2024 Fall Tests
- When
- Saturday & Sunday, –
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Where
- Lake Residence
17926 Mary Ln SW
Rochester, WA - AKC Event Numbers
- Links
- Premium List (updated 2024-10-15)
- Entry Form
We will be holding our Fall tests in Rochester, WA on October 19 & 20. We are offering four tests — two on Saturday, and two on Sunday.
The Test Co-Chairs are Jeff Dairiki and Dix Dixon. The Test Secretary is Sandra Distefano.
News
The Premium List is out! Enter today!
Entry Limits!
Entries in the Senior Earthdog and Master Earthdog classes will be limited to 30 entries total (between the two classes) per test.
We now accept entry payment via PayPal
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.
New! We are now able to accept in-person credit card payments for day-of-test entries!
Critter Beds!
Critter Beds will be on site, Saturday only, selling their crate pads, crate beds, belly bands, and other creations. If you want something specific (or custom) advance orders are accepted.
Judges
Our judges will include Shannon Charron (New Westminster, BC), Laurits "Dix" Dixon (Vancouver, WA), Alison Jensen (Richland, WA), Valorie Perry (The Dalles, OR), Jill Petersen (Kenmore, WA), Marie Quarles (Beavercreek, OR), and Thomas Quarles (Beavercreek, OR).
Judging Program
| Saturday AM | Saturday PM | Sunday AM | Sunday PM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ | Jill Petersen | Shannon Charron | Alison Jensen | Thomas Quarles |
| NE | Thomas Quarles | Marie Quarles | Valorie Perry | Shannon Charron |
| JE | Marie Quarles | Jill Petersen | Shannon Charron | Valorie Perry |
| ME & SE | Valorie Perry | Thomas Quarles | Laurits "Dix" Dixon | Marie Quarles |
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. (Quiet hours — no generators — from 10:00 pm – 6:00 am please!)
Contact Curtis Lake for Reservations: 253-720-8234.
Pot-Luck Lunch!
We will host “augmented” pot-luck lunches on both days. (Chili feed on Saturday. Sandwiches on Sunday.)
(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, October 19, 2024. All are welcome.