What is Barn Hunt?

Barn hunt originated with the critter catching dogs on farm like terriers. Dogs and handlers would work together to catch the destructive rats through the mazes of hay bales and farm equipment. Modern barn hunt rats get the luxury of a well protected and ventilated tube where the dogs cant reach them, but the maze the dogs must search through remains the same. As any Siberian owner with the mole hunting trenches dug through the petunias, this breed has a talent for finding hidden varmints!

Getting Started

Safety Check: Dogs participating in barn hunt should have practice with a recall, the gates enclosing the barn hunt area can sometimes be short enough to be jumped. 
Vet Check: Talk with your vet to ensure your dog is healthy enough to participate in this activity.  ​

Finding a Mentor

The best place to find a mentor is through your local Siberian Husky Club, or through the parent club at www.shca.org. ​

Titles

There are ​a number of titles available through the American Kennel Club. Visit the AKC for a list of rules and requirements for these titles.

Novice Barn Hunt (RATN)
Open Barn Hunt (RATO)
Senior Barn Hunt (RATS)
Master Barn Hunt (RATM)
Barn Hunt Champion (RATCh)
Master Champion (RATChX)
Crazy 8s Bronze (CZ8B)
Crazy 8s Silver (CZ8S)
Crazy 8s Gold (CZ8G)
Crazy 8s Platinum (CZ8P)

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SHCGG In the Barn