Earthdog is a test of your dog's skills to follow quarry underground. In a system of man-made tunnels, your dog will follow the scent through a maze to the end. Dogs are tested on how long it takes them to reach the quarry, how long it takes for them to start working (barking, digging, chewing, scratching), and how long they stay to work the quarry. While live rats are typically used for the quarry, no animals are harmed during an Earthdog test. The rats are super safe in a wire mesh cage and placed behind a secondary security system of wooden dowels.
Some dogs will take to Earthdog naturally, while some need to be trained. Can you imagine going down in a deep, dark, smelly hole not knowing what lays at the end? It takes a confident dog with alot of moxie to compete.
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Archie, owned by Deb Tressler, obtained his Senior Earthdog title in Michigan!
