Southwest Tracking Association
of Metropolitan Houston, Inc.

An AKC Licensed Club

STA's Objectives:

  • promote the training of purebred dogs and their handlers;

  • conduct, support and promote tracking tests and sanctioned tracking matches under the rules of the American Kennel Club;

  • sponsor seminars, workshops and other related events;

  • encourage and promote the training of tracking judges; and

  • disseminate knowledge regarding tracking and encourage the organization of independent local tracking clubs in those areas where there is sufficient interest to meet the requirements of the American Kennel Club.

Accolades!
OUR CHAMPION TRACKERS
CT Tilbury's Cinnamon Splash of Pal CT Ch Blackwood Langolier
CT Blackwood Jack Frost CT Ch Tilbury's Dream Quest of PAL

CH CT Kennlee Energizer Bunny

CT R & D Tetanus Lockjaw
STA in Touch:   this Yahoo Group is designed to share information about tracking tests, matches, workshops, seminars, training opportunities, and other events of interest with those who participate in AKC Tracking activities in and around the Houston, Texas area.  Click on the button below to subscribe.

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STA Events Calendar

AKC Tracking Seminar
 Hosted by Southwest Tracking Association of Metropolitan Houston
Date: September 5 & 6, 2009 Contact: Jeff Shaver
This two day seminar will cover the AKC Tracking Regulations and the different levels of AKC Tracking. Potential judges are encouraged to attend.
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Southwest Tracking Association of Metropolitan Houston TD/TDX Test
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Closes: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Bush County Park
16756 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, TX
Information coming soon!

Southwest Tracking Association of Metropolitan Houston VST Test
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Closes: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Rice University
6100 Main St, Houston, TX
All AKC-Recognized Breeds
Information coming soon!

Southwest Tracking Association of Metropolitan Houston TD/TDX Test
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Bush County Park
16756 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, TX
All AKC-Recognized Breeds
Contact: Kathy Daniel
Information coming soon!
  
Other Tracking Tests
Check here for a partial list of tracking tests in and around our area.
Check here for a complete list of all AKC Tracking Tests.
  
STA Meeting Notice
The next STA Meeting during our September 13th workshop.  Contact Jan Nuzzo for membership information.
  
Ready to Certify?
Check here for member judges in the Houston area who can certify your dog. 
  
Looking for an AKC Judge outside the Houston area?  Try using the AKC's searchable database of judges.
 
Resources
Explore AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS of local test sites.
 
STA T-SHIRTS and SWEATSHIRTS are now available for sale online.
 
Check out our Links and Resources page for instructions on how to join one of the tracking discussions lists and information about Texas Snakes.

 

Southwest Tracking Association

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Updated:  May 29, 2009