Happy Ratters
Happy Ratters is a fun, beginner-friendly dog sport where dogs search for protected rats hidden throughout urban-inspired courses. Dogs earn points by finding rats and completing course elements such as bridges and burrows, with standard classes and a variety of games available. Classes are held inside in AC in the summer, and outside in a barn in the cooler months.
TRAINING
Group Drop in Classes
Most Mondays at 6pm
Most Saturdays at various times
Classes fill so book early!
If you can't find a time that works for you, let us know! We may add additional classes if there is enough interest.
Classes are open to both beginners and experienced teams. No previous Happy Ratters experience is required.
New to Trialing?
1. Register your dog with Happy Ratters
2. Read the Trial Premium to become familiar with what games are offered at the trial, as well as other important information.
3. Sign up for the trial after it opens on Secreterrier.com
4. Read the Happy Ratter Rules
Still have questions? Reach out and we will help!
Do you play Barnhunt and thinking about trying Happy Ratters?
Most Barnhunt dogs pick up Happy Ratters very quickly! Here are a few things to be aware of:
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Rewarding with food is ALLOWED in the ring. There are penalties for dropped food.
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There are a variety of games to play. You can read more about them in the rules.
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Dogs cannot "rough" the rat - this could result in a fault or NQ.
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Dogs can still earn points in a Standard run even if they don't do the burrow (tunnel in Barnhunt)
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Barn Hunt titles can allow dogs to start at a higher Happy Ratters level: dogs with no Barn Hunt title start at Ratter, RATN or higher may start at Happy Ratter, and RATO or higher may start at Expert Ratter.