Aiken Barn Hunt

05/23/2024

Folks please don't forget about our Fun in the Mountains Fun Test in Fayetteville NC coming up next Month! June 8th is the day! Our fabulous Barn Hunt judge Melissa Milligan will be back to design more cool courses and the temperature is going to be perfect! Come help us support a new group of Barn Hunters wanting to learn how to run a trial and our great up and coming judge! Sign up easily on Secreterrier by going to secreterrier.com/events/346/enter

This is also a GREAT way to train your dog in a show setting for a fraction of the cost of a real show! All classes only $10/run and you can run your dog up to 4 times/day in the regular classes plus up to 4 instinct classes too!

Half the proceeds will go to support the North American Mudi Alliance (NAMA)!

Secreterrier makes it easy for competitors to enter dog shows and trials online, and for show secretaries to manage all aspects of their events

05/22/2024

Would anyone have a Fetch it/air retrieve rig we could borrow in July? We are looking to possibly host a Regional Qualifier for Ultimate Air Dogs but need a Fetch it rig. We ARE ordering one but it may not get here in time.

05/16/2024

Genelda Cassie Myers took these GORGEOUS photos of Kyliee and Gryffin at Westminster! Thank you so much! These are fabulous!

05/13/2024

No love for Guppy but she showed like a rock star!

05/13/2024

Touristy view of Westminster Dog Show!

05/11/2024

Packed and on the road to Westminster Dog Show!

05/10/2024

Anyone needing last minute Westminster housing let me know. The house is a 3 bedroom home in Yonkers about 20 miles from the arena. Reservation is from Sunday till Wednesday. Photo is me and my goofball Gryffin that will be your roommates!

04/23/2024

We have a Fun Test coming up in May for anyone interested in participating and practicing with your dog! The same weekend (May 18th and 19th) we will have the first Ultimate Air Dogs event with Peach State Air Dogs at the farm! I have the sign up for the Barn Hunt Fun test copied below. We will be using Secreterrier for this trial and keep an eye out for the next fun test in June at the Fayetteville Kennel Club Building soon!

04/02/2024

YYEEeesss, we are having our 2nd National Mudi Specialty on June 12, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI. We encourage everyone to attend and sponsor an award. Registered attendees will receive the below bag filled with swag.

Register for the National Mudi Specialty: https://form.jotform.com/231774577504059

Sponsor an Award: https://form.jotform.com/231817572125051

Purchase a Show Shirt: https://dzk9designsmerch.com/products/mudi-2024-unisex-jersey-short-sleeve-tee

Register for UKC Premier Events: https://evententry.ukcdogs.com/events/premier-nationals/

For more info, https://www.northamericanmudialliance.com/upcomingevents

03/30/2024

Photos from Regionals are up!!!

From Chris Puls:
The photos for the barn hunt regional trials are now available!
I added a "Photographer's Favorites" album for those who just want to see the 'highlights'. The favorites album doesn't include the candids/awards.

https://scoutdogsphotography.com/?fbclid=IwAR26CzS-sVkj_7LSHcInJFGlxDaJGfZxDMxQVc4EAZEllfgqDDli9CT2pMw

Links to photos are below HOW TO ORDER PHOTOS Browse the photo pages below. They are listed by date/event. Be sure to note the CLASS and the image number (at the bottom of each photo). I want to be sure I get the correct photos for you! Fill out this form. BE SURE TO HIT…

03/27/2024

If anyone is available Thursday April 18th to come help us set up for the show we could really use the help! We have a 30x30 tent to set up for the dining hall near the food trucks and I know you would all like a nice dry area to eat in! Come help us get set up and see the beautiful show grounds before everyone else!

03/01/2024

Chris Puls just posted this in the Greater Columbia Obedience Club. This is in Columbia and looks like an AMAZING facility to help build your dogs confidence!

The Canine Confidence Course will be starting to accept sign ups starting Sunday! You can go to this link and choose a day/time (Sunday or later). There are a few days in March I blocked off, but as long as the date has available openings, the times available will show up once you click on the date.
[https://www.picktime.com/CanineConfidenceCourse](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.picktime.com%2FCanineConfidenceCourse%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR09vmUHCmgugd_Bp_Gw6eKzH42586o63xOEOL1s5G322T_QcjnS4-1cUI0&h=AT1N9aWOCxdXfl1nrCcct0RZatNqcG5CLYP4MfRg5Puv7LjpocxkPnXPK_G7_6AAfH0KcTRopASb-JaPFmWc_G8yN-kqmhuTuqEt_U-eY-tVX29zTmJ2IwdB2AmuJs9yIeR2704uQPO8bAnvX87txQ)

If you want to see more info, the website has been updated as well:
www.CanineConfidenceCourse.com

02/15/2024

I need to cancel lessons for the next several days. My dog Peppa has a severe eye injury and needs constant supervision. I will be leaving some rats in the barn for folks who wish to still use their time to practice. Please keep Peppa in your thoughts.

02/14/2024

Hey folks! Georgia Barn Hunt still has room in almost all levels for day of entries! If you still need Open titles for Regionals or want to finish a title in Senior before entering get on out to Lawrenceville GA!

02/03/2024

Giant holes and tunnel areas the critters made under the mats.

02/02/2024

Changes changes changes

02/01/2024

Late fees waived for the February 9-11 Aiken Barn Hunt Trial! Come play! Online registration available at www.secreterrier.com or email [email protected] and send payment via Zelle or PayPal to the same email address. If doing snail mail make checks payable to Aiken Barn Hunt

01/27/2024

Region 3 folks! Want to prep for Regionals? Need another few Qs to qualify to go? Aiken Barn Hunt has you covered! There is still lots of room for entries into our February 9-11 trial! We will have the talented Fawn Sandstedt Kovach and the most incredible Des Miller judging! There are some vendors coming as well as a mock conformation "show" on Saturday to help benefit the Aiken County Dog Club in their quest for AKC recognition.
Possum says to come find her and her friends here at the farm!
Enter online at www.secreterrier.com and look for Aiken Barn Hunt the show is in Aiken, SC at Carolina Canine Athletics Center

12/30/2023

Don't forget to tune in to see Kyliee Kikuyama and Gryffin in the Herding Group!

12/29/2023

Lots of room for all levels and all days for our January 19-21 Aiken Barn Hunt New Year New Rats trial! Start the new year in a barn! Send entries to [email protected] or sign up online at Secreterrier.com

11/25/2023

Bots are getting better.

10/25/2023

This team is fairly new to the barn hunt scene but they walked in and blasted through the levels in time for Regionals and Nationals! Keep an eye out for Vicenza Dillard and Christopher Dillard at Nationals! This pair is on a mission!

10/25/2023

This dynamic team is fairly new but they are a force to be reckoned with! Gracie and Sister teamed up shortly after Regionals and if their practices so far say anything I think this will be a team to watch! Look out Nationals! The South East is sending in the heat! Melanie J Larson and Melissa Milligan All the best luck and I can't wait to hear how you do! These ladies help run Low Country Rat Wranglers Barn Hunt Club which is one of our sister clubs and we LOVE them!

10/25/2023

Sam and Lucy are talking about all the rats they are going to find at Nationals! Huge congratulations to all the teams heading to Nationals but massive Good luck going to our local wonderteam! Christine Cameron Sarafin and Beth Charles Lindler have worked so hard in prepping for this trial and no matter what you two have already made me so very proud!

10/17/2023

I can OFFICIALLY announce I am a fully approved A level Barn Hunt Judge!

08/21/2023

Someone just tagged me in a post about Yorkie puppies for sale. I do not know ow these dogs nor was I consulted about being tagged in the post. I strongly advise anyone to beware of ads such as that especially when 60+ people are tagged in it.

Gryffin stalking a puppy photo to help get this post some attention.

08/02/2023

Had the best helpers today cleaning the barn out! Changed all the straw put and need homes for the old straw!

If you need any straw come by and grab it out of the front overhang!

07/23/2023

Gryffin blew me out of the water today with her second Open Q and a High in Class!

07/11/2023

*Dog in need of EXPERIENCED rehabilitator*

https://www.facebook.com/patricia.barnes.505?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Patricia Barnes reached out and asked if I could help her find a better fit for a dog she got from a rescue. The rescue just marked the dog as shy but this pup has FAR more fear issues than just shy and Patricia has come to realize that her home situation is not the best fit for this dog.

If you can help her PLEASE reach out to Patricia through the Facebook link above and let's see if we can get this adorable girl into a situation that will allow her to trust humans more.

I want it noted that Patricia has done everything she can to help this dog and has had to come to the very hard conclusion that she just inst right for this dog. She DID try to get the dog back to the rescue and they are not willing to take the dog back nor help her with rehoming so she is reaching out to anyone who can help. This is an awful situation to be put in for her and I applaud her realizing she isn't the right spot for this pup and trying to get her to a better solution.

Callie is around 2 years old, terrier mix. She has severe trust issues, which also leads to severe anxiety. She isn’t able to be handled at all. We don’t pet her or touch her. She has been spayed and vaccinated. I was told that she was a little skiddish and scared, I was told she was rescued from a hoarding situation. With that information I understood why she would be somewhat scared. However, it was so much more intense than I feel like I was informed about. She is house trained and crate trained. We’ve put some time into her and things appeared like it was getting better with her. But, it seems like when she gets 2 steps ahead she falls thousands of steps behind. I believe she really needs constant, all day, everyday trust building interaction. She has no problem with dogs or cats. She just does not trust humans.She’ll eat anything. As far as triggers..idk everything. I think she has separation anxiety even though she just constantly barks at us when we are home. She definitely loves other dogs.Can’t be around kids or home with a house full of people.

She’s scared of everything outside.She did like to play with this binky and the dinosaur I bought her.

07/10/2023

Shared from GCOC:

The Greater Columbia Obedience Club is happy to announce we will have two days of Danielle Scott seminars October 14-15.
Saturday subjects: Blind Crosses, Running and Critical Points, Independent Backsides
Sunday subjects: Rear Crosses, Finding the Line, Tunnels
Auditing is available all days; limited working spots are available.
Registration can be found on our website at the bottom of the classes and registration page. Payment will be offline and you will be contacted via email to complete payment.

www.gcoc.net

Scroll down on the home page to the Danielle Scott Seminars

This is an AMAZING learning opportunity!

There are several people on the wait-list. As that list gets smaller we will reopen it.  Until then, plan to come on out and watch the trial. Volunteers will get Rattie Bucks to apply towards future trial fees. See below to sign up and volunteer