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Happy Ratters Intro Workshop
Urban Crittering taps into your dog’s natural hunting instincts in a safe and fun way. Searching is done “on the ground” meaning there is no climbing or jumping involved. In this workshop, Michelle will introduce the game, explain how the Happy Ratters organization works, and guide teams through the basics so dogs can learn to search for and indicate the hidden rats.
The live rats that are safely housed in secure, ventilated tubes hidden throughout a course mimicking an urban alley setting but with nice clean “trash”: new bags filled with shredded paper, clean boxes, and sanitized props.
No prior experience or training is required — it’s a fantastic enrichment activity for dogs of all breeds and ages.
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The Happy Ratter’s Philosophy
The goal is for the dog and owner to have a fun, positive and successful experience while enhancing the bond between dog and owner, and placing a high priority on safety!
* Fun, trusting environment for dogs and their handlers to find vermin(rats) in “urban” settings.
* A titling program that allows all dogs to compete toward different level titles.
* A program that encourages camaraderie and support between competitors.
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Schedule & Pricing
Sun Mar 22, 2026 10:00 am - noon Sun Mar 22, 2026 12:30 am - 2:30pm
Working Spots: $84.00
Auditing Spots (no dog): $40.00
All pricing is per person or per team (one handler + one dog) & includes GST
Please read policies below carefully
Policies
Temperament: This event is open to dogs who may be reactive to other dogs EXCEPT those dogs that are currently deemed as dangerous, vicious, or aggressive by any municipality, city, or province. Please note that this does NOT include dogs that are deemed under breed-specific legislation only and do not have a bite history.
Dogs will need to be able to rest quietly in your vehicle while waiting for their turns. Only one dog is in the building at a time.
NO DOG-TO-DOG CONTACT is allowed on grounds, excluding dogs from the same household. Handlers are to keep their dogs leashed at all times except in the search area, as directed by the instructor. A minimum of 8 ft between dogs is mandatory. Dogs are to be confined in their vehicle in between searches. Failure to do so may be grounds for dismissal from the event. Fexi-leads, prong collars, and electric collars are NOT permitted on grounds.
BIS: Female dogs in heat will be allowed to participate provided they wear panties.
Health: Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations for Parvovirus, Distemper, and Rabies. Titer tests are accepted (for P&D only). Dogs who are sick or recovering from illness are not permitted to attend any sessions. Dogs must be free from ticks, mites or other parasites.
Failure to abide by these policies can result in dismissal from the site without refund. The Instructor or Host's decision is final.
Cancellations/ Refunds: Should your dog not be able to attend for any reason, you may attend as an auditor and the difference in fees will be refunded.
There will be no refunds issued for cancellations if your spot cannot be filled from the waitlist. If we can replace you, then a refund will be issued less a $25 administration fee. There will be no refunds within after 9:00am Wednesday Mar 18th.
Photo & Video Release: Photographs and/or video footage may be taken of dogs during these sessions. Participants give permission for any resulting photographs or videos containing images of their dogs and themselves to be used for advertising, educational materials, or promotional purposes.
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