Prairie Dog Sports Inc.

Welcome to Prairie Dog Sports inc.

We are a canine training and event facility that is open to training and working with dogs and handlers of all skill levels and ages.

We are located just outside of Lacombe, Alberta.

We offer a variety of classes, drop ins, seminars and events. 

Our goal is to create a fun, exciting and engaging experience for both handler and dog.

WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE OUR OWN CANINE SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER AT MANY OF OUR BARNHUNT, NADD & NASDA EVENTS.

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Prairie Echo Photography 

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~ DOG OF THE MONTH ~

august

Each month starting in February 2026, the PDS team will be choosing a dog at random to participate in this fun feature.

If chosen the PDS team will contact you for information. We can't wait to introduce the amazing dogs that play at PDS to all of you!

Prairie Dog Sports Dog Of The Month August 2026  

The Irish Terrier, one of the oldest terrier breeds. A healthy and robust breed who should be racy and athletic, with a hard wiry coat.

There are many stories and legends about brave Irish Terriers, known as "the Red Daredevils," as they tend to leap before they look. Common phrases about Irish Terriers include "stout-hearted at work, tender-hearted at home" and as the "poor man's sentinel, the farmer's friend, and the gentleman's favourite".

We are very excited to highlight a wonderful representative of the Irish Terrier for August’s dog of the month. Let’s get to know him!

Basil, formally known as, Ch Takala Trails Basil CA AS RATN L1 UL1, is a 3-year-old Irish Terrier, (his birthday is August 1st! Happy Birthday buddy!), who has been doing dog sports with PDS since the tender age of 6 months.

 Irish Terriers are meant to be versatile dogs and Baz is no exception. He has tried many activities such as Conformation, Tracking, Barn Hunt, NASDA, Herding, Scent Work, Sprinters, Lure Coursing, skijoring, kick sledding, tricks, and disc sports.

Anyone who has seen him play at Disc League will recognize his barking and signature spins before he runs after his disc! Basil's favourite sports are disc and anything involving chasing a plastic bag. He has a very charismatic and fiery temperament, but he is actually very sweet and adores cuddling with friends and family.

When he’s not busy at dog sports or dog shows, he is a working farm dog at home, well suited to his life as a farm dog as he hunts vermin, chases away predators, and helps manage livestock.

We can’t wait to keep up with the escapades of Team Basil and see what challenge he takes on next.

Updated August 10, 2026

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