betsy Baird
Chairperson: Debra Huff
Secretary: Debra Huff, huff.debra@gmail.com