There are many fun activities that you can do with your Jrt. Activities are great exercise and mental stimulation for you and your Jrt, whilst increasing the bond between jrt and owner.
The word Terrier comes from the Latin "Terra" (meaning earth). Many terriers are bred to go to ground and flush out the quarry from its den or earth. Most terriers are not bred to kill the quarry. Earth Dog is for all dogs that were originally bred for to go under ground. Man made tunnels are built and scented for the dogs to test there skills. Dogs can be trained or some just go on their instinct. The dog must pick up the scent trail put down, find the quarry/vermin in the man made dens, and then work (barking, digging, growling, lunging) the quarry. Note: quarry is not live.
**Dog must be registered with the ANKC (Australian National Kennel Club) and Handlers must be a member of the canine controlling body, Dogs NSW for NSW.**
As long as you dog resembles a Jrt it can race! 6 races are held on the day, 100m straight, 100 hurdles and 200m coursing, heat and finals for each. It is a great day for the whole family! Just like grey hound racing, the Jrt’s start in boxes, chase a lure (normally a fox tail), wear coloured racing jackets and wear wire muzzels. The only exception is the majority of Jacks don’t need training! The dog at the end of the day that accumulates the most points is awarded “dog of the day”. The dog who accumulates the most points over the entire year wins “dog of the year”.
This is a great way to have fun, spend time and bond with your little friend. The dog goes through a series of obstacles as fast and precise as possible. Dog must be over 18 months to compete.
Novice Agility Class
For dogs not eligible for the title of A.D.
10-12 OBSTACLES
Open Agility Class
For dogs which have qualified and applied for the title of A.D., A.D.X., or A.D.M.
14-16 OBSTACLES
All of the equipment used in Novice class, (but there will be 12 Weaving poles), plus the Seesaw and 6-8 other obstacles.
Master Agility Class
For dogs which have qualified and applied for the title of A.D.X. or A.D.M.
18-22 OBSTACLES
In Masters there is only one round.
Mandatory equipment;
Broad jump
Table
Spread hurdle
Hoop
Weaving poles - 8
Dog walk
Scramble
Collapsible Tunnel (optional)
Flexible Tunnel (optional)
Triple jump (optional) [counted as 3 obstacles]
Single hurdles (optional)
Mandatory equipment;
Broad jump/s
Table
Spread hurdle/s
Hoop/s
Weaving poles - 12
Dog walk
Scramble
See-saw
Collapsible Tunnel (optional)
Triple jump (optional) [counted as 3 obstacles]
Single hurdles (optional)
Flexible Tunnel (optional)
Mandatory equipment;
Broad jump/s
Spread hurdle/s
Hoop/s
Weaving poles - 12
Dog walk
Scramble/s
Table (optional)
Collapsible Tunnel (optional)
Triple jump (optional) [counted as 3 obstacles]
See-saw (optional)
Single hurdles (optional)
Flexible Tunnel (optional)
Once your dog has gained 3 qualifying certificates, certified by at least two different judges you are now eligible to apply for the Title - Agility Dog (A.D.)
Once your dog has gained 5 qualifying certificates, certified by at least two different judges you are now eligible to apply for the Title - Agility Dog Excellent (A.D.X.).
Once your dog has gained 7 qualifying certificates, certified by at least three different judges you are now eligible to apply for the Title - Agility Dog Master (A.D.M.).
There is no limit to the number of times an obstacle can be re-negotiated.
With the exception of those marked optional, all obstacles below must be performed at least once;
Broad jump
Hoop
Flexible tunnel
Single hurdles
Spread hurdle (optional)
Collapsible tunnel (optional in inclement weather)
Open Jumping Class
For dogs which have qualified and applied for the title of J.D. or J.D.X.
16-18 OBSTACLES
There is no limit to the number of times an obstacle can be re-negotiated.
With the exception of those marked optional, all obstacles below must be performed at least once;
Broad jump
Hoop
Flexible tunnel
Single hurdles
Weaving poles - 12
Spread hurdle (optional)
Collapsible tunnel (optional in inclement weather)
Master Jumping Class
For dogs which have qualified and applied for the title of J.D.X. or J.D.M.
18-20 OBSTACLES
In Masters there is only one round.
There is no limit to the number of times an obstacle can be re-negotiated.
Course selected from the following obstacles;
Broad jump
Hoop
Flexible tunnel
Single hurdles
Weaving poles - 12
Spread hurdle
Collapsible tunnel
Once your dog has gained 3 qualifying certificates, certified by at least two different judges you are now eligible to apply for the Title - Jumping Dog (J.D.)
Once your dog has gained 5 qualifying certificates, certified by at least two different judges you are now eligible to apply for the Title - Jumping Dog Excellent (J.D.X.).
Once your dog has gained 7 qualifying certificates, certified by at least three different judges you are now eligible to apply for the Title - Jumping Dog Master (J.D.M.).
Yes Jrts can be obedient! You just need to make it fun and firm.
Community Companion Dog Class (C.C.D.)
Novice Class - Companion Dog (C.D.)
Open Class - Companion Dog Excellent (C.D.X.)
EXERCISES
MAXIMUM POINTS
EXERCISES
MAXIMUM POINTS
EXERCISES
MAXIMUM POINTS
Heel on Lead
30
Heel Free
40
Heel Free
30
Stand For Examination on lead
10
Stand Free For Examination
30
Stand Free For Examination
20
Drop On Recall
30
Retrieve Dumbbell On Flat
20
Recall
20
Recall
40
Retrieve Dumbbell Over Solid Jump
30
Retrieve on the Flat or Change of Position
30
Broad Jump or Distance Control
20
1 minute Sit Stay
20
1 minute Sit Stay
30
3 minute Sit Stay - Handler out of sight
25
2 minute Down Stay
20
3 minute Down Stay
30
5 minute Down Stay - Handler out of sight
25
MAXIMUM SCORE
100
MAXIMUM SCORE
200
MAXIMUM SCORE
200
Less deduction for misbehaviour
Less deduction for misbehaviour
Less deduction for misbehaviour
QUALIFYING SCORE
75
QUALIFYING SCORE
170
QUALIFYING SCORE
170
Once your dog has gained 3 qualifying scores of 75 points or more you are now eligible to apply for the Title - CommunityCompanion Dog (C.C.D.).
Once your dog has gained 3 qualifying scores of 170 points or more you are now eligible to apply for the Title - Companion Dog (C.D.).
Once your dog has gained 3 qualifying scores of 170 points or more you are now eligible to apply for the Title - Companion Dog Excellent (C.D.X.).
Here is Aust Ch Kiabie Gailie with her ribbons for passing her 8 week obedience course at Central Coast Dog Obedience Training Club. She was the best dog on the day!
Dogs aged from 2-7 can compete. Handler may jog or ride bicycle with the dog. Total of 20 km - to be completed within 2 hours and 35 minutes, including the two intermediate breaks but excepting the final rest period (average speed 10kms per hour). The test shall be carried out over three varying surfaces such as bitumen, unsealed roads, dirt tracks, grass etc.
Veterinary check Short obedience test in groups of about 4 dogs - performed on or off lead, including recall 8 km run Rest period - 15 min's, including veterinary check 6 km run Rest period - 20 min's, including veterinary check 6 km run Rest period - 15 min's Veterinary check Short obedience test in groups of about 4 dogs - performed on or off lead, including recall
Upon satisfactory completion, a certificate is issued to each qualifying dog. Application can then be made for the award of Endurance Test (E. T.).
Flyball is basically a relay race between two teams. Each team has four dogs. One dog from each team runs over four hurdles, triggers a pedal which trigger the ball, the dog then catched the ball and returns over the four hurdles. The aim is to get all four dogs through as quick as possible.
Dog Shows ~ Test how you jack rates against others
Dog shows are a place where breeders can show there dogs and see what other breeders are breeding. Dogs are judge on the conformation; how they are built and conform to the standard. Dogs are trained to stand still while examined, walk in a lead at a trot and stand nicely for the judge to observe.
First dogs are divided up in groups
1. Toys
2. Terriers (Jack Russell Terriers are in this group)
3. Gundogs
4. Hounds
5. Working Dogs
6. Utility Dogs
7. Non Sporting Dogs
Then in to breeds and then classes
The main classes offered at shows.
(1) "Baby Puppy" Dog. (1A) "Baby Puppy" Bitch. (3-6 months)
(2) "Special or Minor Puppy" Dog. (2A) "Special or Minor Puppy Bitch. (6-9 months)
(3) "Puppy" Dog. (3A) "Puppy" Bitch. (6-12 months)
(4) "Junior" Dog. (4A) "Junior" Bitch. (9-18 months)
(5) "Intermediate" Dog. (5A) "Intermediate" Bitch. (18-36 months)
(10) "Australian Bred" Dog. (10A) "Australian Bred" Bitch.( 6 months or over whelped in Australia)
(11) "Open" Dog. (11A) "Open" Bitch. (6 months or over)
Judging then works in an elimination process
First choosing best in male classes in the breed. Those males compete for best male in breed aka Challenge Dog or Challenge Certificate aka CC. Same happens to the female classes. Female compete for Challenge Bitch or CC. The female and male CC compete for best of breed aka BOB, to compete for best in group aka BIG and if lucky to best in show aka BIS!
When a dog wins a CC it is awarded points towards champion titles. It receives 5 points for itself and 1 for each dog it has beaten. The BOB dog get the other CC point to as it has beaten the opposite sex dogs too. If a dog wins BIG it is awarded 25 points. 100 points equals an Australian Champion and 1000 points equals an Australian Grand Champion!
Dogs can also compete in there individual classes for best class in breed. They then compete for best class in group and if lucky best class in in show.
Aust Ch Waglett Toyota Tough “Diesel” and I Showing
