This is a class that is open to all dog breeds and dog at least 6 months old and older. No prior training is required...if your dog can sniff they can Barn Hunt. Due to the nature of this sport only one dog will be working in the course at a time.
Training topics and taught in classes will include:
> Overview of Barn Hunt Rules
> Introducing your dog to a live Rat
> How to navigate a hay maze
>Trial preparation
>The climb element
>The tunnel element
>Locating the correct tube containing a live Rat
>Novice, Open, Senior level training as you and your dog progress
These skills in particular will be worked on at length during class in order to prepare you and your dog for the Instinct and Novice or above classes at a BHA Sanctioned trial. This includes helping the handler learn to “read” their dog so they can differentiate between a live Rat in a PVC tube, from a tube filled with used litter or tube that is a completely empty.
Please bring a hungry dog to class along with small sized soft treats. A flat buckle collar or harness is to be used during training. Please bring a six foot lead (no leads made of chain). Bring fresh water and a bowl for your dog, along with an x-pen or crate for your dog. If not already on file, you must bring and updated copy of your shot records.
Training topics and taught in classes will include:
> Overview of Barn Hunt Rules
> Introducing your dog to a live Rat
> How to navigate a hay maze
>Trial preparation
>The climb element
>The tunnel element
>Locating the correct tube containing a live Rat
>Novice, Open, Senior level training as you and your dog progress
These skills in particular will be worked on at length during class in order to prepare you and your dog for the Instinct and Novice or above classes at a BHA Sanctioned trial. This includes helping the handler learn to “read” their dog so they can differentiate between a live Rat in a PVC tube, from a tube filled with used litter or tube that is a completely empty.
Please bring a hungry dog to class along with small sized soft treats. A flat buckle collar or harness is to be used during training. Please bring a six foot lead (no leads made of chain). Bring fresh water and a bowl for your dog, along with an x-pen or crate for your dog. If not already on file, you must bring and updated copy of your shot records.
