Want To Train Your Dog To Hunt Rats? This Ravenswood Workshop Teaches The Art Of Ratting

Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / February 14, 2025

RAVENSWOOD —  A Chicago pet shop is bringing the centuries-old sport of “ratting” to Ravenswood with a modern, humane twist.

Urban Pooch, 5400 N. Damen Ave. — which regularly offers grooming, doggie daycare and pet supplies to neighborhood dog owners — is hosting its inaugural ratting workshop on March 16. The two-hour, $75 class will focus on developing a dog’s scent and communication skills by having the pup hunt for rats. At this writing the 9 a.m. class is sold out, but the noon and 3 p.m. classes still have spots available. The facility’s full class schedule is listed here. Read More Here.