barn hunt
dog sport
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Barn hunt is a dog sport derived from small-game hunting. It tests a dog's ability to find rats, which are safely enclosed in aerated tubes within a maze of hay and straw bales and other obstacles. Dogs are judged on their skill in navigating this environment to locate the rats. This sport is particularly well-suited for terriers and Dachshunds, breeds originally developed for hunting vermin in burrows.1
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