Remi rocks! A video of blood tracking dachshund puppy in training

Justin Richins, an outfitter from Utah, has been working intensively with Remi, who is a littermate to Rilla and Ranger from the two previous posts.  The track in the video was 19.5 hrs old. It was 35F when Justin laid it out and 25F when he ran it. 

This video blew me away! This was a very difficult track; it would have been a difficult track even for a much older and experienced dog. I think that Remi's work for his age of 8.5 moths is just exceptional and  in my opinion Justin pushed him a little too hard. I really like the way he implemented the idea of cooperation and partnership where Remi had to rely on Justin's help with  getting over some obstacles.

John's comment to Justin was: "Justin, I think this video demonstrates that a hunting dachshund is something more than the cute little "wiener dog" that so many people laugh at. Remi has the drive and heart and body to carry him over many tough miles on a real track. This doesn't mean that you have to push him this hard at his age.

I like the way that you are allowing him to correct his own mistakes when possible. However, when Remi is working a check I think that it is best not to say "good dog" until he actually has the line again. An enthusiastic
"good dog" should be his reward for solving the problem and recovering the scent line.  The video shows that you have a great working relationship with your dog. This is a case where "a picture is worth a thousand words"...or even a book."

This is an example of the tracking/hunting dachshund bred according to the FCI standard, and when I watch the video I get goose bumps. This is so much better than watching dachshunds with exaggerated conformation at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Many thanks to Justin!