Jälgivaid
Jälgivaid is an Estonian term used to describe individuals or animals that are capable of following a scent trail, most often applied to dogs trained for trailing. The word stems from the Estonian verb jälgima, meaning to track or follow, with a suffix that forms an adjective describing capability or activity. In practice, jälgivaid refers to working trackers in various fields rather than a fixed breed or species.
Common contexts for jälgivaid include hunting and game tracking, search-and-rescue missions, and forensic or scent-detection work.
Abilities and training are central to the concept. Trailing relies on a highly developed sense of smell,
See also: scent tracking, tracking dogs, search and rescue, trailing sports.