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A quiz based on the April 2016 rules from the Barn Hunt Association covering the general rules

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Barn Hunt Rules - General Rules

Question 1 of 22

1

At what age can a dog enter barn hunt trials?

Select one of the following:

  • 14 months

  • 1 year

  • 6 months

  • any age

Explanation

Question 2 of 22

1

There is no limit on the size of dog that can enter in Barn Hunt events.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 22

1

Deaf dogs are eligible to compete.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 22

1

A dog with limited vision cannot compete in Barn Hunt events.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 22

1

The minimum age for handlers to compete in Barn Hunt is:

Select one of the following:

  • 12 years

  • 18 years

  • 7 years

  • There is no minimum age.

Explanation

Question 6 of 22

1

The following accommodations can be made for a disabled handler:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Assistance getting to the blind and from the blind to the ring

  • Removing the collar and leash from the dog inside the ring.

  • Retrieving rat tubes from the indicated locations.

  • Adjusting the course to allow for mobility equipment.

  • An assistant to hold the dog in the blind.

Explanation

Question 7 of 22

1

Smoking and/or vaping is:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Not allowed at any barn hunt trial.

  • Is allowed, but cannot smoke within 20' of a bale.

  • Is allowed, but cannot smoke within 50' of a bale.

  • Is allowed, but not inside the blind.

  • Is allowed, but not within 20' of a blind.

Explanation

Question 8 of 22

1

Blind dogs are eligible to compete in Barn Hunt events.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 22

1

Dogs in carts are eligible to compete in Barn Hunt events.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 22

1

The judge may allow a lame dog to compete if the exhibitor provides evidence a signed release from a vet.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 22

1

A dog cannot be deemed aggressive if no injury (to dog or human) has occurred.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 22

1

A dog is deemed aggressive and must be disqualified if:

Select one or more of the following:

  • There is an attack with contact against another dog or person with intent to harm.

  • A dog postures and voices a low growl while in the blind.

  • A dog nipping the rat wrangler as the tube is removed.

  • No attack occurred, but a bite would likely have happened if the involved parties hadn't acted quickly.

Explanation

Question 13 of 22

1

The following are grounds for dismissal from a Barn Hunt trial for misconduct/lack of sportsmanship:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Loudly arguing with another competitor

  • Being intoxicated.

  • Fighting.

  • Cursing while in the ring.

  • Showing disrespect to the scribe or rat wrangler.

  • Cheating.

  • Incorrectly accusing another of cheating.

Explanation

Question 14 of 22

1

When someone is accused of cheating, they must immediately leave the grounds.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 22

1

Double handling is:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Overhearing the judge and/or rat wrangler discussing the position of rat tubes.

  • A spectator saying "Climb" when the judge fails to make the call.

  • Pointing a camera at a rat location so as to capture the dog's indication.

  • Any form of aiding the competitor inside the ring.

  • Requires a trial committee hearing possibly leading to dismissal of the competitor aided by the double handling.

Explanation

Question 16 of 22

1

In an exhibitor is the victim of inadvertent double handling, the judge may:

Select one of the following:

  • Contact the trial chair and request a committee hearing be held.

  • NQ the competitor.

  • Rerun the competitor in a later blind.

Explanation

Question 17 of 22

1

In case of inadvertent double handling, the judge may:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Re-run the team in a later blind

  • NQ the competitor in the ring.

  • NQ the person who initiated the cue for all runs for the day.

  • NQ the person who initiated the cue for their next run.

  • Give a verbal warning to the person who initiated the cue, with no consequences to either competitor.

Explanation

Question 18 of 22

1

If a dog is exceptionally disruptive in the blind, a trial official and/or judge may dismiss the dog from the blind.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 22

1

If you receive a non-qualifying score for failing to tunnel within the time allowed, you can protest the judge's decision by providing video evidence that your dog performed the tunnel.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 20 of 22

1

Prong collars may be used on the trial grounds.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 21 of 22

1

Flexi leads are not allowed anywhere on the trial grounds.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 22 of 22

1

Dogs cannot be trained on the trial grounds before or during any licensed trial. This includes:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Practicing on hay bales.

  • Taking the dog to see the rats in cages.

  • Training recalls on a flexi lead.

  • Sending your dog through an agility tunnel.

  • Walking the dog around the outside of the competition rings to acclimate to the environment.

Explanation

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