AKC Tracking
Classes
2026 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.
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Spring Tests
Combined Tracking Dog (TD)/Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX)
April 12, 2026
Closing Date: April 2 @5pm
Headquarters: TBD
TD entries limited to 4 dogs; TDX entries limited to 3 dogs
Judges: TBD
Chairperson: TBD
Secretary: TBD
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Variable Surface Tracking (VST)
May 10, 2026
Closing Date: April 30
Headquarters: TBD
Number of VST entries: 8
Judges: TBD
Secretary: TBD
Fall Tests
Tracking Dog Test (TD)
OCT 26, 2025
Closing date: October 16, 2025
Headquarters: Michigan State University Farm Bureau Pavilion
LIMITED TO 8 DOGS
Judges: Beth Lange and Betsy Baird
Chairperson: Pete Ostlund
Secretary: Pete Ostlund, 7675 W Eaton Hwy, Grand Ledge, 48837, (517) 449-5275, p.ostlund@yahoo.com
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Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX)
NOV 2, 2025
Closing Date: October 23, 2025
Headquarters: Michigan State University Farm Bureau Pavilion
LIMITED TO 6 DOGS
Judges: Kim Kearfott and Karen Phillips
Chairperson: Debra Huff
Secretary: Debra Huff, 7200 Doyle Rd, Laingsburg, 48848, (517) 651-5401, huff.debra@gmail.com