Common Scents Dog Sports

09/12/2024

09/03/2024

We are thrilled to be hosting another UKC Elite Shed Dog Trial November 2-3 at Oakleaf Ranch in Loomis, CA! This will be held in conjunction with Conformation, Nosework and DASH! We are offering Champion, Working, and Youth classes each day. Closing Date of Entry is October 26th, 2024.

Link to enter: https://form.jotform.com/242005764894159

To learn more about UKC Elite Shed Dog, please contact us or check out
https://www.ukcdogs.com/elite-shed-dogs

For other events happening that weekend:
Nosework: https://www.ukcdogs.com/event/west-coast-patterdale-club-nov-2-2024?calendar_id=3&view=all&offset=0

Conformation Shows: https://www.ukcdogs.com/event/central-valley-rat-terrier-club-nov-2-2024?calendar_id=3&view=all&offset=0

Conformation Match: https://www.ukcdogs.com/event/gold-country-hounds-and-hunters---conformation-match-nov-2-2024?calendar_id=3&view=all&offset=0

DASH: Coming Soon!

08/22/2024

Entries are now open for our Fall NASDA Trial at Oakleaf Ranch in Loomis, CA! This will be our first trial offering Den Hunt!
We will be offering three trials of:
Den Hunt Test - Den Hunt 2
Trailing Brace 1-3
Shed Dog PAT, 1-3
And Urban Challenges 1, 3, and 5!

Look out for more Den Hunt information soon!

Link to premiumhttps://www.commonscents.dog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/October-27-2024-Premium.pdf

Link to entry form: https://form.jotform.com/242138798265165

08/21/2024

Are you looking for direction on how to build a better bond with your furry friend? Our Foundation Obedience class will give you the tools necessary to build a relationship with your dog that will last forever, while providing the structure and training to have a healthy, cooperative household together. We will introduce how to best reward your dog, key relationship building and focus exercises, teaching your dog sit, down, and recall, and many life skills for you to put in place at home and out in the real world.

Sign up for our class beginning September 7th at Pet Food Express Roseville here: https://CommonScentsDogSports.as.me/?appointmentType=66776619

The first class on September 8th is for humans only, please leave your pups at home so we can make sure we are ready to start training on Week 2! This class is not appropriate for dogs with reactivity, dog aggression, or human aggression.

08/03/2024

Are you looking to make obedience more exciting for you and your dog? Or are you looking to try a new sport together?

Rally Obedience allows dogs and their humans to practice their obedience skills in a course format that is ever-changing. In our Rally Novice class, we will learn the basics of Rally Obedience and practice the behaviors required for the Novice courses. Dogs should have basic obedience, including: sit, down, come, and loose leash walking. Dogs must be able to settle quietly and/or crate (bring your own crate/mat) with other dogs working. Class is 6 - 50 minute weekly classes on Saturdays at 6:30pm at Pet Food Express Roseville.

To learn more about rally check out: https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/

Sign up for the class here: https://CommonScentsDogSports.as.me/?appointmentType=66776513

08/02/2024

Save the Date!

We are excited to announce that we will be offering the first NASDA Den Hunt trial in Northern California! We will also be offering all levels of Trailing Brace, Shed Dog Levels PAT, 1-3 and Urban Challenges 1, 3 and 5.

Please stay tuned as entries will open soon!

07/20/2024

Getting ready to trial this fall and want more practice in a novel environment? Come join us for a Sniff n' Go on August 18th at Paws n' Play in Sacramento! We are offering Novice and Advanced Levels of Interior, Buried and Container for $10 per run. The venue is indoors and climate-controlled with indoor crating space available!

Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/242007586475057

07/19/2024

Save the Date!
UKC Cluster
November 2-3, 2024 in Loomis CA

Three Northern California clubs are coming together to bring you a UKC Cluster in Loomis, California! The West Coast Patterdale Club will be offering UKC Nosework,
Central Valley Rat Terrier Club offering UKC Conformation and DASH, and Common Scents Dog Sports offering UKC Elite Shed Dog.

Events still pending approval, but save the date and stay tuned for more information!

07/03/2024

Looking to beat the heat and have fun with your dog? Maybe earn some titles and awards while you're at it?! Come join us on Thursday evenings for Summer Urban League beginning July 11 at Paws n' Play in East Sacramento. Our venue is indoor, climate-controlled and has the option for indoor crating - no need to worry about the heat!

We are offering a mix of the various Urban Classes - including three nights of Urban Challenges. Special discounted entry pricing of: $15 per pre-entry for all classes and a 15% discount if entering 24 or more runs. We hope to see you there!

Premium:https://www.commonscents.dog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Summer-League-2024-Premium.pdf

Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/240386588708167

05/30/2024

Trialing this summer, looking to advance your Urban Locating skills, or just want to try a new NASDA challenge? We have Urban Challenge Games classes happening Tuesday, June 18th at Oakleaf Ranch in Loomis and Thursday, June 27th at Paws n' Play.

We will have multiple challenges available to work at both locations with private sessions available!

Link to sign up: https://CommonScentsDogSports.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Urban%20Challenge%20Class

05/25/2024

We have added four new dates of Rats in Tubes classes to our calendar! Come join us May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20! Whether you are new to rat sports, looking to prepare for an upcoming trial, or want to play a fun game with your dog, we'd love to have you for our indoor and climate-controlled classes at Paws n' Play!

Sign up here: https://CommonScentsDogSports.as.me/RatsInTubes

05/20/2024

We wanted to take a moment to share about our hard-working, wonderful rats that are no longer with us. Our rats are well-loved, enriched, sweet family members - in addition to being Common Scents Dog Sports team members that allow us to play so many wonderful games with our dogs. We couldn't do it without them and are so happy for every minute we get to share with them.

05/16/2024

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our May trial! We had so much fun and we are so proud of all of our exhibitors who came to play! Don't miss out on our upcoming trial on June 29th!

June Premium:https://www.commonscents.dog/.../02/June-29-2024-Premium.pdf

Entry form: https://form.jotform.com/240398784309165

05/11/2024

Congratulations to all of our students' accomplishments in April!

🐾 Chip earned his first two UKC Elite Shed Dog passes
🐾 Finnr earned his Senior Earthdog title
🐾 Zazu earned his NACSW Level 2 Interior title
🐾 Enzo earned his UKC Novice Nosework title
🐾 Keaka earned his first UKC Elite Shed Dog pass
🐾 Rocket earned his UKC Novice Nosework title
🐾 Odin earned his NACSW Level 1 Interior title

Well done everyone! We can't wait to hear about everyone's May successes!

05/09/2024

We are thrilled to be hosting a Mantrailing Global Instructor Course in Loomis, CA October 14-18. Mantrailing is a growing sport teaching dogs to find people by following their unique scent trail. In Mantrailing, you can harness dogs’ natural drive to follow scents in a fun, structured, and collaborative way.

From Mantrailing Global: This course will teach you everything you need to know to begin running Mantrailing introduction courses and sessions as an Instructor, sharing all of our inside business knowledge that we have gained from running the most successful Mantrailing business in the UK, enabling you to do the same in your area.

The cost for the course is £1500 or ~$1878.60

For more information: https://www.mantrailingglobal.com/events-1/instructor-course-california-usa

To apply for the instructor course: https://form.jotform.com/Gorenflo/mtglobalapplication

05/06/2024

Looking for practice before upcoming trials? We have openings for Rats, in Tubes, in Straw, Oh my! lessons for this Saturday, May 11th from 2-6pm! This will be our last course set up before the Placerville trials and is a rare opportunity to train with us on a Saturday. All skill levels are welcome!

Sign up at: https://CommonScentsDogSports.as.me/RatsInTubes

05/04/2024

As the temperatures rise, we are prepared to host some awesome NASDA trials! Our June 29th trial will be an evening trial beginning at 5:30pm with all six Urban Challenges, Urban Locating, and Lost Item Recovery!

Premium:https://www.commonscents.dog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/June-29-2024-Premium.pdf

Entry form: https://form.jotform.com/240398784309165

05/02/2024

Trial photos are now available from Chalmers Photography for UKC Elite Shed Dog and West Coast Patterdale Club Nosework!
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View photos at: https://chalmersphotos.pixieset.com/ukcscentworkandshedtrial/

04/28/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to our UKC Elite Shed Dog trial this weekend! All the dogs and humans had a blast. We are looking forward to planning more trials in the fall. Congratulations to our 1st Place Working Shed Dog Class winners for each day, Arwen and Chip!

04/23/2024

Meet them Monday! Meet Galena - one of our youngest rats right now, she loves to take kale right out of your hand to hide in a hammock, but don't worry - she'll be back soon to keep track of what everyone is up to!

04/22/2024

You asked, we listened! Our straw bales are now set up in our new Sacramento location featuring indoor, climate-controlled lessons. Our Rats, in Tubes, in Straw, Oh my! classes involve teaching dogs to find and alert to rats safely enclosed in PVC tubes and hidden in straw bales - as seen in Barn Hunt or Rat Games.

Whether you are looking for run throughs, fine-tuning your alerts, or tunnel troubleshooting, come join us! Space is limited and the ring will not be available every week, so don't miss out!

Sign up link: https://CommonScentsDogSports.as.me/RatsInTubes

04/18/2024

Last chance to enter the UKC Nosework trials in Loomis, CA on April 27-28th!

There is the opportunity to earn up to 5 new Nosework titles in one weekend, in addition to competing in UKC Elite Shed Dog at the same venue!

Entries for Nosework close tomorrow, April 19th at at 11:59 pm.

Enter here: http://form.jotform.com/240565181691156

Are you waiting on your UKC number? If you have submitted for a number and have not yet received it, please try using the chat feature in the bottom righthand corner on the UKC website to ask if your number has been processed. If you have not submitted for a number or it has not been processed, you will need to submit for a Temporary Listing number which is assigned immediately. Apply for one here: https://www.ukcdogs.com/tl-numbers.

04/17/2024

Don't miss out on our upcoming Intro to Scent Work class beginning April 25th! This is our last intro session until fall at and is a great option for indoor classes as it gets warmer. Schedule a new student consult now to ensure this is the right class for you and your dog!
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https://CommonScentsDogSports.as.me/?appointmentType=category:New%20Students

04/16/2024

Meet them Monday! Here is Granite - if you can't find her in a corner of the cage upside down, you will probably find her pursuing her career as a seamstress redesigning all of the hammocks.

04/09/2024

Meet them Monday! Meet Lapis - our #1 inspector will check you for any food to make sure she isn't missing out on a treat. Once you're thoroughly inspected, you're hard pressed to find her as she's onto her next mission - creating chaos!

04/05/2024

We are excited to be hosting a full day, multi-judge trial on May 5th! We will be offering most levels of all classes. This trial is a great opportunity for all of our terrier friends, as it is the day after the AWTA trial at the same venue. We hope to see you there!

Link to premium:https://www.commonscents.dog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/May-5-2024-Premium.pdf

Link to register: https://form.jotform.com/240088979673171

04/03/2024

Finally, more UKC events in Northern California!

On April 27th and 28th we will be hosting a UKC Weekend Bonanza in conjunction with the West Coast Patterdale Club in Loomis, CA.

Both UKC Nosework and UKC Elite Shed Dog Series will be offered each day!

Come make the trip worthwhile with the opportunity to compete in 2 different sports and potentially earn up to 5 titles in one weekend!

For more information about the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series trial hosted by Common Scents Dog sports:https://www.commonscents.dog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/UKC-Shed-Premium-Apr-2024-1.pdf

For more information about the UKC Nosework trial hosted by the West Coast Patterdale Club: https://www.ukcdogs.com/event/west-coast-patterdale-club-apr-27-2024?calendar_id=3&view=month&offset=1

04/02/2024

We are looking forward to the inaugural Paws n' Produce at Paws N’ Play this Sunday, April 7th! We will have some fun games, as well as the opportunity to see if your dog is interested in rat sports. We look forward to meeting you there!

04/01/2024

Meet them Monday! Meet Q-Tip! Q-Tip loves to be really sneaky and hide from all the dogs. He does wear a bit too much cologne - heavy on the birch, anise, and clove. Happy April Fools' Day!

03/29/2024

Interested in trying a new sport with your dog, but not sure where to start? An Intro to Scent Sports Seminar is the perfect first step!

Scent sports are fantastic outlets for dogs and provide important mental stimulation. These sports involve training your dog to sniff for things from rats, to antlers, to lost items, to essential oil scented Q-tips!

This seminar will teach you about the different scent sports organizations and help you decide which direction to go in with your dog. Dogs will be worked on your choice of 2 of the 4 available scents (rats, antlers, lost items, and essential oils).
When: April 14th 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm
Where: Paws n' Play 5493 Carlson Dr ste A, Sacramento, CA 95819
Price: $125

9am Registration: https://CommonScentsDogSports.as.me/ScentSportsAM

2pm Registration: https://CommonScentsDogSports.as.me/ScentSportsPM