Special Events
Rats and Dogs with Cathy and Albert
January 24, 2026
Join us for NASDA-style workshops in Prunedale to strengthen your bond with your dog.
Improve your dog’s scent skills, build confidence with new challenges, or enjoy fun activities together.
Workshops are rooted in empathy, positive reinforcement, and respect for each dog’s instincts. From honing observation skills to learning the basics of shed dog work and rat sports, each session is crafted to be both fun and educational for dogs and their people. All levels welcome!
We will hone our skills of observation looking for behavior changes that tell us that our dog is either in odor and has located a rat or that there is no rat on course.
$35/NASDA Int/Adv:
Calling the Rat: Rat and No Rat
Join us to strengthen your dog’s ability to navigate common NASDA distractions and sharpen their discrimination skills to locate the rat with clarity and confidence.
$35/NASDA
Discrimination and Distractions
In this mini NASDA workshop, we’ll boost your dog’s excitement for Shed Dog work and guide them through the first steps of a confident, consistent retrieve.
$35/NASDA:
Shed Dog Basics
$88/Discounted
All 3 NASDA Workshops
Register for all 3 mini NASDA Workshops and receive a discount. 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
This workshop offers you and your dog a well-rounded introduction to rats in tubes, litter tubes, tunnels, a fun mini Barn Hunt search, and the basics of NASDA Trailing & Locating, including short searches.
$88/Introduction
to Rat Sports
Past Classes and Events
Why Join a Group Classes
It's natural to worry about how your dog will behave around other animals and people. Joining a group class can be a great way to address these concerns in a controlled and supportive environment. In a group class setting, dogs can train around other dogs and people in a structured and supervised setting. This helps improve their social skills and behavior as they get accustomed to being around different dogs and new faces.
Additionally, training around other dogs and people can help dogs learn how to stay focused on their owner, even in the presence of distractions. This improves reliability and confidence in real-life situations and addresses concerns about how your dog may behave in various environments.
At the same time, the group class provides a sense of community for both dogs and owners. It offers a supportive network where owners can share experiences, tips, and encouragement, creating a positive and engaging environment for everyone involved.
Overall, while having concerns about group classes is natural, they can be a fantastic way to address those concerns and help both dogs and owners grow and learn in a supportive and controlled setting.