Rat Scent Sports
Explore your dog's instinctual scenting abilities in an engaging rat scent class. Your dog will learn to search for the specific scent of a live rat to indicate the location of the rat to you. This type of dog sport is done as a team effort between you and your dog. These scenting class provides mental stimulation in addition to biological fulfillment in your canine companion.
Available classes are geared towards the two most popular Rat Scent Sports currently:
- Searching for rats in plastic tubes around hay bales,
- Searching for rats in boxes around an urban man-made environment with the addition of following a rat scent track along the ground in a natural rural environment.
To be very transparent, there are *NO RATS HARMED IN THESE SPORTS*
The safety of the rats are a top priority! These rats are extremely loved pets that enjoy the enrichment and stimulation of coming out to work with the dogs. Check out the Hide 'n' Squeak Rattery tab for more behind-the-scenes information on the rats, from working adults, to available babies and spoiled retired seniors. Please feel free to reach out with any questions - I love to talk about my rats!
**Please Read Instructions**
The Hide 'N' Squeak classes will be held at Farrington Kennels at 170 Nardi Ln, Martinez
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Rats in Hay Bales will be held under the covered carport.
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Urban Rats will begin with meeting near the covered carport.
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Drive Slow on Nardi Lane - Please watch for dogs!
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Parking available on pavement along fence - Do Not Park in the gravel lot!
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Crating dogs out of your car is preferred but not required.
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Dogs are required to be kept on leash at all times, unless training within the fences.
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Potty area for dogs in designated fenced area, please be respectful of the property.