Earthwork
I’m interested in working my terrier; what do I need to know to get started doing earthwork?
click to enlarge
The desire to enter an earth or rock den in search of quarry is innate in most Jack Russells. Everything about this terrier is designed with earthwork in mind. It never ceases to amaze me how they are seemingly born knowing exactly what to do when the situation presents itself!
However, if you’re inexperienced in the field, there is much to learn and it’s best to get started with an experienced person before trying to go out on your own. First and foremost, your dog depends on you for its safety. There is a proper way to introduce your dog to live game, dangers to know how to avoid, and various contingencies to plan for that a knowledgeable person in the field can advise you on to make earthwork a fun and safe activity for both you and your terrier.
A complete listing of JRTCA-sanctioned Working Judges is provided in each issue of True Grit, the club's bi-monthly magazine sent to all members. Feel free to give one of these experienced earthworkers a call. They are happy to volunteer their time in an effort to help get novice terriers and their owners started in the field.
However, if you’re inexperienced in the field, there is much to learn and it’s best to get started with an experienced person before trying to go out on your own. First and foremost, your dog depends on you for its safety. There is a proper way to introduce your dog to live game, dangers to know how to avoid, and various contingencies to plan for that a knowledgeable person in the field can advise you on to make earthwork a fun and safe activity for both you and your terrier.
A complete listing of JRTCA-sanctioned Working Judges is provided in each issue of True Grit, the club's bi-monthly magazine sent to all members. Feel free to give one of these experienced earthworkers a call. They are happy to volunteer their time in an effort to help get novice terriers and their owners started in the field.