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Illinois · 8 places

Tracking in Illinois

Local trainers, facilities, clubs and upcoming events for Tracking across Illinois, gathered in one place.

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A scent sport where the dog follows a person's footstep trail across fields — and sometimes pavement — and indicates dropped articles along the way. Built on the working roots of search-and-rescue, police, and traditional working-dog tracking.

In Illinois, Tracking is most active around Antioch, Chandlerville, and 10 other cities, with 4 upcoming events on the calendar.

7Clubs
1Training facilities
4Upcoming events

Tracking across Illinois, mapped.

Map of 8 tracking venues around Illinois
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Training facilities in Illinois.

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Clubs in Illinois.

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Upcoming Tracking events.

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Teach or host Tracking in Illinois?

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Learn Tracking.

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Breeds built for Tracking.

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— Athletes in waiting

Meet adoptable Tracking dogs.

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