If you have questions about our events, please email us at info@psec-earthdog.org.
We will be hosting a practice at our test site in Kent , WA!
10:00 – Work Party to Prep for July tests.
11:00 – Practice Intro to Quarry, Junior, Senior & Master.
2:00 – All done.
Newbies Welcome. Special Introduction to Dens & Quarry planned.
Bring your own lunch.
Contact info@psec-earthdog.org for more information.
Practice is planned from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. More details to follow.
Contact info@psec-earthdog.org for more information.
Puget Sound Earthdog Club is proud to host an AKC Earthdog Seminar for Judges & Handlers on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Argus Ranch in Auburn, WA. 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 in nearby Kent 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 for taking the test.
A light lunch, coffee, and water will be provided. Other dietary needs should be self-provided.
We will not be working any dogs at the seminar. There will be a Friday evening Earthdog practice at our nearby Earthdog test site in Kent just 20 minutes away as well as two days of Earthdog tests to follow.
Seminar starts: 8:00 am (promptly)
Lunch Break: 12:00-12:30 (approximately)
Finish: 3:30 pm (approximately, depending on discussions)
Judge's Test Administration: 3:30 – 4:30
Seminar Cost: $30 per person if paid by June 22nd. $45 per person if paid after that date.
Registration Form: may be found here.
Seminar Contact: Michele Luther, darlufox@frontier.com for further information.
A practice session is planned on the Friday leading into our Summer tests from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Details to follow.
Email info@psec-earthdog.org for more information.
PSEC will be holding two tests, one each day.
Test chair: Sandra Distefano
Test secretary: Melissa Knapp
Judges will be Marian Shaw, DVM, and Lia Bijsterveld.
A club general meeting will be held during lunch on Saturday, July 13. Members, as well as guests, are encouraged to attend.
Some details are in flux. Stay tuned. Here’s what we know.
Speaking of eating.... don’t forget to bring something for the potluck lunches both days.
Plan to join us for dinner at the test site on Saturday evening. Details to come.
A raffle of dog- and rat-related items will be held on Sunday during the noontime break. Donations are very welcome!
Camping (with limited electrical hook-ups) will be available, with RSVP only.
In conjunction with these tests, we are sponsoring an AKC Earth Seminar for Handlers and Judges on Friday, July 12, 2019. These seminars are few and far between, so you won't want to miss it!
We will be holding several open practice sessions at the test site in the weeks leading up to the tests:
Our Fall tests are tentatively scheduled for October 12 & 13, 2019, in Bellingham. There will be two tests on Saturday, and one on Sunday.
Stay tuned for further details.
We would be happy to list your club’s earthdog event here. Please send your event’s details to our webmaster.
The Cascade Dachshund Club will be holding their spring tests on June 1 & 2 on Whidbey Island. Four tests, two days!
The Cascade Dachshund Club will be holding their fall tests on Labor Day weekend. Four tests, two days!
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Earthdog tests may also be found using the AKC’s event search page.