Barn Hunt

Club Contact: Laurie Wilson 907-354-6693

The purpose of Barn Hunt is to demonstrate a dog’s vermin hunting ability in finding and marking rats in a “barn-like” setting, using straw/hay bales to introduce climbing and tunneling obstacles in the dog’s path. Barn Hunt is based on the skills historically used by itinerant “ratcatchers” in traveling the countryside, ridding farms of vermin, thus helping conserve and preserve food grains and cutting down on disease.

While ratcatchers often used breeds such as Jack/Parson Russell Terriers, they also used other non go-to-ground breeds such as Manchester Terriers, Rat Terriers, and a variety of breeds and mixes of small to medium size. Some breeds have never had an officially licensed test which truly emulates their traditional working task. Barn Hunt will fill that role.

Rottweiler checking on which scent to pick

Barn Hunt is also for any breed or mix of dog who loves to hunt and who can fit through an 18” wide gap between two hay bales. It will test speed, agility, and surefootedness. While not specifically targeted at larger dogs or dogs without a vermin hunting history, Barn Hunt is all inclusive and fun for any dog and human who wishes to play the game.

Contact LaurieW@mtaonline.net for Barn Hunt up-coming classes and events.

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27 Sep
09/27/1919 - 09/29/1919    
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Cook Inlet Kennel Club Barn Hunt Trials Judge(s): Dan Mata BHAJ-013A Portland, Oregon Entry Opening Date: August 17, 2019 Entry Closing Date: September 14, 2019 [...]
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