FIND WHAT CLICKS FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG
At Bluenose Rat Sports in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, we offer training in Happy Ratters, RATS! Canada, and Wildogs Canine Escape Room Association (WCERA).
Every dog brings something different to the game. Our training focuses on understanding what motivates your dog, adapting to how they learn, and building your connection along the way. Whether you’re just getting started or working toward competition goals, you’ll find a welcoming, supportive place to learn.
SPORTS & SERVICES
WILDOGS CANINE ESCAPE ROOM ASSOCIATION
TWO TEAMMATES.
ONE ESCAPE.
Wildogs Canine Escape Room Association (WCERA - pronounced "CERA") brings dogs and handlers together in themed adventures where both have a job to do. Depending on the game, your dog might locate a scent, find a protected rat, retrieve an item, or complete an obstacle while you solve clues, match objects, or put together a puzzle.
Founded to build team confidence, provide enrichment, and create more opportunities for fun, WCERA encourages you to learn and celebrate together. Its introductory Nursery level offers an accessible starting point, with challenges growing as your skills develop. “Escape” means completing the adventure before time runs out, nobody is actually locked in!
HAPPY RATTERS
URBAN ADVENTURES FOR CURIOUS NOSES.
Happy Ratters turns your dog’s natural hunting instincts into a game of discovery. Dogs search for rats safely housed in protective tubes among urban-themed props such as boxes, bags, and barrels. Different games add challenges and variety as teams develop their skills.
Open to all breeds and mixes, Happy Ratters welcomes beginners and experienced competitors alike. Handlers can encourage and reward their dogs during the search, making it a playful way to build confidence, enjoy teamwork, and celebrate every find.
RATS! CANADA
FOLLOW THEIR INSTINCTS.
LEARN TO TRUST THEIR NOSE.
RATS! Canada offers several hunting games that let dogs use their noses to locate safely protected rats. In Barn Ratting, dogs search among hay and distinguish rat tubes from empty tubes or those containing used bedding. Brush Hunting brings a different challenge, with concealed rats in a more natural setting and an emphasis on independent searching.
Each game gives you a chance to discover how your dog works and learn to recognize what they’re telling you. With opportunities for all breeds and mixes, teams can get started as beginners and progress through increasingly challenging levels.
THE SPORTS
SERVICES
RAT LEAGUE
Enjoy friendly competition and build your teamwork with four runs each night: two RATS! Canada-style games and two Happy Ratters-style games. Separate Novice/Advanced and Master/Champion nights let you play at your team’s level. Collect points across the six-week season or join selected nights for fun in this supportive, non-sanctioned league.
WORKSHOPS
Learn something new, build your skills, and enjoy working with your dog. Our workshops offer focused training in a welcoming, supportive environment, with creative approaches that recognize every dog learns differently. Check upcoming events for topics, experience levels, pricing, and registration details.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Personalized training for you and your dog, from first introductions to competition skills. Choose RATS! Canada, Happy Ratters, a mix of both, or WCERA. Each session is tailored to your dog’s motivation, experience, and your goals in a supportive setting.
HOST A LEARNING EVENT
Bring Bluenose Rat Sports to your facility! We offer customized group training in Happy Ratters, RATS! Canada, and WCERA, tailored to your group’s interests, experience, and goals. From first introductions to developing competition skills, we’ll create a welcoming, supportive learning experience for your teams.
Contact us to discuss hosting options.
MERCHANDISE
Supporting local has always been important to us, so we're thrilled to be working with another small Lunenburg County business. By partnering with Lexley Designs, we're able to:
- Support local businesses and keep more dollars in our community.
- Reduce unnecessary shipping and the environmental impact of large-scale production.
- Offer high-quality, made-to-order apparel without the need to keep large amounts of inventory on hand. This means less waste, no overproduction, and products made just for you.