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.

Announcements:

The faces of Champion Trackers

CT R & D Tetanus Lockjaw

CH. CT. Kennlee Energizer Bunny

CT Tilbury's Dream Quest of PAL CT Blackwood Jack Frost
CT Ch Blackwood Langolier
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

Tracking Workshop & Annual Meeting
TRACKING IN THE TREES
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Home of Jeff Shaver, 16005 Pine Creek Way, Magnolia, Texas
Headquarters: The Barn
7:00 am - Refreshments & Welcome
7:30 am - Begin Work
Download flyer, map and registration materials!

Southwest Tracking Association of Metropolitan Houston TD/TDX Test
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Closes: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Bush County Park
16756 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, TX
All AKC-Recognized Breeds
Judges: to be announced
Contact: Sandra Shayner (713) 775-1319

Southwest Tracking Association of Metropolitan Houston VST Test
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Closes: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Rice University
6100 Main St, Houston, TX
All AKC-Recognized Breeds
Judges: to be announced
Contact: Deanna Thompson (713) 854-4124

Southwest Tracking Association of Metropolitan Houston TD/TDX Test
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Closes: Friday, December 26, 2008
Bush County Park
16756 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, TX
All AKC-Recognized Breeds
Judges: to be assigned
Contact: Kathy Daniel (281) 491-7954

  
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 9th 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

Unless otherwise noted, all photos and articles are the property of STA or its members.
Updated:  August 18, 2008