Upcoming Barn Hunt Events
FUN TEST - FULL Oct 11
Sept 13 & 20 Privates Meet and Intro - FULL
Run Thrus - Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 23, Nov 6, Nov 20
Privates/Meet/Intro - Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 22
Other opportunities coming soon!
Barn Hunt Training progression....
All New dogs start with a meet the rat session (15 min). Once your dog is actively engaged with the rat, then you move into the Intro to Barn Hunt training session (30 min) in our smaller ring. The next step is moving into the big Barn hunt ring for a Private lesson (30 min).
Barn Hunt Information
** We are not a licensed Barn Hunt club **
In Barn Hunt, dogs are trained to run an obstacle course that's studded with a number of live rats (in aerated PVC tubes), plus empty tubes that may or may not smell like rat.
- Dogs have to jump onto straw bales and crawl through dark, winding tunnels to find an ever-increasing number of hidden rats.
- The rats are pets that are said to enjoy the interaction with the dogs — and officials called "rat wranglers" ensure they're treated humanely.
for information on Barn Hunt check out the Barn Hunt
Association page. www.barnhunt.com
Step 1: Barn Hunt Registration
Fill out this Barn Hunt information form to get started. You only need to fill this form out once for each dog you want to bring to Barn Hunt Sessions. After you fill out this form for your dog, you don't have to do it again for that dog!
Step 2: sign up for a practice slot for upcoming dates
Meet the Rats
Intro to Barn Hunt
Intro to Barn Hunt
First-timers! For brand new people who have a dog that hasn't met the rats in the cage yet. This may be repeated if necessary, before moving on to Intro to Barn Hunt.
Cost is $20 for 15 minutes 1 dog.
Be sure you have filled out the Barn Hunt Registration form above for your dog(s)
Intro to Barn Hunt
Intro to Barn Hunt
Intro to Barn Hunt
For dogs that have met the rat in the cage, have engaged well and are ready to move on to more of an introduction to barn hunt basics. Dogs must do Meet the rats prior to this. Trainers will let you know if your dog is ready to move to this type of training. This may be repeated several times! The idea is to get the dog familiar with the rat in the tube, finding hidden tubes, doing a very short tunnel and climbing on bales before going into the big Barn Hunt ring.
Cost is $30 for 1 dog for 30 minutes.
Be sure you have filled out the Barn Hunt Registration form above for your dog(s)
Ring Rental
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
This is only for dog teams that are trialing. No new dogs. There is no instruction, but staff will hide the rats in the big ring for you. Most dogs can do 2 runs in this type of session.
NO INSTRUCTION INCLUDED.
Cost is $20 for 1 dog for 15 minutes.
Be sure you have filled out the Barn Hunt Registration form above for your dog(s)
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
For dogs that have finished Intro to Barn hunt and have been directed to move up to Private sessions. Instruction is included. Dogs can work on specific aspects of barn hunt like Tunnel, indicating better, working better in the ring, avoiding litter tubes, etc. This can be for upper-level dogs if there is something you need to work on. Dogs get 2-3 runs but most dogs get tired and stop working hard after the 2nd run. It's best to work to the level of your dog's attention and frustration level.
INSTRUCTION IS INCLUDED
$30 for 30 minutes 1 dog
Additional dog is $10 per dog
Step 2a: sign up for Run Thrus (no new dogs)
Run Thrus - Sept 18
Run Thrus - Sept 18
Run Thrus - Sept 18
For dogs that need time in the ring. Dogs must be trialing or ready to trial. Each run is $7 with trial like atmosphere. Each run is up to 5-6 minutes (from start to finish).
Come anytime between 5:30-7:30
Run Thrus - Oct 2
Run Thrus - Sept 18
Run Thrus - Sept 18
For dogs that need time in the ring. Dogs must be trialing or ready to trial. Each run is $7 with trial like atmosphere. Each run is up to 5-6 minutes (from start to finish).
Come anytime between 5:30-7:30
Run Thrus - Sat Oct 4
Run Thrus - Sat Oct 4
Run Thrus - Sat Oct 4
This is the weekend before the Fun Test so come and practice your dog in our ring!
For dogs that need time in the ring. Dogs must be trialing or ready to trial. Each run is $7 with trial like atmosphere. Each run is up to 5-6 minutes (from start to finish).
Come anytime between 9-1 pm
Run Thrus - Oct 23
Run Thrus - Sat Oct 4
Run Thrus - Sat Oct 4
For dogs that need time in the ring. Dogs must be trialing or ready to trial. Each run is $7 with trial like atmosphere. Each run is up to 5-6 minutes (from start to finish).
Come anytime between 5:30-7:30
VACCINATIONS
We recommend the following Vaccinations. If your dog doesn't have all of these please email trish@ultimuttknoxville with an explanation of the circumstances.
• *Bordetella (the intranasal 6 month that includes Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Bordetella is highly recommended)
• *Canine Influenza (H3N2 or H3N2/H3N8.The combination vaccine is highly recommended. Both the first shot and booster required before attending.)
• Rabies 1 year or 3 year (once old enough for puppies)
• DHLPP annual or equivalent (or puppy series)
*The first two are not part of the regular vaccines routinely given and have to be asked for. The flu shot is a 2 part series 2-3 weeks from the 1st shot.
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