We had a very good roll up of members and friends for our first Earth Dog Trialing demonstration and training day. Mr Ken Eggleden, an ANKC All Breeds Judge as well as an Earth Dog Trialing Judge, gave our members a lot of helful information on setting up your own trialing area at home as well as training techniques.
We have a few photos below of the set up and some of the dogs. All of them were very keen to join in the fun.The smell of the rat urine laid in a trail through the tunnel was all that was needed to encourage the dogs down to work in the den as most of them are from farms and are used to digging out vermin. We expect many of our dogs to gain their earth dog titles with a bit more practice they will be able to start trailling at Durack along with all the other breeds. Christine and John's dog, 'Ch. Tintenara Rum Runner SE,' has already completed and passed his examinations up to Senior Earth Dog. He is well on his way to the next level which is his Masters and for this he requires one pass. To enter you must complete one of the CCCQ's entry forms and return it along with the required fee of $6.00 first dog, $4.00 for second entry, to the Show Manager, check this out in your Dog World magazine. Christine Bourke can help with any enquiries, give her a call on 07 5424 2112. |
