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 TD/TDX test on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Entries are open. Closing date to enter the trial is Thursday, January 22, 2026. 

Premium lists can be obtained from our Trial Secretary - Sil Sanders, 33101 44th Ave NW, Stanwood 98292. His email address is sil@westiesnw.com. 

This is an AKC tracking test where dogs can earn titles.

TD (Tracking Dog) title

A dog earns a TD by following a track 440 to 500 yards long with three to five changes of direction. The track is laid by a human tracklayer and is “aged” 30 minutes to two hours before the dog begins scenting. The goal is to use the scented track to locate a glove left at the end of the trail by the tracklayer. The owner follows the dog on a long leash and can encourage the dog during the tracking test.

TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent) title

The TDX is earned by following an “older” track (three to five hours) that is also longer (800 to 1,000 yards) and has five to seven directional changes with the additional challenge of human cross tracks. The dog must find articles along the track, in addition to the glove at the end.