Our first BALE HUNT FUN TRIAL!  9am Start, with Briefing 10 minutes prior.

Held at the Dogs West showgrounds, 602 Warton Rd, Southern River.

This is a fun activity for all breeds of dogs, including mixed breeds, 6 months of age or older. Sorry, no bitches in season allowed to this event.

It involves a scented item (quarry) placed in closed pvc tubes hidden in loose straw or hay and/or between or on top of the bales.

Dogs and their handlers take turns in an approximate 7m x 7m enclosure to search for the scented tube(s). The dog must CLIMB onto at least one bale, navigate a short, straight TUNNEL, and LOCATE one or more TUBEs that has/have the quarry in it. The experienced dogs are given a tunnel with one or more turns and more tubes to find. A step up made of straw is part of the setup so small dogs will find it easier to get onto a bale.

*Note: if you have an older dog, they can still come but can omit the climb onto a bale and/or ignore the tunnel item.

If you are attending for the first time, you should enter (circle) "A" Instinct / Novice on the FB supplemental entry form (located on our FB page). 

If you have attended a practice session before then you may enter "B" Intermediate / Advanced on the FB supplemental entry form.

Each dog and handler team will be introduced to the quarry item, how to search for it in the straw, and the simple rules of the game. Expect to be in attendance for at least 2 hours or more since this event will be run as an unofficial Fun Trial, and everyone gets 3 runs.
Please note, we cannot refund an entry should you be unable to attend. 

Dog and handler teams take turns searching the bales and will have 3 runs each.

Bring a hat, raincoat, chair, water, snacks, and dog treats if you want.

Please keep your dogs on a lead at all times.

No Flexi-leads in the parking area nor training ring.

When you enter please type in the Note section your DOG'S NAME and BREED. Thank you!