All About the RAT

05/29/2026

Crazy 8's and Line Drive Mock Trial at All About the RAT! on July 12, 2026

2 trials of Crazy 8's and 3 trials of Line Drive

Click link for more information and sign up

All About the RAT! Lakeland, Florida Sunday, July 12, 2026 Get ready for the DTCT Games trial the following weekend on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, 2026 This is not an Introduction to Barn Hunt session. Open to all dog and handler teams that understand the game Crazy 8's (2 trial) Line Drive...

05/24/2026

Barn Hunt Novice/Open Workshop on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at All About the RAT! presented by Kathy Marble-Brown.

One spot available

Let's continue the journey of reading your dog, understanding how odor and air flow effect/help the hunting area, learn when to assist in the hunt, learn to understand your dog's body language and more!

This workshop will help with tunnel issues too!

All About the RAT! 6111 Irby Lane W Lakeland, Florida Sunday June 7, 2026 - 7:30 am to 10:30 am Workshop is presented by: Barn Hunt Judge Kathy Marble-Brown This workshop is for dogs that have attended an Introduction workshop or have been introduced to the rat and hunting. THIS IS NOT AN INTRODUCTI...

05/22/2026

Introduction to Barn Hunt at All About the Rat! on Saturday June 6, 2026.

Two spot just available

All About the RAT! 6111 Irby Lane W Lakeland, Florida Saturday June 6, 2026 7:30 am - 10:30 am Workshop is presented by: Barn Hunt Judge Kathy Marble-Brown Come join the fun and learn about one of the hottest dog sports, Barn Hunt! This workshop will allow puppies 4 months or older to attended. No b...

05/19/2026

I will be teaching Agility at Imperial Polk Obedience Club on Monday nights starting June 22, 2026

Agility 2 at 6:15 pm

Agility 2
Before leaving Agility 2, dogs should be able to use all equipment.

Dogs should be reliable off leash with few distractions and able to work at a distance away from the handler.​

Handlers will also have the option to teach their dogs verbal commands for the various techniques/skills they are being taught in this class.

Also, handlers should know how read a course map, walk a course and run their dogs through a course.

This class will concentrate on building teamwork and solidifying foundation skills.

Agility 1 at 7:30 pm

Both beginner dogs and handlers are introduced to each piece of Agility equipment on low, modified versions of equipment for the safety of dogs, and to help them acquire confidence.

This class will concentrate on teamwork and foundation skills.

Sign upon the IPOC website

https://www.ipoclakeland.org

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Imperial Polk Obedience Club ~ IPOC ~ offers dog training group classes and holds competitions in competitive obedience, rally obedience, scent work, and agility.

05/18/2026

Dog Training Club of Tampa
July 18 and 19, 2026 Barn Hunt Games Event

Opens tonight (Monday) at 9:00 pm

https://secreterrier.com/events/3107/enter

Get ready for some fun!

Secreterrier makes it easy for competitors to enter dog shows and trials online, and for show secretaries to manage all aspects of their events

05/14/2026

Come support Joanna Matos as she takes the next step to becoming a Barn Hunt Judge on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Dog Training Club of Tampa.

Sign up for any or all classes, as many times as you want. No Barn Hunt registration number is required.

The classes are limited to allow for the correct number of dogs per level Joanna Matos needs to fulfill the requirements.

Please sign up!

Link to sign up:

05/13/2026

AKC FETCH
Location: Imperial Polk Obedience Club in Lakeland, Florida
Hosted by: All About the RAT!

Indoors with AC

Novice and Intermediate are offered.

Two tests with two judges on Saturday, August 22, 2026

Judges: Kathy Marble-Brown and Deborah Salerno

Rosette qualifying ribbons and rosette title ribbons

Open for entries

Link for premium and sign up:

Secreterrier makes it easy for competitors to enter dog shows and trials online, and for show secretaries to manage all aspects of their events

04/23/2026

All About the RAT! June and July Schedule

(for private lessons on a Thursday or Friday, please send a private message)

Introduction to Barn Hunt
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 spots available plus a waitlist

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BAFA82FA5F58-63343849-introduction #/

Novice/Open Barn Hunt Workshop
Sunday, June 7, 2026
2 spots available plus a waitlist

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BAFA82FA5F58-63343810-noviceopen #/

Crazy 8's and Line Drive Mock Event
Sunday, July 12, 2026

2 trials of Crazy 8's
3 trials of Line Drive
All classes limited to 12 dogs.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BAFA82FA5F58-63495129-crazy #/

All About the RAT! Lakeland, Florida Sunday, July 12, 2026 Get ready for the DTCT Games trial the following weekend on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, 2026 This is not an Introduction to Barn Hunt session. Open to all dog and handler teams that understand the game Crazy 8's (2 trial) Line Drive...

04/22/2026

Beginner Scent Course online via Facebook platform begins on May 13, 2026

This course is great for new to the sport, new dog to the sport or a handler struggling to read the dog.

The workshop will close to sign-ups on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6 pm.

Please click here for more information:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BAFA82FA5F58-63426383-beginner #/

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BEGINNER SCENT WORK ONLINE COURSE! Instructed by Kathy Marble-Brown Pre-Course will begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Deadline to sign up with payment is April 27, 2026 Details: 4-week session using a Facebook Format. Participates can work the lessons on their time. Videos and Written post will be sc...

04/17/2026

If you signed up for the Introduction to Barn Hunt Workshop and did not receive a payment link, please send me a PM asap.

If you did and have not paid, your spot will be deleted at 10 pm tonight unless payment is received before 10 am tonight

04/16/2026

Barn Hunt Lesson options available for June.

Thursday and Friday's 7:30 am, 8:30 am and 9:30 am. Some time slots are already filled

PM for availability