AGILITY

This fast competition demonstrates the dogs' natural speed and agility. The dog is lead by his owner through an obstacle course of jumps, ramps, tunnels, tables and bridges as fast as possible without making a mistake to earn titles.
  
 
 
 
 
 
Here is a list of local dog clubs that offer agility classes to their curriculum. We are not endorsing any one of these clubs, please check them out for their locations and classes to see if they meet to your training standards:them out for their locations and classes to see if they meet to your training standards. 
 
 
 

EARTHDOG TESTS

The Westie is a hunter, bred to go to ground after badger, fox, groundhog and other burrowing animals. These tests are open to all small terriers and simulate the underground conditions for the skilled hunter. As they become more adapted to their natural instincts they can earn the titles of Jr., Sr., and Master Earthdog. For more detailed information go to: The Western Pennsylvania Earth Dog Club.

W.PA. EARTHDOG CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 24, 2010 - ANNUAL MEETING, TEDDY’S RESTAURANT @ 1:30PM
April 17-18, 2010 - TRAINING WEEKEND 8 – 4PM
May 1, 2010 - AKC TEST- RIVANNA RIVER PALMYRA, VA
May 9, 2010 - PRACTICE AND MEETING 10 – 12PM
May 8-9, 2010 - YORK CDT- RED LION, PA
May 15-16, 2010 - AKC TEST- SCOTTIE CLUB- QUEENSTOWN, MD
June 18-20, 2010 AKC TEST- LACKAWANNA KC- MOSCOW, PA
June 20, 2010 - PRACTICE AND MEETING 10 – 12PM
July 18, 2010 - PRACTICE AND MEETING AND PICNIC 10 – 2PM
August 15, 2010 - PRACTICE AND MEETING 10 – 12PM
August 21-22, 2010 - AKC TEST- WPEC- DONEGAL, PA 7 – 4PM

 
 

Our Favorite Earthdog Sites:

The Western Pennsylvania Earth Dog Club
The Lackawanna Kennel Club
The Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Washington D.C.
The York County Dog Training Club


 

   AKC TRACKING DOG

     We've all seen movies with dogs following the trail of an escapee through swamps. The AKC's Tracking Tests    allow dogs to demonstrate their natural ability to recognize and follow human scent. This vigorous outdoor  activity is great for canine athletes. Unlike Agility and Obedience events that require a dog to qualify three times, a dog only needs to complete one track successfully to earn each title. There are four levels of tracking titles. The AKC is currently proposing more tracking levels.

 

 

Tracking Dog (TD)

A dog earns a TD by following a track 440 to 500 yards long with three to five changes of direction. The track is laid by a human tracklayer and is "aged" 30 minutes to two hours before the dog begins scenting. The goal is to use the scented track to locate an article left at the end of the trail by the tracklayer. The owner follows the dog on a long leash and can encourage the dog during the tracking test.

Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX)

The TDX is earned by following an "older" track (three to five hours) that is also longer (800 to 1,000 yard) and has five to seven directional changes with the additional challenge of human cross tracks.

Variable Surface Tracking (VST)

In the real world, dogs track through urban settings, as well as through wilderness. A VST dog has demonstrated this ability by following a three- to five-hour-old track that may take him down a street, through a building and other areas devoid of vegetation.

Champion Tracker (CT)

A dog that has successfully completed all three tracking titles (TD, TDX and VST) earns the prestigious title of Champion Tracker. Owners who do tracking with their dogs find joy in seeing the dogs at work using their innate scenting skills. If you and your dog like the outdoors, try tracking!

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