Freelife Canine

06/20/2026

ENTRIES FOR OUR NASDA AND WOOFY SCENTING GAMES TRIALS IN PG JULY 18-19 ARE NOW OPEN!

These entries will be open for one week and are based on the lottery system. We decided to do a lottery for this trial as we had no time to give you all advanced notice of when the trial would be open for entries. Next weekend we will close entries and let you know if you made it in. If it does not fill then we will open up any additional spaces.

Here is the premium and entry for the NASDA trial (go to our Facebook accounts for clickable links): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gOwNcRFFXZCNiYmi2KwoZYGJ9Zh36IsU8ffmSPl27co/edit?usp=sharing

Find the entry form for the Woofy Scenting Games trial here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN-mwkYDOmD_fhlJM4p0Mogu82Wut7fYT1jEptjWWyy0N6aA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111680166917876271365

Not sure what to enter? Just ask us and we will help!

Dogs doing the intro to ratting seminars before the trial can enter the Level 1 Urban Ratting and Trail and Locate games. We still have room for a couple more dogs on the Sunday session. Claim your spot asap.

06/15/2026

SAVE THE DATE!!!

July 4th - Intro to Scent Detection Seminar
(150 Mile House)

More details coming very soon (I'm just out of town for a couple days)

I'm super excited to get new teams started with nosework and am considering an advanced/problem solving seminar as well for teams looking for more challenges and to advance their teamwork.

06/10/2026

A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who attended our Happy Ratters and NASDA urban challenge games trial last weekend and braved the rain! AND a massive thank you to Barb King for coming down from Quesnel to judge 🥰

I sincerely appreciate the supreme sportsmanship, volunteers that stepped up to help and everyone willing to give advice and help to those that were new to trialing - we forget sometimes but its really nerve wracking to attend your first trial and have spectators watch and be evaluated on your performance, so such a huge THANKS from the bottom of my heart to make others feel welcome

06/04/2026

Come PLAY with us! Puppy class and BARN HUNT/RATTING class!

There is a still a spot left in each of the June Thursday classes starting tonight!

Puppy Start Right @ 6pm for puppies under 5 months of age. This is the most important class you can do with your new family member to get them started on the right paw

05/29/2026

June special classes!!!

Beginner Agility - Tuesdays @ 7pm (one class per week)
Starting June 2nd
3 classes for $100
Limited to 4 dogs
***Open to dogs that are new to agility, or have had some beginner level practice****

Intro/beginner Barn Hunt/Ratting - Thursdays @ 7pm (1 class per week)
Starting June 4th
3 Classes for $100
Limited to 4 dogs
***Open to dogs that are brand new to searching for quarry (barn hunt style, quarry hunting, ratting etc) or have had an intro and want to have fun, practice and grow their skill set!

Always ongoing:

Life Skills and Manners - Tuesdays @ 6pm
Puppy Start Right (for pups under 5 months) - Thursdays @ 6pm

Hoping to have the registration form live by tomorrow night (I'm currently in Alberta at a National Dog Event and it's been long hot days - I'm not terribly productive in the evening)

But if you're interested in snagging a spot before the link is up, please comment or send me a PM! Junior handlers (kids with an adult present) are welcome!

*Photo of my daughter/junior handler winning her shed antler hunting class at the big event we're at!*

05/23/2026

A couple of spots left! This session could also be used as trial prep if your dog has been introduced to rats already :)

Junior handlers welcome as well!

Still a couple of spots left in this intro workshop on Sunday!
Sign up form: https://portal.busypaws.app/customers/freelife-canine

If your dog has been introduced to rats already, we can make accommodations to teach them some new skills and get you TRIAL READY for competition on June 6th!

Do you have a dog that LOVES to sniff in the environment and chase critters like squirrels? Would you like to funnel these natural talents into something productive and fun?

Then QUARRY HUNTING may be the perfect activity for your dog!
Maybe you've heard of Barn Hunt, which is where dogs search for trained, pet rats that are contained in safe, dog proof tubes. Quarry hunting is a broader term for dog sports that involve playing hide and seek with the rodent friends and may include searching in wooded areas, and more urban areas such as barns, garages, wood piles, around vehicles, or in man made burrows.

Our Quarry Hunting Intro sessions are the perfect introduction for new dogs and handlers
- JUNIOR HANDLERS WELCOME TOO!

Dogs search on their own so if your dog needs space from other dogs, they are welcome too!

Investment: The cost for this two hour session is $50/dog and the sessions are 10am-12pm or 1:30-3:30pm on Sunday May 24th.

Location: 15 minutes south of Williams Lake in 150 Mile House

Happy Ratters Competitions are being held at the same location on June 6th and many dogs are "good" enough at searching for quarry with just one intro session that they can try their paw at competing!

Class sizes are limited so dogs get to fit in lots of fun and practice!
Register here: https://portal.busypaws.app/customers/freelife-canine

*** Dogs that are very nervous or aggressive towards people are not suitable for these workshops but feel free to contact me about private lessons ***

05/19/2026

Still a couple of spots left in this intro workshop on Sunday!
Sign up form: https://portal.busypaws.app/customers/freelife-canine

If your dog has been introduced to rats already, we can make accommodations to teach them some new skills and get you TRIAL READY for competition on June 6th!

Do you have a dog that LOVES to sniff in the environment and chase critters like squirrels? Would you like to funnel these natural talents into something productive and fun?

Then QUARRY HUNTING may be the perfect activity for your dog!
Maybe you've heard of Barn Hunt, which is where dogs search for trained, pet rats that are contained in safe, dog proof tubes. Quarry hunting is a broader term for dog sports that involve playing hide and seek with the rodent friends and may include searching in wooded areas, and more urban areas such as barns, garages, wood piles, around vehicles, or in man made burrows.

Our Quarry Hunting Intro sessions are the perfect introduction for new dogs and handlers
- JUNIOR HANDLERS WELCOME TOO!

Dogs search on their own so if your dog needs space from other dogs, they are welcome too!

Investment: The cost for this two hour session is $50/dog and the sessions are 10am-12pm or 1:30-3:30pm on Sunday May 24th.

Location: 15 minutes south of Williams Lake in 150 Mile House

Happy Ratters Competitions are being held at the same location on June 6th and many dogs are "good" enough at searching for quarry with just one intro session that they can try their paw at competing!

Class sizes are limited so dogs get to fit in lots of fun and practice!
Register here: https://portal.busypaws.app/customers/freelife-canine

*** Dogs that are very nervous or aggressive towards people are not suitable for these workshops but feel free to contact me about private lessons ***

05/13/2026

Entries for HAPPY RATTERS and NASDA Urban Locate Challenge games trials are now OPEN!

The tentative plan (depending on entries) is to start with Happy Ratters at 9am. Dump Hunter Level 2 rounds (indoors) and Rats in the Garden Level 1 rounds will likely run simultaneously.

Following Happy Ratters, we'll do NASDA Urban Challenge Games (2 rounds each of games 2, 4, 6).

Happy Ratters: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CkylNnmBxHi6IVv0Z7tY_7Cu3fkCDSnKbQSDW5cqCcA/edit?usp=sharing

NASDA Urban Challenge Games:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QtpbmmqhuL8yK0sxlT6Zo1WAOOTzg3EV6SG0Nei7RiY/edit?usp=sharing

05/12/2026

Do you have a dog that LOVES to sniff in the environment and chase critters like squirrels? Would you like to funnel these natural talents into something productive and fun?

Then QUARRY HUNTING may be the perfect activity for your dog!

Maybe you've heard of Barn Hunt, which is where dogs search for trained, pet rats that are contained in safe, dog proof tubes. Quarry hunting is a broader term for dog sports that involve playing hide and seek with the rodent friends and may include searching in wooded areas, and more urban areas such as barns, garages, wood piles, around vehicles, or in man made burrows.

Our Quarry Hunting Intro sessions are the perfect introduction for new dogs and handlers, including junior handlers!

Dogs search on their own so if your dog needs space from other dogs, they are welcome too!

Investment: The cost for this two hour session is $50/dog and the sessions are 10am-12pm or 1:30-3:30pm on Sunday May 24th.

Location: 15 minutes south of Williams Lake in 150 Mile House

Competitions are being held at the same location on June 6th and many dogs are "good" enough at searching for quarry with just one intro session that they can try their paw at competing!

Class sizes are limited so dogs get to fit in lots of fun and practice!

Register here: https://portal.busypaws.app/customers/freelife-canine?location_id=188&service_id=7927

*** Dogs that are very nervous or aggressive towards people are not suitable for these workshops but feel free to contact me about private lessons ***