AKC Tracking
Classes
2027 Tracking Classes will take registrations during the spring OTCGL registration for classes online.
OTC offers tracking classes each spring (starting in April) and running through late summer. They are held at Michigan State University. The goal of the classes is to get the beginning dog/handler teams ready to certify and pass an AKC TD or TDU test and to improve skills in more advanced teams. In addition to working the dogs, information will include equipment, map making, AKC tracking rules and regulations, line handling, and more.
To see our current tracking classes click here.
Spring Test
Variable Surface Tracking (VST)
May 10, 2026
Closing Date: April 30
Headquarters: Farm Bureau Pavilion, MSU
Number of VST entries: 8
Judges: Pamela Thornburg, Lois Leidahl-Marsh
Secretary: Beth Lange, 9363 Winegar Rd, Laingsburg, 48848, (517) 290-7249, lovetervs@gmail.com
Fall Tests
Tracking Dog Test (TD)
OCT 25, 2026
Closing date: October 15, 2026
Headquarters: Michigan State University Farm Bureau Pavilion
LIMITED TO 8 DOGS
Judges: Michael Roberts and Phillip Mannino
Chairperson: Beth Lange
Secretary: Pete Ostlund, (517) 449-5275, p.ostlund@yahoo.com
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Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX)
Nov 1, 2026
Closing Date: Oct 21, 2026 at 5pm
Headquarters: Michigan State University Farm Bureau Pavilion
LIMITED TO 6 DOGS
Judges: Marilyn Johnson and Karen Phillips
Chairperson: Debra Huff
Secretary: Karen Angell, (248) 318-4846, hoofnwooffarm@gmail.com