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of Metropolitan Houston, Inc.
An AKC Licensed Club

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Next STA Meeting

November 15, 2026

Annual Meeting
Spring Creek Park
Tomball, TX

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Tracking Workshop

	Recent Events		Accolades STA is proud of our members who have achieved AKC's Champion Tracker title! Ready to Certify Have questions about certification? Click here for answers and information on certification. Check here for club members and member judges in the Houston area who can certify your dog. Looking for an AKC Judge outside the Houston area? Try using the AKC's searchable database of judges Resources How to get started? Loooking for books on tracking? Online resources and more ... CLICK HERE STA in Touch Find us on ....
	Upcoming STA Events
	November 14 & 15, 2026 Tracking Workshop & Annual Meeting Spring Creek Park, Tomball, TX Workshop led by Tom Hacholski will emphasize the basics of the start, proofing the line, reading your dogs, and what to expect in a TD, TDU, TDX, and VST test. Sunday will cover topics requests by attendees. Preregistration required. Sunday January 10, 2027 TD, TDX Tests Sunday February 28, 2027 TDU & VST Tests Sunday April 18, 2027 TD & TDU Tests
	Houston Obedience Training Dog Club also offers AKC tracking tests in the greater Houston area. Click here for their Events calendar
	Other clubs offering AKC tracking tests in Texas: Dallas Fort Worth Tracking Club Texas Tri-City Obedience Club Basset Hound Club of Greater Fort Worth Tracking Club of El Paso

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