Barn Hunt

Got a terrier, dachshund or any dog that goes rigid at the sight of a squirrel? Barn Hunt lets them search a maze of hay bales for pet rats sealed safely in aerated tubes, with a tunnel and a climb thrown in. Any breed or mix that fits an 18-inch-wide tunnel can play, and the first step is a one-minute Instinct test: pick the rat tube out of three. Clubs and training barns hold practice sessions and fun days where you can try it without registering, so it is a low-commitment experiment for a dog with a strong hunting streak.