Run Wild Dog Sports is the premier facility in the Pacific Northwest for dogs and their people! With over 20 acres on the Green River, we have 2 agility arenas, a training barn, a barn hunt area, a pristine outdoor field for competitions, and ample space to let your dogs run! Whether you are interested in taking classes, becoming a member, or hosting your event, Run Wild is the place for you! Www.runwilddogsports.com
Advanced Competition Prep Barn Hunt Group Class (DROP IN) $52.00
✅️ Pre-requisite- 25 minute Private Intro lesson prior to joining a group class, even for a drop-in. If you have done Barn Hunt somewhere else previously, email me to discuss if joining a group class will be appropriate. When this link is displaying dates/times, it means one or more of our current class sessions have availability.
Competition group classes are level specific, so you must be training for or actively competing at the Senior or Master level to attend this class.
Please email [email protected] with any questions or to discuss which drop-in class day/time would be best for you.
Barn Hunt Advanced Competition Prep Group Class $210.00
This is a group class for teams training and competing at the Senior or Master level. Each team will get 2 turns in the ring, per class. This class is reserved for those that have had an Introduction to Barn Hunt and are either currently competing in Barn Hunt Trials or plan to. If you have not taken an Introduction Lesson here at Run Wild you must email [email protected] to discuss whether joining a group class is appropriate for you and your dog. In this class we will focus on competition ready skills, including but not limited to; reviewing and enforcing rules for your blind to ring routine, work on encouraging independent hunting with appropriate supportive handling, committed strong indication to rats, determine appropriate timing for tunneling your dog and develop a reliable tunnel on command, efficient end of run leashing back up and help determine what your after run routine should look like. We will also look at ways to continue expanding your dog's skills in exposing them to different types of hides that are an appropriate for them (threshold, perimeter, corners, high hides), introducing clusters, rat/litter discrimination, and developing a clear signal for master.
Barn Hunt Beginner Competition Prep Group Class $210.00
This is a group class for teams training for competition at the Novice or Open level.
There will be a run order determined each week at random by the instructor, so you need to both be on time for class but also need to have your dog ready to enter the arena at the latest by the time the dog ahead of you exits the ring. Each team is guaranteed 2 turns in the ring, per class, some weeks they could get up to 3 turns.
This class is reserved for those that have had an Introduction to Barn Hunt and are either currently competing in Barn Hunt Trials or plan to. If you have not taken an Introduction Lesson here at Run Wild you must email [email protected] to discuss whether joining a group class is appropriate for you and your dog.
In this class we will focus on competition ready skills, including but not limited to; reviewing and enforcing rules for your blind to ring routine, work on encouraging independent hunting with appropriate supportive handling, committed strong indication to rats, determine appropriate timing for tunneling your dog and developing a reliable tunnel on command, efficient end of run leashing back up and help determine what your after run routine should look like. We will also look at ways to continue expanding your dog's skills in exposing them to different types of hides that are an appropriate for them (threshold, perimeter, corners, high hides), introducing hides close together and rat/litter discrimination.
Barn Hunt Competition Distractions & Challenges Workshop $50.00
In this workshop we will expose your dog to common distractions encountered at a competition and help problem solve ways to help them work through them and build value for maintaining focused on the hunt.
We would love for you to share what sort of distractions your dog struggles with the most so we can try to accomodate the most popular challenges among the attending teams. We can not guarantee we will be able to cover them all, but we will try.
Email [email protected] with questions.
This class will be a 4-week class with a set curriculum. Barn Hunt Foundations focuses on building confidence, drive, and clarity between dog and handler. Dogs are introduced to tunnels, climbing, and the early stages of hunting behavior while developing focus and enthusiasm for the game. This class lays the groundwork for success by encouraging problem-solving and building a strong foundation in teamwork. Please add yourself to the waitlist to be notified when details are finalized and it is available for booking! Email [email protected] with questions. Barn Hunt Foundations focuses on building confidence, drive, and clarity between dog and handler. Dogs are introduced to tunnels, climbing, and the early stages of hunting behavior while developing focus and enthusiasm for the game. This class lays the groundwork for success by encouraging problem-solving and building a strong foundation in teamwork. ✅️ Prereqs: Private Intro Lesson or Barn Hunt Lead Approval.
This class will be a 4-week class with a set curriculum.
Barn Hunt Foundations focuses on building confidence, drive, and clarity between dog and handler. Dogs are introduced to tunnels, climbing, and the early stages of hunting behavior while developing focus and enthusiasm for the game.
This class lays the groundwork for success by encouraging problem-solving and building a strong foundation in teamwork.
Please add yourself to the waitlist to be notified when details are finalized and it is available for booking!
Email [email protected] with questions.
Barn Hunt Foundations focuses on building confidence, drive, and clarity between dog and handler. Dogs are introduced to tunnels, climbing, and the early stages of hunting behavior while developing focus and enthusiasm for the game.
This class lays the groundwork for success by encouraging problem-solving and building a strong foundation in teamwork.
✅️ Prereqs: Private Intro Lesson or Barn Hunt Lead Approval.
In this one time class we will work on helping your dog learn how to offer you a clear identifiable indication to a rat. This may include; pawing, barking, biting, booping, sniffing and then looking at you or even sitting/laying down.
The goal with this class will be to praise and reward your dog for what they are currently offering and work on increase the duration of your dogs commitment and work to improve their indication through multiple repetitions so you can begin to feel more confident in making the call.
We will help you determine appropriate steps to take to make this happen. We will be meeting each dog where they are at currently and setting a clear goal to achieve by the end of the class. We can discuss ways to get more practice with building a reliable indication with exercises and games you can play at home.
Please make sure you bring a well fitting collar or harness and leash. At least 2 cups of high value treats and/or a toy and water.
Email me with any questions [email protected]
Get some trial like practice in, there will be no formal instruction given during this practice time, though specific requests can be made like clusters, perimeter hides, threshold hides, rat/litter discrimination puzzles etc. Please either email me with those details ahead of time or come ready to tell me before practice starts so we can make a note of what specific requests you want to work on.
A run order will be made and teams will blind in groups (at minimum pairs) to get practice with the trial environment routine!
In between your runs everyone will be expected to help run the ring for others and this includes but is not limited to; inside rat wrangling, outside rat wrangling, running the box, scribing. Please make sure you include in your booking note what level you will be practicing at with each dog you are bringing so we can be prepared with the appropriate number of tubed rats and ideally set a run order that helps with an efficient flow!
Each dog must be registered seperately, each dog will get 2 runs which will have a maximum time limit of 4 minutes.
When your 4 minutes are up you will need to promptly leash up your dog and exit the ring. If leashing up takes up a significant amount of time your remaining turns will be adjusted accordingly to ensure each dog does not exceed the maximum ring time of 8 minutes.
✅️ Prereq- Intro to Barn Hunt Lesson or previous Barn Hunt experience from another facility or trialing with each dog you want to register. Email [email protected] with questions or to discuss.
Barn Hunt Ring Rental - Ring One - 30 minutes $35.00
Ring rental time is for self-serve practice. I will supply you with tubed rats ringside. PREREQUISITE - Intro to Barn Hunt at Run Wild or if you have done Barn Hunt elsewhere you must email Kelsey at [email protected] to discuss if you are eligible. Ring One is considered our Senior/Master course. Will always have a tunnel with 2-3 turns on it. There is no instruction provided. All rat safety and potty accident rules must be followed. I will be close by and observing that rules are being followed. If rat safety is not being followed or you are not removing your dog and following the 'accidents' protocol you will not be allowed to book additional ring rental time. You may share your ring rental time with another person, but everyone attending must have an account in Busy Paws with a signed student agreement and all dogs participating must have a pet profile. Please include the number of rats you need tubed for your ring rental in your booking note.
Barn Hunt Ring Rental - Ring One - 60 minutes $70.00
Ring rental time is for self-serve practice. I will supply you with tubed rats ringside.
PREREQUISITE - Intro to Barn Hunt at Run Wild or if you have done Barn Hunt elsewhere you must email Kelsey at [email protected] to discuss if you are eligible.
Ring One is considered our Senior/Master course. Will always have a tunnel with 2-3 turns on it.
There is no instruction provided. All rat safety and potty accident rules must be followed. I will be close by and observing that rules are being followed.
If rat safety is not being followed or you are not removing your dog and following the 'accidents' protocol you will not be allowed to book additional ring rental time.
You may share your ring rental time with another person, but everyone attending must have an account in Busy Paws with a signed student agreement and all dogs participating must have a pet profile.
Please make sure you answer all questions in the booking note.
Barn Hunt Ring Rental - Ring Two - 30 minutes $35.00
Ring rental time is for self-serve practice. I will supply you with tubed rats ringside. PREREQUISITE - Intro to Barn Hunt at Run Wild or if you have done Barn Hunt elsewhere you must email Kelsey at [email protected] to discuss if you are eligible. Ring Two is considered our Novice/Open course. Will always have a novice or Open level tunnel, additionally it may often have a longer 1 turn or 2 turn tunnel. There is no instruction provided. All rat safety and potty accident rules must be followed. I will be close by and observing that rules are being followed. If rat safety is not being followed or you are not removing your dog and following the 'accidents' protocol you will not be allowed to book additional ring rental time. You may share your ring rental time with another person, but everyone attending must have an account in Busy Paws with a signed student agreement and all dogs participating must have a pet profile. Please include the number of rats you need tubed for your ring rental in your booking note.
Barn Hunt Ring Rental - Ring Two - 60 minutes $70.00
Ring rental time is for self-serve practice. I will supply you with tubed rats ringside. PREREQUISITE - Intro to Barn Hunt at Run Wild or if you have done Barn Hunt elsewhere you must email Kelsey at [email protected] to discuss if you are eligible. Ring Two is considered our Novice/Open course. Will always have a novice or Open level tunnel, additionally it may often have a longer 1 turn or 2 turn tunnel. There is no instruction provided. All rat safety and potty accident rules must be followed. I will be close by and observing that rules are being followed. If rat safety is not being followed or you are not removing your dog and following the 'accidents' protocol you will not be allowed to book additional ring rental time. You may share your ring rental time with another person, but everyone attending must have an account in Busy Paws with a signed student agreement and all dogs participating must have a pet profile. Please include the number of rats you need tubed for your ring rental in your booking note.
Does your dog drag you into the ring like they’re late for a meeting — or do they stroll in like they couldn’t care less?
Do they bolt off the mat the moment you release them, or do they wait for you to step off first?
Is leashing up after a run a whole production?
This workshop is all about developing routines that support your dog’s mindset and drive. We’ll break down what your individual dog needs from the moment they step out of the car, through the blind process, into the ring and all the way back to the car after your run.
You’ll leave with a routine that strengthens your dog’s focus, confidence, and enthusiasm for the hunt.
We will begin with a review of Teams specific rules and answer questions. I will also share my professional opinion from observing numerous teams runs both at Regional and National events as well as handling my own dog on multiple teams with a variety of partners.
I will help you strategize and determine a game plan that will work best for your dogs to successfuly work together!
2026 National entries open on July 1st and our local Regional's entries open August 2nd. This is a great opportunity to figure out if your dogs will make a good team or not.
Each team will get 3 turns in the ring.
Each dog needs a handler.
Sign up is per dog, not team.
New/prospective teams are welcome, I can help you introduce team hunting in a safe manner, but in general your dog will need to be okay with sharing the ring and rats with your team partner. It is also typically not the best choice to team two dogs that play together on a regular basis, unless both are extremely focused on hunting, as frequent attempts to play is not tolerated in Teams runs.
✅ Pre-requisite - Barn Hunt Open Title or above
Email me with any questions - [email protected]
This workshop will focus on building understanding and value for tunnels. We will work on building improved compliance with your verbal command and increase distance with your sends. Rats will not be out for this workshop.
You need to bring the "goods" which means some VERY HIGH VALUE rewards, that may mean food and/or toy, depending on your dog. Bring options, variety so we can find what your dog says is worth tunneling for.
Let us help you develop some skills for tunnel compliance and improve your efficiency with tunneling!
Email Kelsey with any questions at [email protected]
Introduction to Barn Hunt Private Lesson- 25 minute $25.00
This is a one time 25 minute private lesson for dogs trying Barn Hunt for the first time. You and your dog will get an introduction to the rats (safely in PVC tubes) and the environment of a Barn Hunt. The instructor will help assess your dog’s interest and help them understand the concepts of the sport and competitions.
Please Bring:
Leash, collar or harness
High value rewards, treats and/or toys
Water
Please park along the backside of Zanee Arena near the Barn Hunt rings and potty your dog upon arrival. Please then wait for your instructor to invite you in the arena to start your lesson, this is especially important if they are finishing up with another student
This lesson type should only be booked if your dog needs an introduction to rats. If you have done an introduction previously here at Run Wild or elsewhere you should book a Novice/Open Level Lesson.
Email the Barn Hunt Lead with any questions
[email protected]
Master Level Private Barn Hunt Lesson - 25 minute $55.00
This lesson is for a handler with a dog hunting at the Master Level in Barn Hunt. During this lesson we can work through any issues you may be experiencing and review and discuss rules for competing as needed.
**For multiple handlers wanting to share lesson time back-to-back lessons must be booked. Please bring: High value treats Toys Water
Email [email protected] with questions
Master Level Private Barn Hunt Lesson - 55 minute $110.00
This lesson is for a handler with 2-4 dogs hunting at the Master Level in Barn Hunt.
During this lesson we can work through any issues you may be experiencing and review and discuss rules for competing as needed.
2 dogs minimum and 4 maximum per lesson.
**For multiple handlers wanting to share lesson time back-to-back lessons must be booked.
Please bring:
High value treats
Toys
Water
Email [email protected]
Novice/Open Level Private Barn Hunt Lesson - 25 minutes $55.00
This lesson is for a handler with up to 2 dogs hunting at the Novice or Open Level in Barn Hunt. Dogs must have completed an Introduction lesson prior to booking.
During this lesson we can work through any issues you may be experiencing and review and discuss rules for competing. Bring rewards for your dog, we can decide what to use when to get the best performance!
2 dogs maximum per lesson.
**For multiple handlers wanting to share lesson time back-to-back lessons must be booked.
Please bring:
High value treats
Toys
Water
Email [email protected] with questions
Novice/Open Level Private Barn Hunt Lesson - 55 minute $110.00
This lesson is for a handler with 2-4 dogs hunting at the Novice or Open Level in Barn Hunt. Dogs must have completed an Introduction lesson prior to booking.
During this lesson we can work through any issues you may be experiencing and review and discuss rules for competing. Bring rewards for your dog, we can decide what to use when to get the best performance!
2 dogs minimum and 4 maximum per lesson.
**For multiple handlers wanting to share lesson time back-to-back lessons must be booked.
Please bring:
High value treats
Toys
Water.
Email [email protected] with questions
Senior Level Private Barn Hunt Lesson - 25 minute $55.00
This lesson is for handlers with up to 2 dogs hunting at Senior Level. During this lesson we can work through any issues you may be experiencing and review and discuss rules for competing as needed. Bring rewards for your dog, we can decide what to use when to get the best performance!
2 dogs maximum per lesson.
**For multiple handlers wanting to share lesson time back-to-back lessons must be booked. Please bring: High value treats Toys Water.
Email [email protected] with questions
Senior Level Private Barn Hunt Lesson - 55 minute $110.00
This lesson is for handlers with 2-4 dogs hunting at Senior Level. During this lesson we can work through any issues you may be experiencing and review and discuss rules for competing as needed. Bring rewards for your dog, we can decide what to use when to get the best performance!
2 minimum and 4 dogs maximum per lesson.
**For multiple handlers wanting to share lesson time back-to-back lessons must be booked. Please bring: High value treats Toys Water.
Email [email protected] with questions
