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Barn Hunt Rules - General Rules

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A quiz based on the April 2016 rules from the Barn Hunt Association covering the general rules
Karen Hodge
Quiz by Karen Hodge, updated more than 1 year ago
Karen Hodge
Created by Karen Hodge over 7 years ago
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Question 1

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At what age can a dog enter barn hunt trials?
Answer
  • 14 months
  • 1 year
  • 6 months
  • any age

Question 2

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

Question 3

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Deaf dogs are eligible to compete.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 4

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A dog with limited vision cannot compete in Barn Hunt events.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 5

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The minimum age for handlers to compete in Barn Hunt is:
Answer
  • 12 years
  • 18 years
  • 7 years
  • There is no minimum age.

Question 6

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The following accommodations can be made for a disabled handler:
Answer
  • 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.

Question 7

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Smoking and/or vaping is:
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  • 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.

Question 8

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Blind dogs are eligible to compete in Barn Hunt events.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 9

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Dogs in carts are eligible to compete in Barn Hunt events.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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A dog is deemed aggressive and must be disqualified if:
Answer
  • 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.

Question 13

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

Question 14

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When someone is accused of cheating, they must immediately leave the grounds.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 15

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Double handling is:
Answer
  • 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.

Question 16

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In an exhibitor is the victim of inadvertent double handling, the judge may:
Answer
  • Contact the trial chair and request a committee hearing be held.
  • NQ the competitor.
  • Rerun the competitor in a later blind.

Question 17

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In case of inadvertent double handling, the judge may:
Answer
  • 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.

Question 18

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

Question 19

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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.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 20

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Prong collars may be used on the trial grounds.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 21

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Flexi leads are not allowed anywhere on the trial grounds.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 22

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