PSEC

Events

If you have questions about our events, please email us at info@psec-earthdog.org.

Earthdog Seminar for Handlers and Judges

When
Friday, May 17, 2024,
Closing Date
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Where
Talking Cedar
Grand Mound, WA
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Puget Sound Earthdog Club is proud to host an AKC Earthdog Seminar for Judges & Handlers on , at the Talking Cedar in Grand Mound, WA. The seminar will provide a detailed review and explanation of the regulations and guidelines for Earthdog tests so that participants have a better understanding of all performance requirements and standards. These seminars are few and far between, so you won't want to miss this one. The seminar will be followed by two days of Earthdog tests nearby at the Lake residence in Rochester, WA.

This seminar is very useful for people fairly new to Earthdog who want to learn more about the tests as well as those who are thinking about becoming an Earthdog judge. And of course, it is great for those of us longtime Earthdoggers as a refresher on the rules.

The seminar will be presented by Jo Ann Frier-Murza, the AKC Field Representative for Earthdog. Jo Ann has been active in Terrier and Dachshund den trials since 1972. In 1993 she worked with AKC to establish the sport of Earthdog and has hosted and judged numerous tests. She authored the book Earthdog Ins & Outs, 2nd Ed.

This seminar is a classroom presentation and discussion followed optionally by the judge’s test. Anyone who attends the seminar can take the test; there is no additional charge.

A buffet lunch, coffee, and water will be provided. Free parking at the seminar site is available.

We will not be working any dogs at the seminar. There will be a Friday evening Earthdog practice at our nearby Earthdog test site less than 10 minutes away as well as two days of Earthdog tests to follow.

Registration

There is limited space, so enter early.

Cost

$60 before April 24, $75 after that date. Price includes buffet lunch with coffee.

Online Entry

You may register online using this registration form.

If you have a Paypal account, you may send payment via paypal.me/psecwa. Otherwise, contact our Secretary Regina Delahunt at radelahunt@hotmail.com for an invoice that may be paid using a credit card.

Registrations are not complete until paid.

Confirmation will be sent by email once your registration is complete. Additional details about the seminar will be sent during the week before.

Entry by Mail

Alternatively, you may fill out the paper entry form included in the event flyer and mail it, along with a check to one of the addresses listed in the flyer.

Questions?

Contact Curtis Lake mossyduck@gmail.com

2024 Spring Tests

When
Saturday & Sunday,
Closing Date
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Where
Lake Residence
17926 Mary Ln SW
Rochester, WA
AKC Event Numbers
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We will be holding our Spring tests in Rochester, WA on May 18 & 19. We are offering four tests — two on Saturday, and two on Sunday.

The Test Chair is Jan Pool. The Test Secretary is Sandra Distefano.


News

  • The Premium List is out. Enter today!

  • The club now has a PayPal account. It is now possible to pre-enter the tests via email:

    • E-mail your signed and scanned entry form to entries@psec-earthdog.org. The Test Secretary will then e-mail back an invoice which you may pay using a credit card, Venmo, or Paypal. Entries are not considered complete until paid.

Judges

Our judges will include Lia Bijsterveld (Richmond, BC), Tim Carey (Canby, OR), Jeff Dairiki (Shoreline, WA), Laurits "Dix" Dixon (Vancouver, WA), Curtis Lake (Rochester, WA), Jill Petersen (Kenmore, WA), and John Willmore (Federal Way, WA).

Judging Program

Saturday AM Saturday PM Sunday AM Sunday PM
IQ Dix Dixon Lia Bijsterveld Jill Petersen Tim Carey
NE Jeff Dairiki Tim Carey John Willmore Jill Petersen
JE Lia Bijsterveld Dix Dixon Tim Carey John Willmore
SE Jill Petersen Curtis Lake Lia Bijsterveld Jeff Dairiki
ME Tim Carey Jill Petersen Curtis Lake Lia Bijsterveld

Pot-Luck Lunch!

Our famous pot-luck lunches will be happening both days. Bring something to share! (There will also be informal Friday and Saturday evening pot-luck suppers on the Lake’s back porch.)

Board and General Meetings

A brief club Board Meeting and General Meeting will be held after the conclusion of judging on Saturday, May 18, 2024. All are welcome.

Novice Earthdog

Note that at these tests we are offering the Novice Earthdog class. NE is very similar to IQ (10-foot, one-turn tunnel), except that neither the judge nor the handler may help the dog after the release. Novice Earthdog is a titling class: two passes under two different judges earns a NE title.

At our tests, dogs who have not yet earned an Earthdog title may be entered in any combination of IQ, NE, and/or JE.

Camping

Overnight camping and RV/trailer parking are available, RSVP required. Please note that there are no hookups. Details to follow.

Pre-test Practice

As usual, we will be offering an open practice session on Friday afternoon before the tests. Stay tuned for details.

Other Nearby Tests

Here is a list of some upcoming Earthdog tests in the area run by other clubs. These are scraped periodically from the AKC’s event search page.

Washington

Oregon

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