What we know so far
The first-ever Happy Ratters Nationals is coming in June 2027. Plans are still coming together, and this is the page to watch: the essentials are right below, and every announcement lands further down as soon as it's official.
Questions about Nationals? Send us a message — it goes straight to the organizers.
Updates
Every Nationals announcement as it happens, newest first. Check back here — anything shared in the Facebook group or passed along by the organizers lands on this list.
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August 6, 2026 Latest
Volunteers needed!
Happy Ratters is looking for volunteers to help make the first National Trial a success — help is needed before, during, and after the event. Whether you're an experienced Happy Ratters participant or attending your first major trial, any time you can give plays an important role.
Fill out the volunteer sign-up form →Read the full post in the Facebook group →
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August 6, 2026
Eligibility requirement changed
The entry requirement has been updated: instead of a Happy Ratters title plus 20 Qs, dogs now need at least 2,000 Happy Ratters lifetime points to be eligible for Nationals.
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July 28, 2026
Location announced: Cobleskill, NY
The location is set — Nationals are happening in Cobleskill, New York. Eligibility was also announced: to enter, dogs need a Happy Ratters title and a total of 20 Qs before the closing date. More info to come!
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June 30, 2026
Save the date: June 11–13, 2027
It's really happening — the first-ever Happy Ratters Nationals is set for June 11–13, 2027, about an hour outside of Albany, NY. More info soon!