Urban Rat Race and Mini Trial at Rock Glen

Service Description

Urban Rat Race Workshop & Mini Trial Come try one of the most fun and beginner-friendly dog sports around! Urban Rat Race is a scent-based sport that lets dogs use their natural instincts to search, problem-solve, and work together with their handler. Dogs learn to locate safely contained rats hidden in tubes and search areas, while handlers learn how to read their dog’s body language, build confidence, and become a stronger team. This workshop is perfect for complete beginners — no previous scent work or sport experience is needed. Urban Rat Race is suitable for dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and experience levels, and is a wonderful way to provide both mental enrichment and a healthy outlet for natural hunting and searching behaviours. During the workshop, participants will learn: * How Urban Rat Race works * How to introduce their dog to the sport * How to recognize when their dog has found the rat * How to read changes in body language and scenting behaviour * How to build confidence and teamwork * How searches progress from beginner exercises toward competition Dogs get to use their brains, their noses, and their natural instincts — and most absolutely love the game. Stay for the Mini Trial! At the end of the workshop, participants will be invited to stay and put their new skills to the test in a fun, supportive Urban Rat Race Mini Trial. Dogs will have the opportunity to complete official runs and earn qualifying runs toward their Urban Rat Race titles. Whether you are looking for a new hobby with your dog, a way to build confidence and communication, or simply an exciting enrichment activity, this is an easy and welcoming way to discover the sport. Come learn, play, and see just how powerful your dog’s nose really is!