Grouse Rouster's B-Ty, TD, CGC owned by Berdell K. Koch Congratulations to Berdell K. Koch and "Ty" for passing his Tracking Trial.  "Ty" is the 3rd Spinone ever to receive his TD.   Quite an accomplishment at the age of 11 month!

"Ty" passed his tracking test at Hudson Valley Tracking Club Sunday April 5th, 1998.  10 dogs were tested and only 4 passed.  He did a super job.  It was the first time he stayed in a motel.  He handled it like a trooper.

"Ty" had previously passed his tracking certification test Feb. 8th 1998 at the age of 9 month.  He had to pass this test before entry into an AKC Tracking Trial.  The test is judged by an AKC judge and under the same rules as at an Actual Tracking Trial.  It is the luck of the draw as to whether you get into a trial or not.  It is all done by picking names at random.  The tracking certification test was 45 minutes old, with 1 left turn, 3 right turns, up and down a hill and at least 440 yards.

"Ty" is also a certified Therapy Dog. Congratulations and Good Luck to you and "Ty".