Sunday, April 7, 2024
Program to repeat in three 2-hour sessions:
Hosted by:
Peoria Obedience Training Club
4115 Main Street
Peoria, IL 61615
Handlers learn basics about the rat hunting sports, including competition venues and similarities/differences between the "urban ratting" and "barn ratting" versions.
For dogs the workshop includes:
Space is limited; pre-registration required online. Event bookings must be paid in full by credit card at the time of online registration in order to reserve the spot.
Working Spot: $40/dog
Auditing Spot: $15/person
Capacity: max 2 dogs/handler attending same session; unlimited auditors
*Please note that while covered prongs are allowed in training and at Barn Hunt trials, they are NOT allowed in either Happy Ratters or NASDA "urban ratting" trial venues.
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question here!
A: YES! This workshop is really designed for dogs and handlers that are new to ratting, and all levels are welcome to come try out "urban ratting" (since we will NOT be bringing in any straw bales for the day). In fact, this workshop is a great opportunity for dogs to have a rat introduction as a precursor to Rat Hunt lessons…whether you are interested in Barn Hunt or Urban Ratting or both!
A: There are a number of reasons why folks get interested in Urban Ratting, including:
A: So glad you asked! We also love the following about the two different trial venues:
A: City Sniffers is an active Barn Hunt club and Happy Ratters club. We hosted our first trials in summer/fall 2023, and we have planned six Barn Hunt trials and three Happy Ratters trials in 2024. We also host Games Leagues in the spring and fall with both "urban" and "barn" games. Meanwhile, we are exploring possibilities for NASDA trials as well, as there are already two new NASDA clubs in the state as well as new programs to help clubs start up activities!
Find trial schedules, links and news on these pages:
A: If a registrant needs to cancel a workshop registration, they must notify City Sniffers in writing at info@citysniffers.org. If at least 5 days in advance of the event date, they may choose to either reschedule for another time OR receive a refund of the original amount paid, minus a 10% processing fee.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 5 days in advance of the event date. This is without exception.
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