👇 3 reasons to start tracking with your OWN scent. If you want to use something else – be my guest… But nothing compares to your own scent (at the beginning). Here’s why: #1 Autonomy: You don’t need a training partner. You don’t need someone else to walk a track for you. You can be SO much more consistent. #2: Scent Familiarity: Dogs are masters at recognizing scents. Your dog is (obviously) already used to your scent. That familiarity removes confusion and helps the dog focus 100% on learning