Train Barn Hunt with the Barndoleros Club
We are proud to announce that our Club President Birgit is now offering Barn Hunt classes in support of the Barndoleros Dog Club for the greater Las Cruces area.
For more than 30 years Birgit Bartoschek, initial co-founder of Four Paws Kingdom Campground in North Carolina, has specialized in dog training methods that create, “Results the Fun Way.”
Using Positive Reinforcement Training Birgit has successfully trained puppies and adult dogs in the sports of Barn Hunt, Agility, Basic Manners/obedience, Trick Training and Rally Obedience all while increasing the bond of trust between dogs and their human companions
Something she is particularly passionate about is the importance of playing and bonding in order to train dogs – this approach has helped her succeed in competitions overseas and in the US.
She and her Corgi Belle (MACH 4 – now 12 years old), also found their love for Barn Hunt a few years ago and that passion laid the groundwork for establishing the “Barndoleros of Las Cruces” as a BHA recognized dog sports club.
What is Barn Hunt?
Sight, Smell and hearing are all senses used by dogs when they hunt.
The sport of Barn Hunt gives us a fantastic opportunity to watch our dogs use their natural abilities while they search for a live rat in the straw/hay in a Barn Yard like setting .
(Rats are safely enclosed in aerated tubes)
Dogs will climb up and over and run through a tunnel built out of straw bales.
We have the opportunity to learn about this world of scent behavior, observe our dogs and be the voice to tell where they found the rat.
We are proud to announce that our Club President Birgit is now offering Barn Hunt classes in support of the Barndoleros Dog Club for the greater Las Cruces area.
For more than 30 years Birgit Bartoschek, initial co-founder of Four Paws Kingdom Campground in North Carolina, has specialized in dog training methods that create, “Results the Fun Way.”
Using Positive Reinforcement Training Birgit has successfully trained puppies and adult dogs in the sports of Barn Hunt, Agility, Basic Manners/obedience, Trick Training and Rally Obedience all while increasing the bond of trust between dogs and their human companions
Something she is particularly passionate about is the importance of playing and bonding in order to train dogs – this approach has helped her succeed in competitions overseas and in the US.
She and her Corgi Belle (MACH 4 – now 11 years old), also found their love for Barn Hunt a few years ago and that passion laid the groundwork for establishing the “Barndoleros of Las Cruces” as a BHA recognized dog sports club.
What is Barn Hunt?
Sight, Smell and hearing are all senses used by dogs when they hunt.
The sport of Barn Hunt gives us a fantastic opportunity to watch our dogs use their natural abilities while they search for a live rat in the straw/hay in a Barn Yard like setting .
(Rats are safely enclosed in aerated tubes)
Dogs will climb up and over and run through a tunnel built out of straw bales.
We have the opportunity to learn about this world of scent behavior, observe our dogs and be the voice to tell where they found the rat.
New Beginner Classes will be starting the week of November 6, 2023
New six weeks training sessions will start again the week of Nov. 6, 2023
The class load will be max 6 dogs.
I’m planning on Barndoleros Classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
with morning and evening classes.
If you are an already existing student you might have schedule changes. Please give me two alternative time choices for your availability.
I also would need to know what works for you : Day or evening and which of the days mentioned above.
I’m definitely planning a morning and an evening class for new students.
Depending on your availability I will determine the class levels: Novice, Open, Senior or Master.
I can make room for you in a class if you like to enroll more than one dog.
Please note: If YOU have to cancel a class during the six week period I can’t promise you an alternative spot.
There will be NO DRILLS offered during the week.
Private classes can be booked for up to two dogs.
We will have some practice runs on some weekends and if I’m in town, some Thursday evenings.
Dates will be flexible and announced at the Barndoleros website or by email.
Please use the form below to get in touch or email me directly.