Blue Barn Farm

08/19/2026

Looks like temps will be decent next week so will be teaching classes on Monday evening 8/24. Sign up here if you are interested. Any level can come.

This is a small group class for those at the novice/open level of barn hunt. Please click on the button to sign up (one dog per spot). First dog $20, second dog $10.

07/27/2026

Another hot week ahead so no lessons scheduled. Stay tuned as whenever there is a cooler day coming up I’ll post some lesson times. I actually love this weather but it’s too warm for the rats to be in their tubes and for many of the dogs when it’s upper 80’s/90’s.

07/19/2026

I have scheduled a small group lesson for Tuesday(it appears it will be cooler, finger crossed) for a couple of dogs who need to work on being quiet around other dogs (like in the blind) so I have room for 3 other dogs who are not lungers or barkers. Sign up here.

This is a small group class for those at the novice/open level of barn hunt. Please click on the button to sign up (one dog per spot). First dog $20, second dog $10. Semi private spots are $25 each ($15 for second dog).

07/13/2026

Still too hot to offer barn hunt lessons here. I will update on any availability next week.

06/25/2026

Well unfortunately it will be too hot to offer barn hunt lessons here next week. When it’s 90 outside it’s 10 degrees warmer in the arena. I’ll post availability as I watch the weather. I am teaching at Janesville as well but next classes are full.

06/23/2026

Tri, Troy and Tres enjoying the new box I gave them on a day off from teaching dogs.

06/19/2026

Yesterday between storms I had a group of Danish Swedish Farm Dogs plus a Gordon Setter come to try barn hunt. They all did great!

06/16/2026

Had 7 Airedales from ages 5 months to 11.5 years out tonight for a barn hunt lesson. It was an intro for several of them and practice runs for the others. The “newbies” took to it quickly and fun was had by all. 7 excited terriers did make a bit of noise but fortunately we are in the country.

06/08/2026

Here is an article in the New York Times about Barn Hunt!
Enjoy!

The sport, in which dogs sniff out live rats in ventilated tubes hidden in hay bales, drew dozens of dogs and their handlers to a regional tournament in Pennsylvania last week.

05/24/2026

Some of you might be interested in doing this.

We're excited to invite you to our upcoming ATT Test on June 13, 2026, hosted at the Janesville-Beloit Kennel Club in Janesville! Visit our website to download the premium and find everything you need to know.

🌐 janesville-beloitkennelclub.com/events

A lot of people haven’t heard of the AKC Temperament Test (ATT), but it’s a really fun opportunity to learn more about your dog’s confidence, stability, and recovery skills while earning an AKC title.

The ATT is designed to evaluate how dogs respond to a variety of everyday stimuli and situations, highlighting traits like emotional stability, cooperation, inquisitiveness, and appropriate social behavior in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Our Bombproof class at JBKC is a great way to help prepare your dog for the different sights, sounds, and surprises they may encounter during the test.