About Barn Hunt International UK Barn Hunt International UK operates under licence from Barn Hunt Association LLC, with Jacqueline Tulip proudly serving as the sole licence holder in the United Kingdom.

Barn Hunt is a dynamic, scent-based sport that celebrates a dog’s natural instincts and hunt drive. Designed for dogs of all breeds and backgrounds, the activity involves navigating a course constructed from straw bales to locate the hidden scent source. It’s an engaging and rewarding way to channel your dog’s innate abilities while strengthening your bond through teamwork and fun.

A True Challenge for the Canine Nose Unlike many other scent-based sports, Barn Hunt presents a uniquely complex nose work challenge, utilising their hunt drive. Your dog will encounter a variety of scent patterns—residual, converging, flowing, and pooling—each layered throughout the course. To succeed, they must carefully investigate, analyse, and dismiss misleading trails to pinpoint the true source.

Imagine the course as a three-dimensional scent puzzle, where your dog becomes the solver, using their nose as the ultimate tool of detection. It’s instinctive, mentally stimulating, and deeply satisfying—for both dog and handler.

Committed to Authenticity At Barn Hunt UK, we stay true to the standards set by the Barn Hunt Association (BHA), ensuring an experience that reflects the sport’s original intent and integrity. To simulate a realistic hunting environment, we use ethically sourced, frozen rats as the target scent—honouring the instinctual nature of the activity.

All rats are obtained exclusively from reputable reptile food suppliers, adhering to strict sourcing practices. This approach allows us to offer a safe, controlled, and authentic scenting challenge that engages your dog’s natural hunt drive. 

Safe, Scent-Driven Discovery Neither you nor your dog will ever see or come into direct contact with the rats. They are securely enclosed within specially designed scent tubes that allow the odour to escape while keeping the contents safely hidden. This setup mimics the experience of discovering a hidden rat den, offering a realistic and stimulating challenge that engages your dog’s natural hunting instincts—without compromising safety or welfare.