Registration of dogs is now through Secreterrier.com  See the dog registration page for info
We are in the process of moving everything to secreterrier be patient with us as there’s just me to get all the statistics into the database and sent over to them.. thanks Barb  3/14/25

Here is a pdf of the new game: Silent Hunt

Handler is quiet, dog works independently, Judge calls the hide when dog has indicated…

Silent-Hunt

Box-A-Rat
Objective: To show dogs can find rats hidden in multiple layers of boxes

• No clean or dirty tubes at all levels
• Tubes must be concealed and not be visible to handler
• Only boxes are used on the course; no bags or any other items
• Dogs can move the boxes while searching, but will be faulted if there is major shredding.
• In levels with more than one rat, more than one rat can be placed in the same area at the discretion of the judge/

Level One:

• 1 ½ – 2 minutes, 1 rat
  • Time range given; course time to be determined by the judge based on the difficulty of the course
  • 30-second warning given before time elapses
• Max Height of tubes: 1 foot or lower if this can safely be done
• 2 faults allowed
• 1 box may be moved with judge’s permission only

Level Two:

• 2 – 2 ½ minutes, 2 rats
  • Time range given; course time to be determined by the judge based on the difficulty of the course
  • 30-second warning given to exhibitors before time elapses
• Max Height of tubes: 1 foot or lower if this can safely be done
• 2 faults allowed
• 1 box may be moved with judge’s permission only

 Level Three:

• 2 ½ – 3 minutes, 3 rats
  • Time range given; course time to be determined by the judge based on the difficulty of the course
  • 30-second warning given to exhibitors before time elapses
• Max Height of tubes: 18″ or lower if this can safely be done
• 1 fault allowed
• NO moves allowed

Level Four:

• 3 – 3 ½ minutes, 4 rats
  • Time range given; course time to be determined by the judge based on the difficulty of the course
  • 30-second warning given to exhibitors before time elapses
• Max Height of tubes: 2 feet or lower if this can safely be done
• 1 fault allowed
• NO moves allowed

Level Five:

• 3 ½ – 4 minutes, 1-4 rats (number unknown to handler)
  • Time range given; course time to be determined by the judge based on the difficulty of the course
  • NO 30-second warning
• Max Height of tubes: 3 feet or lower if this can safely be done
• NO faults allowed
• NO moves allowed
• Bonus points in Level Five
  • Calling clear correctly before time expires grants a 25-point bonus.
  • Calling clear with rats remaining ends play, no bonus points will be awarded.

Box-A-Rat (HRBR) Titles

• Level 1 – HRBR1 – 300 points
• Level1 2 – HRBR2 – 300 points
• Level1 3 – HRBR3 – 300 points
• Level1 4 – HRBR4 – 300 points
• Level1 5 – HRBR5 – 500 points
  • Handler may elect to remain at any level or go back to any level, once title has been earned and run “Metallic” for Bronze (1,000 points), Silver (2,000 points), Gold (3,000 points), and Platinum (5,000 points) Medallions as in the Regular/Standard Classes.
    • Example: Dog stays at Level 2 Box-A-Rat and continues to earn a total of 2,000 points (silver) HRBR2S
    • Example: Dog stays at Level 1Box-A-Rat and continues earns 3,000 points (gold) HRBR1G

Happy Ratters first lifetime points are calculated.
Topaz (15,000 +)
Roxy and Nancy 15,541, and Fallon and Bonnie 15,327
Amethyst (10,000+)
Gerda and Paula 13,564
Rimke and Ari 12,926
Kreiger and Paula 12,746
Nessie and Jen 12,686
Arthur and Elaine 10,151

Don’t feel that you have to be a club in New England to be a Happy Ratter host.  We will work with you real time or virtually to help clubs get started.  Read through the hosting section, send in the host application, and we’ll work with you to help make it happen.

On leash outside or fully fenced.  Many Tubes! 5 Levels

Rat Trap 1, 12 to 20 tubes, 1 rat, no dirty tubes
Rat Trap 2, 12 to 25 tubes, 2 rats, no dirty tubes
Rat Trap 3, 12 to 25 tubes, 3 rats 1 dirty tube
Rat Trap 4, 15 to 30 tubes, 4 rats, 2 dirty tubes
Rat Trap 5, 15 to 30 tubes , 1 to 4 rats, 2 dirty tubes.

Scoring: 10 faults calling wrong tube
Level 1,2,3, two faults allowed
Level 4,5. 1 fault allowed
Rats not to be rolled around a lot. Handler can pick up the tube.
Secured on flat area, not to roll.

Name of Host (business or individual)

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What events do you personally put on or sponsor?

Do you have your own Facility, Size?

Do you have a trial committee? how many members.

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Once approved, proof of insurance will be required.