Ep273 - All about K9 tracking: Former police dog handler Paul Zubcic

About this episode

Paul Zubcic discusses K9 tracking and shares insights from his experience as a former police dog handler.

Paul Zubcic from Summerland Dog Training joins Panos to dive into the world of K9 tracking. As a former police K9 handler, Paul shares his real-world experience working tracking dogs and breaks down the fundamentals—what tracking actually is, how dogs follow human scent, and how everyday dog owners can start teaching it themselves. They explore the process of building a reliable tracking dog, common mistakes people make, and how to turn this natural canine ability into a structured skill. Paul also shares some great stories from his time on the job, giving a glimpse into what tracking looks like in real-life scenarios. Tracking is one of the most fascinating skills a dog and handler can develop—and this episode gives you a clear, practical look at how it all works. Find Paul: www.summerlanddogtraining.com Find us online >> Panos @ www.npdogtraining.com >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Panos Anagnostou, Luke Badman

Guest: Paul Zubcic

Topics covered

• K9 tracking
• dog training
• police dogs
• canine abilities
• scent tracking

Keywords

• K9 tracking
• dog training
• scent
• tracking dogs
• canine skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Summerland Dog Training

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