Editing Balto/Trailing (section)

=== Trail Section ===

This section captures the details about the trail itself.

==== Trail Type ====

Select the type of trail:

* '''Dog Training''' — Standard training trail for the dog
* '''Team Training''' — Training trail involving multiple team members
* '''Double-blind''' — Neither handler nor person directing knows the trail
* '''Negative''' — Trail that does not lead to a subject (training for negative response)
* '''Line-up''' — Multiple candidates with the trail subject among them
* '''Other''' — Any other trail type

==== Trail Layer ====

Enter the name of the person who laid the trail. This may be different from the subject the dog is trying to find (though typically they're the same person).

==== Trail Age ====

Select how old the trail is when the dog begins working:

* Fresh to 1 Hour
* 1 to 2 Hours
* 2 to 4 Hours
* 4 to 8 Hours
* 8 to 12 Hours
* 12 to 24 Hours
* 24 to 48 Hours
* Other

==== Trail Layer Other ====

If Other is selected for Trail Layer, use this field to specify the relationship or details.

==== Trail Laid ====

Enter the date and time when the trail was laid in YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm format, or tap the Now button to use the current time. Accurate trail laying time enables proper aging calculations.

==== Trail Length ====

Select the approximate length of the trail:

* Under 100 yards
* 100 to 400 yards
* 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile
* 1/2 mile to 1 mile
* Over 1 mile
* Other

==== Trail Length Other ====

If Other is selected, use this field to specify the exact length.

==== Crossings ====

Check all features that the trail crosses during its course:

* Gravel Road
* Paved Road
* Trail
* Bridge
* Railroad
* Fence
* Creek/River
* Intersection
* Door
* Other — Use the adjacent text field to specify

Crossings provide useful training context since different surface transitions present different challenges for trailing dogs.