With it becoming more difficult to find open field areas to train for tracking in city’s we have the option now to work for Urban track titles as well. Here they are:
 
UTD- the Urban Tracking test is 300 to 400 meters in length with 3 to 5 turns both left and right with one being on a non-vegetated surface.  The track is aged 1 to 2 hours. Two articles on the track must be found.  Articles can be fabric, wood or plastic the last article shall be leather

Terrain: Urban areas such as office parks, industrial parks, campuses, schools, etc. Approximately 2/3 of the track shall be on vegetation, the other 1/3 (no less than 100 m) shall be on non-vegetated surfaces such as gravel, dirt, sand, mulch, brick, concrete or asphalt. The first 30 meters of the track shall be on vegetation.

Cross tracks: none plotted, but naturally occurring cross track are to be expected in an urban environment, so if they should happen, they will not invalidate the track.

UTDX -The Urban Tracking Dog Excellent test is 600 to 750 meters in length with 5 to 7 turns both left and right with one 90 degree turn shall occur in a non-vegetated area with no vegetation, fences or buildings within 25 m of the turn. The track aged 3 to 5 hours. Three articles on the track must be found. The first and second may be fabric, wood, plastic or metal; the last shall be leather. Articles shall be approx. 16 - 24 square inches in size. At least one article shall be left on a non-vegetated surface.

Terrain: Urban areas such as office parks, industrial parks, campuses, schools, etc. A minimum of 1/3 and a maximum of 1/2 of the track shall be on non-vegetated surfaces such as gravel, dirt, sand, mulch, brick, concrete or asphalt. The remaining parts of the track shall be on vegetation. The first 30 meters of the track shall be on vegetation.

Obstacles: guardrails, stairs, open buildings (ie. breezeways, gazebos, parking garages) are permitted. No track may enter a closed building.

Cross tracks: none plotted, but naturally occurring cross tracks are to be expected in an urban environment, so if they should happen, they will not invalidate the track.

Championship title:
A dog which has earned all 4 CKC tracking titles (TD, TDX, UTD, UTDX) shall be awarded the title of Tracking Champion. The initials TCh may be displayed in front of the dog’s name.