• Chicago Happy Ratters Games League

    Chicago Happy Ratters Games League

    Registration Form - February 2026
  • Join City Sniffers Chicago at Urban Pooch Training & Fitness Center on Friday, February 13 and/or Friday, February 20 for Happy Ratters fun & games, league style!

    Entries OPEN January 14, 2026 & CLOSE 10 AM the day of each league event.

    Entries accepted on a first come/first served basis. If the form is allowing your entry you have a spot!

    UPDATE: Late fees waived for this event!

    League games offered will be:

    • A-MAZE-ing Rat: Xpens provide ~ 3 ft wide corridor to hunt through a maze
    • Box A Rat: search course of multiple layers of boxes 
    • Dump Hunter: handler stays behind distance line
    • Rat Trap: search field of many tubes hidden in bags; only empty & rat tubes 
    • Silent Hunt: handler stays still/silent, judge calls the find
    • Ultimate Distance: handler stays seated behind distance line

    Projected Schedule* (subject to change based on final # of entries, but will not run LONGER than noted):

    • 6:00-6:15: Arrival/Check-In
    • 6:15: General Briefing & Game Briefing for 1st set
    • 6:30-7:30: Set 1 - labelled Trial 1 in Secreterrier: Dump Hunter, Rat Trap, Silent Hunt
    • 7:30-8:00: Course Change & Game Briefing for 2nd set
    • 8:00-9:00: Set 2 - labelled Trial 2 in Secreterrier: A-MAZE-ing Rat, Box A Rat, Ultimate Distance

    What you can earn/win:

    • Qualifying ribbons for all qualifying runs*
    • 1st-4th placement ribbons for each individual game
    • 1st-3rd place league medals for top dogs overall (must compete in at least one trial each of all 6 games to be eligible; if play more than one trial of same game, highest score will be counted for league placements)

    *All game results will be reported to the national Happy Ratters organization as official Happy Ratters runs, accumlating points towards titles, etc. 

    Important Info/Links:

    • Read detailed game descriptions and rules in the current rulebook
    • First time entering at Happy Ratters Trial?? Dogs must have a Happy Ratters registration number: register for a $22 per dog lifetime fee
    • How To Video: Registering a New Dog
  • Note: If entering more than one dog, you'll need to complete this form separately for each.

  • Event Waiver

    1) I represent that I am the legal owner of the registered dog(s) and I assume all risks, dangers, and responsibility for injuries to the named dog(s). I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for any harm to my dog(s) while on the premises of City Sniffers Dog Sports Training, Rex's Place, and/or Urban Pooch, Inc.

    2) PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE: I agree to allow City Sniffers Dog Sports Training to use my dog's name and any image, likeness, or recording of my dog taken while in a class, lesson, workshop, seminar, fun run/mock trial, or other event, in any form, for use at any time, in any media, marketing, advertising, illustration, trade or promotional materials without compensation, and I release to City Sniffers Dog Sports Training all rights that I may possess or claim to such image, likeness, recording, etc.

    3) RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I understand and agree that neither City Sniffers Dog Sports Training, Rex's Place, Urban Pooch, Inc., their owners, nor any of their employees, staff, or volunteers will be liable for any illness, injury, death, and/or escape of my dog(s) provided that reasonable care and precautions are followed, and I hereby release City Sniffers Dog Sports Training, Rex's Place, Urban Pooch, Inc., and all staff or volunteers thereof of any liability of any kind whatsoever arising from or as a result of my dog(s) attending this training event.

    I further release City Sniffers Dog Sports Training, Rex's Place, Urban Pooch, Inc., and all agents, officers, sub-contractors and employees thereof from any and all liabilities, and otherwise, for injuries to myself, my dog, or any other property of mine, which arise in any way from services and/or products provided by or as a consequence of our association.

    4) PERSONAL PROPERTY: I understand that I am solely responsible for any harm caused by my dog(s), including to any other dog(s), to the employees, volunteers, or invitees of City Sniffers Dog Sports Training, Rex's Place, and/or Urban Pooch, Inc., or to the equipment, facilities, or other property thereof. I further agree that City Sniffers Dog Sports Training, Rex's Place, and Urban Pooch, Inc., shall not be responsible or liable for any lost or damaged personal property belonging either to myself or my dog.

    5) RIGHT OF REFUSAL: City Sniffers Dog Sports Training reserves the right to refuse admittance to any dog displaying aggression to spectators or staff. The determination shall be made at the sole discretion of City Sniffers Dog Sports Training.

    I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS "WAIVER AND RELEASE" AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE MEGAN RENNER, CITY SNIFFERS DOG SPORTS TRAINING, REX'S PLACE, URBAN POOCH, INC., AND ALL OF THEIR AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, REPRESENTATIVES, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST MEGAN RENNER, CITY SNIFFERS DOG SPORTS TRAINING, REX'S PLACE AND URBAN POOCH, INC. FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

    To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for ordinary negligence, this release is also for such negligence on the part of Megan Renner, City Sniffers Dog Sports Training, Rex's Place, Urban Pooch, Inc., and their agents and employees.

    I, THE UNDERSIGNED PARTICIPANT, AFFIRM THAT I AM OF THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OR OLDER, AND THAT I AM FREELY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT, THAT I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND THAT THIS RELEASE CANNOT BE MODIFIED ORALLY. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND THAT I AM SIGNING OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

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  • Facility Policies

    *You MUST pick up after your dogs -- dog waste bin is posted outside the front door.
    *Dogs must be on leash when entering the building; no socializing with other dogs.
    *Dogs may only be off leash during their turns in the fenced rings.
    *Dogs must go in crates between runs. There is limited indoor crating space; competitors may also crate out of their cars in designated parking areas.
    *To prevent disruptive/excessive barking: handlers are encouraged to bring Kongs, lick mats or snuffle mats to keep dogs busy during their downtime.

    Equipment Policies (aligned with Happy Ratters rules)

    • Collars: Prong*, choke, pinch, and/or electric collars are not allowed in the staging area or on the way from staging area to the ring. Martingale collars and collar/leash combos are allowed.
    • Leashes: No flexi/retractable leashes either on the property or in the building.
    • Dogs MUST run “naked,” without a leash, collar, or harness. Dogs should be brought to the ring with collars/harnesses that can be easily and quickly removed and replaced.

    *Special note: While covered prongs are allowed in training and at Barn Hunt trials, they are NOT allowed inside Happy Ratters trial venues.

    Entry Limits & Wait List

    Entry will be closed when judging limits are reached. Entries received after that point will be waitlisted. If any entries are withdrawn, waitlisted entries will be processed in the order received. Any prepaid waitlisted entry not accepted into the trial will be refunded.

    Withdrawals & Refunds

    Competitors who withdraw prior to the pre-entry closing date will receive a refund of all entry fees, minus any non-refundable credit card transaction fees (if applicable). There are no refunds for entries withdrawn after the pre-entry closing date, regardless of reason. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog and/or owner/handler is absent or disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reasons of riots, civil disturbances, fire, acts of God, public emergency, an act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the Event Committee.

    Closing dates for withdrawal/refund policy:

    • February 8 for the 2/13 trials
    • February 15 for the 2/20 trials
  • Games Runs Entering for This Dog

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                                    FEBRUARY 13 - TRIAL 1
                                    SILENT HUNT 2/13
                                    $18.00
                                      
                                    RAT TRAP 2/13
                                    $18.00
                                      
                                    DUMP HUNTER 2/13
                                    $18.00
                                      
                                    FEBRUARY 13 - TRIAL 2
                                    BOX A RAT 2/13
                                    $20.00
                                      
                                    ULTIMATE DISTANCE 2/13
                                    $18.00
                                      
                                    A-MAZE-ING RAT 2/13
                                    $18.00
                                      
                                    FEBRUARY 20 - TRIAL 1
                                    SILENT HUNT 2/20
                                    $18.00
                                      
                                    RAT TRAP 2/20
                                    $18.00
                                      
                                    DUMP HUNTER 2/20
                                    $18.00
                                      
                                    FEBRUARY 20 - TRIAL 2
                                    BOX A RAT 2/20
                                    $20.00
                                      
                                    ULTIMATE DISTANCE 2/20
                                    $18.00
                                      
                                    A-MAZE-ING RAT 2/20
                                    $18.00
                                      
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                                    IMPORTANT NOTE!! After you hit the Green submit button below and your card payment processes, you should see a Thank You page. If this does NOT happen, your entry may not have gone through. Please contact info@citysniffers.org to check on status.

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