According to the American Sighthound Field Association, "Lure coursing is a performance event developed in the early 70's by Lyle Gillette and other California sighthound fanciers who hunted jackrabbits in the open field, which risked the harm caused by barbed wire fencing. They invented Lure Coursing as a safer, more controlled sport for sighthounds that would recreate the physical requirements of open field coursing, allowing them to continue testing the functional abilities of their sighthounds. The hounds chase plastic bags on a course laid out to simulate escaping game."

Lure coursing can also be described as a fast-paced chase sport. Dogs run after a "bunny" lure (usually a white plastic bag) that is attached to a line. They run in an open field and run as fast or slow as they want.

Luratics is an ALL-BREED SPORTING CLUB that features LURE COURSING, SPRINT RACING and EARTHDOG. Most lure coursing is only open to sighthounds, but Luratics is open to all dog breeds. Purebreds, mixed breeds, any size or shape - all are welcome here!

Our course is run in a fully fenced grass field in La Mesa, California.  At our fun runs dogs usually run the course individually, not with other dogs, however, in some cases housemates or buddies will be allowed to run together. Please check with Pat if you'd like to do this.

In Sprint Racing and at Lure Coursing Trials, dogs compete against each other on the field. Check out our calendar page to see when these competitive events will be coming up!

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