Events

Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home - December 5, 2017
We volunteered at the Veteran's Home this week. The men and women loved meeting our service dogs. We look forward to our next visit!

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ERWD Trials at Applejack K9 Academy - November 11, 2017
In honor of our late founder, Douglas Ramsey, we will have our annual Trial this year. All proceeds will go to benefit the non-profit he started; The Elite Registry of Working Dogs (ERWD).

The ERWD is a non-profit 501-C that is a Registry for working dogs to earn certifications as well as certify and train Service Dogs to benefit those in need.

The events in the Trial will include Basic Obedience Intermediate Obedience Advanced Obedience, Preliminary Utility and Agility and Off-Leash Utility and Agility, Costume Contest and several other events.

In addition, the Intermediate and Advanced dogs will be able to qualify to enter an ERWD Trial to compete for specific titles. Those who qualify in Preliminary Utility and Agility and Off Leash Utility and Agility will have an opportunity to compete in a Trail for an ERWD Title in that event.

ERWD Titles
Obedience 1: Squire or Lady
Obedience 2: Esquire or Grand Lady
Good Citizen Companion Dog:                  Count or Countess

Specialty Catagories:

1. UTILITY AND AGILITY
            Utility/Agility Qualifying
                  Utility/Agility Preliminary (Minor Champion)
                  Utility/Agility Advanced (Champion)
                  Utility/Agility Extreme                   (Major Champion)
                  Obstacle (Grand Champion)
2. LOYAL GUARDIAN

3. SCENT DETECTION

4. SERVICE/SUPPORT/MD/THERAPY DOGS

KNIGHT:                  OB-1 PLUS one specialty                  Title: Sir or Dame
NOBLE:                  OB-1 PLUS two specialties   Title: Nob or Noble Lady
BARON:                  OB-1 PLUS three specialties              Title: Baron or Baroness
DUKE/DUCHESS: Dogs achieving Baron or Baroness then going beyond to certify in Obstacle, Strength, and Endurance

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Spring 2017
We were very excited to welcome Daisy Troop #737 to the ERWD!

Daisy Troop # 737
Hailey Davis, Lilah Hanbury, Olyvia Krauss, Raelyn Stark
Brothers and Sisters: Lindsey Davis, Brooklyn Hanbury, Madi Krauss, Bradyen Stark
Troop Leaders: Jennie Davis, Crystal Krauss
Parents: Valerie Hanbury, BJ Stark