Barn Hunt Classes
BARN HUNT
A Game of Hide & Seek for Dogs
The new canine sport that is sweeping the nation, in which dogs and their handlers work as a team to locate and mark rats/gerbils (which are always safely held in aerated tubes) hidden in a maze of straw or hay bales.
During a run, your dog is required to find all the hidden gerbils, while not alerting on empty or litter tubes which are also hidden in the straw.
Your dog is also required to do a climb (get 4 paws on a bale) as well as a tunnel (specifically designed tunnels within the straw configuration).
The more you advance, the harder the challenges become
More gerbils
Harder tunnels
more distractions (empty and litter tubes)
At In-Sync, we strive to make all training fun for the people and their dogs through positive reinforcment
EVERY DOG WORKS AT THEIR INDIVIDUAL LEVEL
These Private lessons are perfect for teams that are wanting to try Barn Hunt without committing to a full set of classes. They are also ideal for dogs who do not do well in a class setting and need a little more space and one on one time.
Private times vary depending on the week. Please go to our booking site and look under Barn Hunt Privates to see the availability.
This class is geared towards dogs who have little-no barn hunt experience. During the class, we will be introducing the gerbils to the dogs and encouraging them to find/hunt them. Once the dogs are enjoying the hunt, the secure PVC tubes will be placed in the straw course for your dog to hunt them. We will be going over the rules of the game, and teaching you learn how to help your dog succeed when in the straw. Your dog will also gain confidence climbing on the bales and will be introduced to the tunnel system in the straw.
NEW LOCATION IN JANUARY: 14625 122 AVE NW
CLASS DATES
Upcoming Classes
May 21 – June 25: 5:30-6:30pm (Open)
Friday (5-Weeks)
May 23 – July 4: 6:45-7:45pm (No Class June 5 & 20) (Open)
Feel free to contact us if you cannot find a class that works with your schedule and we’d be happy to find something for you.
Classes In-Progress
April 2 – May 7: 5:30-6:30pm
Friday (5-Weeks)
April 11 – May 16: 6:45-7:45pm (No Class April 18)
This is a 6 week class that will run at the same time each week. This class is designed for dogs who have taken our introductory class. Each class, your dog will get to run 2-3 times on different courses. In this class we will emphasize tube discriminations, indications, and novice courses.
NEW LOCATION IN JANUARY: 14625 122 AVE NW
CLASS DATES
Upcoming Classes
Wednesday
May 21 – June 25: 8:00-9:00pm (Open)
Friday (5-Weeks)
May 23 – July 4: 8:00-9:00pm (Open) (No Class June 6 & 20)
Classes In-Progress
Wednesday
April 2 – May 7: 8:00-9:00pm
Friday (5-Weeks)
April 11 – May 16: 8:00-9:00pm (No Class April 18)
This class is designed for dogs who have barn hunt experience and want to practice full runs. Each class, your dog will get to run 2-3 times on different courses. We will also be working towards proofing away from false alerts on empty and litter tubes.
CLASS DATES
NEW LOCATION IN JANUARY: 14625 122 AVE NW
Upcoming Classes
Tuesday
May 20 – June 24: 6:45-7:45pm (Open)
Wednesday
May 21 – June 25: 4:15-5:15pm (Full)
Thursday (5-Weeks)
May 22 – June 26: 4:15-5:15pm (Open) (No Class June 5)
May 22 – June 26: 6:45-7:45pm (Open) (No Class June 5)
Friday (5-Weeks)
May 23 – July 4: 5:30-6:30pm (Open) (No Class June 5 & 20)
Classes In-Progress
Tuesday
April 1 – May 13: 8:00-9:00pm (No Class April 22)
Wednesday
April 2 – May 7: 4:15-5:15pm
Thursday
April 3 – May 15: 4:15-5:15pm (No Class April 17)
April 3 – May 15: 6:45-7:45pm (No Class April 17)
Friday (5-Weeks)
April 11 – May 16: 5:30-6:30pm (No Class April 18)
Drop in spots are available for classes that don’t fill.
This class is for more advanced Barn Hunt Dogs that can differentiate between a gerbil tube and an empty or litter tube. These dogs should be capable of running at a senior/master level. During the class, you will be helping in the ring while it is not your turn to learn all the volunteer positions you will be doing in a trial setting. *Approval from instructor is required before registering for this class.
CLASS DATES
Upcoming Classes
Tuesday
May 2- June 24: 8:00-9:00pm (No Class April 22)
Thursday (5-Weeks)
May 22 – June 26: 5:30-6:30pm (No Class June 5)
May 22 – June 24: 8:00-9:00pm (No Class June 5)
Classes In-Progress
Tuesday
April 1 – May 13: 6:45-7:45pm (No Class April 22)
Thursday
April 3 – May 15: 5:30-6:30pm (No Class April 17)
April 3 – May 15: 8:00-9:00pm (No Class April 17)
Drop in spots are available for classes that don’t fill
These Barn Hunt Fun Run Drop Ins are designed for handler/dog teams that are at the level where they are getting ready to trial. During the drop in, you will have multiple full runs like you would in a trial. We have multiple types of classes depending on the level you are ready to compete.
*Please be aware that our Barn Hunt Try It classes are held in our new location next door west of our main facility. 17559 108 Ave NW.
CLASS DATES
Upcoming Classes
Friday
August 2: 6:15-7:15pm (Open)