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BARN HUNT
Location: Unleashed K9 - 1400 County Rd 46, Ramara, ON
For handlers &/or dogs NEW to Barn Hunt:
INTRO TO BARN HUNT - 1/2 Day Seminar
½ day seminar (approx. 3.5 hours)
$75.00 incl. HST for a working spot
$25.00 incl. HST for a spectator accompanying a handler
** If you have taken this seminar before and have a new dog the cost is $40.00 for a working spot
NEXT SEMINAR DATE:
SATURDAY July 11th, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
* FULL - Please click below to be contacted for next Intro Seminar
This introduction to Barn Hunt seminar is an absolute must for new handlers/dogs. You will be given an overview of the sport, rules for Instinct/Novice levels, rat wrangling, rat handling and your dog will be introduced to rats in a safe and motivational environment.
Skills are separated into learnable segments including:
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building drive for the live tube
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indicating the live tube
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beginnings of scent discrimination
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climbing
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going through a tunnel
Handlers will learn proper ring procedure, safe handling of rat tubes and an overview of the different roles required for Barn Hunt events and trials.
*Light snacks & refreshments will be provided*
Practice/Lessons for dogs already on rats
(ALL Levels Novice to Masters):
GUIDED DROP-IN SESSIONS/Lessons
1 hour time slot – max 5 dogs per hour
$20.00 incl. HST per dog
** For dogs who have completed a seminar or are already on rats.
This is NOT for dogs/handlers new to the sport - please see Intro Seminar **
NEXT DROP-IN DATES:
SATURDAY August 15th 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am - 2 spots left
SATURDAY August 29th 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am - 1 spot left
10:15 am - 11:15 am - 2 spots left
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - 1 spots left
These time slots are run as practice sessions/lessons for handlers who have introduced their dog to rats and have a bit of experience in the sport. I will be there to answer questions, go over BHA rules, ensure proper rat handling and ring procedures are followed and to help with any training issues - these are not "lessons", moreso guided practice to help you and your dog achieve your Barn Hunt goals!
There will be 5 dogs per 1 hour time block and each dog will get 2 runs. I have consistently found not just with my own dogs but in teaching over several years that 3 runs is too much. More is NOT better. I am allowing a 15 minute grace period between the 1 hour time blocks as if a dog is struggling we ALWAYS leave on a good note and this will allow extra time if needed.
Experience handlers/competitors are welcome to join these sessions and use them like a Rat N Go. Help and guidance is given to novice handlers or anyone that wants an extra set of eyes and help from me.
Within a specified time slot you will be given 2 separate runs to practice whatever skills you want to work on - it is your time to practice whatever you wish:
For dogs prepping for competition (All levels):
BARN HUNT BRAIN BUSTERS
Skills Circuit Training
3.5 hour rotational session – you will be split into teams
$50.00 incl. HST per handler/dog
** Only 1 dog per handler per session due to rotational schedule **
NEXT BRAIN BUSTER DATE:
SUNDAY July 5th, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - FULL
This 3 hour intense, fun, fast paced skills workshop separates skills out so that you can fine tune and improve specific aspects crucial to barn hunt success such as tunnels, scent discrimination, a solid, clear indication, hard hides and distraction proofing. Each team will rotate through 6 separate skills in a fun, fast-paced environment! You will be paired with a partner & your dog gets regular resting periods between skills where they *MUST BE CRATED*
*Note - Your dog must be at least the NOVICE level for the Brain Buster circuit training fun!
Future sessions will build on these skills as dogs master the fundamentals. No matter the level of the dog – these skills are necessary for consistent and reliable performances and will build confidence and drive into your dog’s performance 😊
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Tunnel Troubles
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Indication Alley
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Leaner Lane
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Fire In The Hole
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Circle of Truth
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Winds of Change
Rat N Go's
Rat N Go - Practice "Trial"
Location: Unleashed K9
1400 County Road 46 Ramara, ON
(Indoor Heated Training Hall)
Rat N Go's are for people preparing for trials - your dog must be on rats and you should have read the BHA rules in order to get the most out of your practice time. These are NOT trials - they are run similar to a trial in terms of you can wait in a blind if you wish, there is a "mock" judge in the ring, you can choose to have your run timed etc. However, you may also make it informal - you can reward in the ring, can ask to know where the rats are, or can ask to practice specific skills during your time in the ring.
Each person gets approximately 5 minutes in the ring per "run". Most people book 2 - 3 runs per dog (which can be at different levels). It may not seem like a lot of practice but trust me - your dog will be tired after 3 runs so 3 runs is the maximum per dog.
$10 per run/per dog - Max 3 runs per dog per Rat N Go
Future dates TBD
*See below for some at the BACKYARD RATTERS* S
* you will be given approx run times the day before so you know when to arrive
The Backyard Ratters Barn Hunt Club (Port Perry, Ont.) is hosting Rat N Go's starting in May & I will be attending to help and to run my dogs. The planned dates are as follows:
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SUNDAY July 12th
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SUNDAY August 16th
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SUNDAY September 20th
*For information and to register please follow the BTP Ratting Group on Facebook - details will be posted there