training

AKC judge

AWTA judge

AKC conformation judge for terrier and hound groups

Jagdterrier and dachshund breeder

Avid live hunter - from the rat hunt in the streets of New York to fox, groundhog and other quarry.

Ev-ry Earthdog is proud to announce that Judy Todd has joined our team as a trainer and mentor. Judy has been involved in all aspects of Earthdog since the beginning of the sport. She is an accredited AWTA and AKC Earthdog judge and an active breeder of Border Terriers. Ms. Todd is no stranger to live hunting and has always seen to it that her dogs were proven both in the field and in the show ring. She will be available for private lessons and classes both on the schedule and by appointment.

is a one-on-one evaluation  and training or a single dog during a 1/2 host time period. It is directed toward successful completion of den trials and earthdog tests at all levels. The current needs and skill level of the dog determine the curriculum. The dog is allowed to progress as far and as fast as it is able during the available time period. Private training is the most time and cost-efficient way to acquire new skills or correct problems. While two widely separated time slots are permissible in a single day, only a single session each day ois recommended. These sessions are held rain or shine.

Consist of groups of seven dog/handler teams of a similar skill level. Classes are usually available for IQ1, IQ2, JE, SE SE Recall, ME and ME hunt up. Classes last about 45 minutes but may last unto an hour. You may enroll in more than ones class each day. Classes are held weather permitting.

Class fee is $25 per dog.

are individual, unguided experiences at every level of Earthdog using a single set of liners and appropriate quarry. All AKC/AWTA rules for the particular level must be observed and the handler must be certified to handle quarry.

Run Throughs require a separate appointment.

multiple dogs of the same owner/handler are permitted.

in general, Run Throughs will not be scheduled when other training, tests or trials are in progress. Fee is $25 per half hour (multiple sessions can be booked) and owner is responsible for damage to equipment or quarry.

Ev-Ry Earthdog is pleased to initiate the training sessions specifically designed for the hunting terrier. The program is especially tailored to teach the site recognition, control, casting, recall and scenting associated with the AKC Master Earthdog hunt-up but it is equally valuable for any terrier that will be used for hunting in addition to hole work. The program is open to and suitable for any potential hunter and there is no title requirement for enrollment. Training takes place over fair hunt country with an instructor experienced in working a variety of breeds and quarry. Dogs in training will go out in braces or a bye dog will be provided. Live quarry is used to provide the dogs with frequent rewards for their efforts in hunting out scent lines and air scenting along the course.

The first of these sessions will be held Thursday, June 17th beginning at 10:00AM. One hour slots are available. Tuition is $100 per brace per hour. Single dog is $100 per hour. We will try to assemble braces if at all possible.