Barn Hunt is based on the traditional roles of many breeds in ridding farms, barns, crop storage areas, and homes of destructive vermin. Some breeds were specifically created to fill this role, and for many of those breeds, Barn Hunt provides their first true opportunity for responsible breeders to test proper working traits in their dogs. Barn Hunt is also open to any dog of any breed or mix who wishes to play the game and can fit through an 18" wide by bale-height tall tunnel. Barn Hunt has titles, levels of increasing difficulty, and championships. Barn Hunt is an independent sport, but titles are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), the United Kennel Club (UKC), and the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC).

At RyeDoodle Boarding, Training, and K-9 Sport Complex, all dogs begin in our Barn Hunt Basics class, which introduces the four elements of barn hunt - Hunt, Find, Tunnel, and Climb. As dogs progress, they move into our Essential Skills class to gain confidence and learn problem solving skills. Advanced Skills class is for dogs that already have titles in the lower levels of barn hunt competition.