Events at
On Point Elite Dog Sports - OPE!

Saturday January 17 10am - 1pm - Intro to Barn Hunt Workshop

Interested in Barn Hunt but don’t know how to get started? 

Join us for this Intro Workshop!

• Introduction to the Rats: Dogs are introduced to the rats. The introduction will progress from the dog seeing and smelling the rat in a wire cage, to smelling in a competition PVC tube. Rats are never loose, and you won’t have to touch a rat!

• Understanding the Rules: Handlers will learn the basics, including specific procedures for trials. Reading the Competitor Rulebook before the workshop is encouraged!   

• Course Elements: Dogs will practice climbing on straw bales and going through an 18-inch wide tunnel made of straw bales.

• Rat Wrangling: Handlers will receive instruction on how to properly handle the rat tubes as a handler and potentially as a "rat wrangler" (volunteer).

• First Hunt: The dog will get to apply its new skills in a barn hunt ring to locate the tube containing the rat!

• Trial Expectations: We will discuss how to enter an official trial, what to bring, and general etiquette for a trial environment. 

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What to Bring to the Workshop 

• Your dog on a 6-foot leash (no retractable leashes).  Dogs of any age may participate!

• A slip/martingale type leash.

• Water and a water dish for your dog.

• A crate or a quiet place for your dog to rest during discussions. Disruptive dogs may be asked to wait in a car.

• High-value, small treats or a quiet toy.

• Working spots are limited to 10 dog/handler teams - $30 each

• Register online today to save your spot!