Introduction to Rat Sports Workshop

Introduction to Rat Sports Workshop

Curious about rat scent sports like Barn Hunt and NASDA? This workshop is designed for dogs and handlers who are brand new to the sport and want to explore how dogs naturally hunt using their nose.

In this hands-on workshop, your dog will be introduced to two different rat sports: Barn Hunt and Urban Locating (NASDA).

During the workshop we will cover:

• A brief introduction to scent theory, including how odor moves and how dogs locate the source of scent
• Introduction to Barn Hunt rat tubes
• Building value and enthusiasm for the tube
• Helping dogs begin to discriminate between empty tubes and tubes containing rats
• Introduction to the Barn Hunt tunnel
• Opportunities for dogs to find rats in tubes

Dogs will also experience Urban Locating, a NASDA sport where rats are placed in quarry boxes rather than Barn Hunt tubes. These boxes are hidden in man-made environments such as around vehicles, sheds, debris piles, and other structures. Dogs learn to search these areas and use odor to locate the hidden quarry.

By the end of the workshop, you will come away with a solid understanding of how these rat sports work and which one may be the best fit for you and your dog.

This workshop is designed to be fun, informative, and beginner-friendly, while giving both dogs and handlers a clear introduction to rat scent sports.

No prior experience is required — just bring a curious dog ready to hunt.

Customer Details:

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I (we) acknowledge that if this application for the entry of this dog is made available to me (us) for participation in the Introduction to Rat Sports Workshop that I (we) agree that this facility has the right to refuse the entry of this dog and/or they reserve the right to dismiss the dog and myself for cause which K9 Sports Dynamics deems to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this and the opportunity to train my dog(s), I (we) agree to hold K9 Sports Dynamics, K9 RatPack! and owner of venue site, and all associates harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog or dogs while in or upon the premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for such claim, and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for damage or injury to the dog or myself, either physically or mentally, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by negligence while in or upon the premises of the Barn Hunt grounds. The terms of this agreement bind the parties for the current period of training, and all subsequent classes/training/events in which they hereafter participate.