EARTHDOG INS & OUTS
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
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Chapter One: Terriers and
Dachshunds--Earthdogs to the Bone Appendix
E: Glossary of
Working Earthdog Terms |
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Chapter One: Terriers and Dachshunds---Earthdogs to the Bone
What is a Working
Earthdog?
Willing....And Able?
The Working Earthdog Today
The Life of an Earthdog
Chapter Two: The Deep Roots Surrounding Earthdogs
The Taproot
Establishing Group Identity
Branching Out
In from the Field--The Beginning of Exhibition
Chapter Three: Artificial Den Trials in North America
Early Efforts
American Sealyham Terrier Club - 1913
United States Dachshund Field Trial Club - 1935
The American Working Terrier Association - 1971
The Potomac Cairn Terrier Club and Scottish
Terrier Club of Greater Washington, DC- 1975
The Jack Russell Club of America - 1976
The Bluegrass Working Terrier Association - 1984
The American Kennel Club – 1994
The Canadian Kennel Club -- 2001
Den Trial Testing into
the Twenty-first Century
Chapter Four: Traditional
Earthdog Trials in
Chapter Five: Earthdog Breeds--Designed for Work
Terrier Breeds of the British Isles
Scotland
Cairn
Terrier
Scottish
Terrier
Skye
Terrier
West
Highland White Terrier
The Borders
Bedlington Terrier
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Fell/Patterdale Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
England
Smooth
Fox Terrier
Wire
Fox Terrier
Jack
Russell Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Miniature Bull Terrier
Norwich and Norfolk Terriers
Wales
Sealyham Terrier
Welsh
Terrier
Ireland
Glen
of Imaal Terrier
Other Parts of the World
Germany
Dachshund
Jagdterrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Australia
Australian Terrier
Silky
Terrier
Czech Republic
Cesky
Terrier
United States of America
Feist
Rat
Terrier
Chapter Six: Selecting a Breed and Puppy
Temperament
Eligibility and Participation
Size
Coat Care
Availability
Selecting A Breeder, Litter, and Puppy
Contracts
Breeder Ethics
Healthy Minds and Bodies
Which Sex?
One Pup or Two?
Puppy Temperament Testing
Conformation Considerations
The Final Choice
Evaluating the Older Dog
Temperament
Earthdog Aptitude
Getting Acquainted
Chapter Seven: Entering A Puppy or Novice Dog
Raising an Earthdog Puppy, from the Start
Cautions
Introduction to Quarry
Progressive Work with Quarry
Introduction to the Tunnel
Removing Your Worker
More Tunnel Work
Earthdog Diary
Problem Solving (Dear EDITH: EarthDog
Information That Helps)
Starting a New Puppy
A Dog Who Is Not Interested
in Quarry
A Dog Who Is Interested, but
Does Not Work
A Dog Who Does Not Go through
Tunnel
A Dog Who Won't Leave Her
Handler to Enter Tunnel
A Dog Who Leaves the Quarry
before the Required Time
A Dog Who Resists Removal
Chapter Eight: Advanced Work-Delving Deeper
Senior Earthdog Dens
Above Ground Search
Below Ground Search
Working Ninety Seconds
Response to Bolt, Recall
Master Earthdog Den
Bracing
Search
Call Back
Mark
Obstacles
Relocated Quarry
Simulated Digging
Removal
Honoring
Senior Earthdog Problem Solving with EDITH:
EarthDog Information That Helps
A Dog Who Runs Around before
Going to Entrance
A Dog Who Recalls but Can't
Be Caught
A Dog Who Works the Nest
Material
Master Earthdog Problem Solving with EDITH:
EarthDog Information That Helps
A Dog Who Does Not Hunt on
Approach
A Dog Who is Distracted by
His Bracemate
A Dog Who Runs Away And Won't
Come Back
A Dog Who Does Not Indicate
The Main Entrance Strongly
A Dog Who Balks at Obstacles
A Dog Who Works the False Den
A Dog Who is Too Noisy During
Honoring
A Dog Who Resists Removal
Chapter Nine: Exhibiting at Trials and Tests
Rules
Evaluating A Site and A Judge
The Ten-Foot Tunnel
The Thirty-Foot Tunnel
The Senior Earth
The Master Venue, Earth and Approach
Handling Techniques
Your Newly Titled Earthdog
Be Prepared
Future Activities with Your Titled Earthdog
Chapter Ten: Show Time - How to Host a Den Trial
Who Can Sponsor Den Trials?
Where to Hold the Trial?
Committee
Judges
Budget
Application
Produce Flyer
Advertise
On-Site Conveniences
Den Liners
Digging the Trenches
Seven Days and Counting!
Award Ribbons
Prizes
Quarry
Ring Markers
Just before The Trial Day
The Big Day
Results
Chapter Eleven: Field Work--The Real Thing for Your Buddy
Benefits
Concerns
They Shoot, Don't They?
Quarry
Above Ground
Rats
Mice
Squirrels
Rabbits
Game
Birds and Waterfowl
Wild
Hogs and Large Predators
Below Ground
Red
Fox
Badger
Raccoon
Woodchuck
Where to Go
When to Go
How to Develop Your Dog's Skills
Preparation for Earthwork
Awards for Field Work with Terriers and
Dachshunds
Appendix A: Care of the Rats and How to Make Scent, Cages, and Rat Capsules for Training or Trials
Appendix B: Building Tunnel Liners and Obstacles
Appendix C: Sources of Information
Appendix
D: AKC Earthdog Titles Earned by Breed 1994 through
2009
Appendix E: Glossary of Working Earthdog Terms
© 2005 Jo Ann Frier-Murza,