Run Wild Dog Sports is the premiere 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, 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
This is not an introduction class. Group classes are reserved for teams currently active in competing or that have previously been introduced to Barn Hunt and have an interest in competition in the future. Rules will be discussed and reviewed like a competition.
In this 6-week class session, each team will rotate through a run order for 2 turns in the ring each week. Your turns in the ring will be tailored to you and your dog's specific needs and level.
Bring rewards for your dog, we can decide what to use, for your individual dog as motivation to get the best performance!
Please make sure you read your confirmation email with important details.
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Prerequisite: Dogs must be familiar with Barn Hunt meaning they have had an Introduction here at Run Wild or elsewhere, are already competing, OR you get instructor permission)
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
This is a group class for teams training and competing 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 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 hides close together and rat/litter discrimination.
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 so we can be prepared with the appropriate number of tubed rats!
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.
Each registrant 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.
There will be no formal instruction given during this practice time, specific requests can be made like clusters, perimeter hides, threshold hides, rat/litter discrimination puzzles etc. In between your turns you are expected to help run the ring for others and this includes but is not limited to; inside rat wrangling, outside rat wrangling, and/or timing.
Please make sure you include in your booking note what level you will be practicing at so we can be prepared with the appropriate number of tubed rats!
This workshop is sponsored by the Barn Hunt Club and will focus on building value and understanding for what is expected when a tunnel command is given.
Step 1 - Start with an easy (for your dog) tunnel and once value and understanding is developed. We will run all dogs thru a step before advancing to the next step.
Step 2 - Advance to longer tunnels, increased complexity, like more turns and the potential of including but not limiting to jogs and/or skylight entrances.
Step 3 - Begin to develop a distance send, because being able to send your dog to seek out the tunnel at any level is much more efficient than you having to "point it out", and anyone in Master knows we can encounter situations where both entrances are within a distance challenge.
Step 4 - Poof your work with hunting as part of the picture. It is important to provide a realistic situation to what you have in a trial. Lots of dogs become difficult to enforce tunneling when paired with hunting.
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.
Exact tunnel set ups will be determined based on level of dogs and what is noted as most common struggles among attendees. We cannot guarantee we will be able to set up every available option, but we will do our best to set up what will help the majority improve upon confidence and skills.
Each dogs total ring time will not exceed 20 minutes.
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 $55.00
This is a 25 minute private lesson for handlers with a dog brand new to Barn Hunt. 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.
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 Instructors with 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
Ring Rental Barn Hunt - 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.
Ring Rental Barn Hunt - 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.
Ring Rental Barn Hunt - 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.
Ring Rental Barn Hunt - 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.
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
