Re: Working my dog

In Reply to: Working my dog
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Posted by:  Christine
Posted on:  January 29, 2002 at 12:06:54

: I purchased a beautifu JRT male about a year ago. And admittedly did not do the research I should have on the breed. I love him to death but understand he is meant to be a working dog. I have never found any information of any trials being held in my area. I have always been interested in trials and would love to train my JRT for fun and exercise to do the types of events in the JRT trials. Not that I really want to enter him in any. However I don't know where to start. What type of setups would I use to show him a good time.

Response:
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Hi Christine,

Not knowing where you are located I cant' give you too much in the way of info regarding trials. However I will provide you a link to our State Reps. Find one that is close to you and contact them and explain to them what you are looking to do. They may be able to tell you of unsanctioned "fun days" that they may have or tell you if there is a local club in your area.

BTW, for many of these events, no formal training is necessary. We don't have a local club where I live and no fun days. I just took my terriers to the nearest trial and entered them in some of the events. The first couple of times the dogs weren't sure what to do but that all changed and now they do it all.