Guide · Training conditions
One number never explains a search. Only ageing time, wind and surface together show the conditions under which the dog worked.
The relevant period runs from the end of laying to the start of the search. Record both moments instead of relying on an estimate.
Wind, temperature and precipitation at laying time may differ from search time. Two snapshots show what actually changed.
Moisture, vegetation and terrain changes matter. Compare similar sessions first and vary only a few conditions at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Not in isolation. Wind, moisture, ground, terrain and the individual dog all shape the task.
For a rough note perhaps, but meaningful comparisons benefit from a second snapshot at search time.
From several consistently documented sessions with comparable designs, not from a single track.
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