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 feet 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.
*Please be aware that our Introduction to Barn Hunt classes are held in our new location next door west of our main facility. 17559 108 Ave NW.
CLASS DATES
Upcoming Classes
Wednesday
August 7 – September 11: 7:30-8:30pm (Open)
Friday
August 9 – September 13: 6:15-7:15pm (Open)
Classes In-Progress
June 26 – July 31: 7:30-8:30pm
Friday
June 7 – August 2: 6:15-7:15pm (No Class June 21, 28 & July 19)
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.
*Please be aware that this class will be held in our new location next door west of our main facility. 17559 108 Ave NW.
CLASS DATES
Upcoming Classes
Wednesday
August 7 – September 11: 6:15-7:15pm (Open)
Friday
August 9 – September 13: 7:30-8:30pm (Open)
Classes In-Progress
Wednesday
June 26 – July 31: 6:15-7:15pm (Drop-in Open)
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
Upcoming Classes
Tuesday
August 13 – September 17: 5:30-6:30pm (Open)
August 13 – September 17: 8:00-9:00pm (Open)
Thursday (5-Weeks)
August 15 – September 12: 12: 4:15-5:15pm (Open)
August 15 – September 12: 6:45-7:45pm (Open)
Classes In-Progress
Tuesday
June 25 – July 30: 5:30-6:30pm (Drop-in Open)
June 25 – July 30: 8:00-9:00pm (Drop-in Open)
Wednesday
July 24 – August 28: 4:15-5:15pm (Drop-in Open)
Thursday
July 4 – August 8: 4:15-5:15pm (Drop-in Open)
July 4 – August 8: 6:45-7:45pm (Drop-in Open)
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
August 13 – September 17: 6:45-7:45pm
Thursday (5-Weeks)
August 15 – September 12: 5:30-6:30pm
August 15 – September 12: 8:00-9:00pm
Classes In-Progress
Tuesday
June 25 – July 30: 6:45-7:45pm
Thursday
July 4 – August 8: 5:30-6:30pm
July 4 – August 8: 8:00-9:00pm
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)