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An author, judge, technology consultant and trainer who spends the majority of his time teaching, training and writing about dogs Ed is an International authority on training dogs and handlers to track he is a leading authority on general health and training issues.

As a member of the Dog Writers' Association of America (DWAA), Ed has been nominated nine times and twice awarded the prestigious Maxwell Award for his works. He has authored 8 books and over 200 short stories, articles and columns for a variety of dog publications.

Recognized by many involved in the sport of tracking as being one of the leading and most innovative trainers in the sport he and his dogs have earned 13 TD titles, 4 TDX titles, 5 VST titles, and 3 CT titles while training dozens of other breeds and their handlers to be able to attain advanced titles with their dogs. His students follow in his foot steps with enthusiasm and pride.

When not writing, consulting or judging the sport, he is involved in teaching tracking classes and hosting seminars in basic, advanced and urban tracking throughout the United States and Internationally


  • Novice Nosework (2005)
  • Track Laying 101 (2004)
  • Mastering Variable Surface Tracking The Component Training Approach (2003)
  • Introduction to VST (2001)
  • Component Training, A Companion Guide for VST (2000)
  • The Clumber Spaniel Handbook (1998)
  • Component Training For Variable Surface Tracking (1997)

  • AKC Family Dog Magazine
  • AKC Gazette
  • Canine Classified
  • Canine Review
  • Clumber Bulletin
  • Clumber Crier
  • Clumber Correspondence
  • Clumber Spaniel Web Site
  • Dachshund Club of America
  • Dog Days
  • Field Spaniel Fancier
  • Field Spaniel News
  • Field Spaniel Review
  • German Shepherd Quarterly
  • IFCS "Friends"
  • Internet Web Sites
  • Irish Water Spaniel Club of America
  • Moraine Tracking Club "Footprints"
  • Pawmark Press
  • Pomeranian Review
  • Springers Abound
  • Springer Quarterly
  • STA "On-Track" Newsletter
  • Thanks for the Memories
  • Thunder Bay Kennel & Tracking Club Newsletter
  • Yankee Golden Retriever Club Newsletter

    He is currently working on several new book projects including:

  • A murder mystery with a dog show setting
  • TD/TDX training book emphasizing Component Training
  • A series of children’s books on pet ownership and responsibility
  • A layman’s approach to Canine Scenting, Sight and Structure In Dog Sports

    Ed and his dogs have appeared on several television shows, promotional and invitational events including:
  • Animal Planet series Breed All About It!
  • AKC Eukunuba National Invitational Championship (2003)
  • AKC National Tracking Invitational (2003)
  • AKC Eukunuba National Invitational Championship (2002)
  • AKC National Tracking Exhibition (2002)

    His dog's offspring have earned awards at the following prestigious events:
  • Westminster 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
  • American Spaniel Club 2005, 2004, 2003
  • AKC Eukunuba National Invitational Championship 2004, 2003, 2002
  • Field Spaniel Society of America National Specialty 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996

  • Ed Presnall
  • Box 500, Sharon, WI 53585-0500
  • 262-725-3467
  • www.pawmark.com
  • www.sandhillfarm.com


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