Becoming an Earthdog Judge

How to Become an Earthdog Judge

The judges training content of the program is facilitated by the Earthdog Committee chaired by Jan Cooke jansilk@tpg.com.au

The following information is designed to help you understand the requirements and assist trainee judges in sourcing the information needed.

Dogs Australia Regulations – Judges Training

The Judges Training Program is conducted under Dogs Australia Regulations and is a national scheme. Please click here to download the national Judges Code of Practice and Conduct.

The regulations for earthdog judges training scheme can be sourced, downloaded and/or printed by clicking here.

Information for Prospective Trainees

Some of the requirements include:

• Three year continuous membership of Dogs Victoria
• Have owned an eligible breed for a period of more than five years
• The applicant must be eighteen years of age, or more, at the time of making application to become a trainee earthdog judge
• The applicant must have gained an earthdog title on at least one dog in earthdog test, prior to submitting the application
• The applicant must provide a supporting letter from a club official, earthdog judge or other official outlining the applicant’s contribution and commitment ot the conduct of the sport over a minimum of a three year period
• The applicant is required to pass a written examination on the rules of Dogs Victoria
• Been approved by Dogs Victoria

Terminology

Terms used in these Regulations are defined below:

• Aspiring Judge – A person who has submitted an application to enter the training scheme for earthdog judges
• Trainee Judge – A person who has been approved by Dogs Victoria to be on the training scheme for earthdog judges
• Earthdog Judge – A person who is qualified to judge earthdog tests, at junior, senior or master levels

Training Requirements for Trainee Earthdog Judges

Trainees complete the following training:

• Participate in the setting up of earths for earthdog test on at least three occasions
• Act as a steward for earthdog trials on at least three occasions
• Act as time keeper to full judge on at least three occasions

Written Examinations and Practical Assessments

Examination papers shall comprise of short answer questions and/or multi-choice questions. The minimum pass mark is 75% for both sections of the examination.

Want to know more?

For more information on how you can become a Dogs Victoria Earthdog Judge contact the chairperson of the Earthdog Committee 

Please click on the following link for more information about the sport of Earthdog.