Hoopers

Hoopers Course Running Workshops

Course Running Workshops

– Suitable for dogs who are confident at sequencing, or ready for competition.

– During the workshop, you will learn how to complete a course at either starter’s or novice levels, work through handling challenges and extras and build on your dog’s confidence, independence and distance handling.

Hoopers Sequencing Workshops

Canine Hoopers UK is a new evolving sport where the dogs learn to independently navigate their way around a course made up of hoops, barrels, tunnels and touch and go mats. It is an alternative to agility. The courses are low impact, made up of smooth-flowing courses with no tight turns.

The workshops are dedicated to working on specific skills and will take place on a monthly basis.

Sequencing Workshops

– Suitable for dogs which have basic equipment value.

– During the workshops, you will start to combine equipment into sequences, building on the dog’s confidence, independence and distance handling and working through handling challenges.

Hoopers Course Analysis

Hoopers Course Analysis – NO DOG WORKSHOP

– Suitable for anyone wanting to learn how to break down and analyse a hoopers course at either starter’s or novice level.

– During the workshop, you will learn how to walk a course, learn how to pick the dog’s obvious line, learn how to handle different courses, learn hoopers competition rules, learn how to pick the best handling options for your dog

What is Canine Hoopers?

Canine Hoopers is a fast-growing dog sport that’s similar to agility but with a few unique twists! It involves dogs navigating an obstacle course that includes hoops, tunnels, tunnels, barrels, and jumps. Unlike agility, it doesn’t require any jumps over high obstacles, making it ideal for dogs of all ages, breeds, and fitness levels! 🏅

What Does Canine Hoopers Cover?

Hoopers training focuses on:

Obstacles: Navigating through hoops, barrels, tunnels, and weaving poles.
Focus and Engagement: Dogs are trained to stay engaged with their handler and work as a team.
Control and Precision: It enhances the dog’s ability to respond to cues, learning to move fluidly between obstacles.
Low-Impact: Hoopers can be gentler on the joints than traditional agility, which makes it a great option for puppies, senior dogs, or dogs recovering from injury.

Benefits of Hoopers vs. Agility

While both sports are fun and mentally stimulating, Canine Hoopers has some distinct benefits compared to traditional agility:

Lower Impact: With fewer jumps and emphasis on weaving and tunnels, Hoopers is less stressful on your dog’s joints, making it great for all ages and dogs with physical limitations.
Teamwork & Focus: Hoopers encourages a strong handler-dog relationship, as the dog works closely with the handler’s direction while staying focused on the course.
Less Physical Stress: There’s less risk of injury in Hoopers as it focuses on controlled, precise movements rather than high jumps and sharp turns.
Increased Mental Stimulation: Dogs need to think and problem-solve as they navigate through different obstacles in the course, boosting mental sharpness.

We’re currently running 2 group classes a week for dogs working at a competition level. If you’re looking to advance your dog’s Hoopers skills and take them to the next level, our 121’s will help you do just that!

Interested in joining a group class?
To get started, you’ll need a 121 session with us first to assess your dog’s current skills and make sure they’re ready for group training. After that, you can join the group classes to train with other competitive dogs!

📅 Book your 121 session today via https://bookwhen.com/pawfectpetsdogtraining to get started!

Let’s get your dog Hoopers-ready and have some fun! 🐶🌟

Hoopers Competitions

BK9 Hoopers Shows, hosted by Pawfect Pets Dog Training in partnership with T&A Agility at the incredible World Horse Welfare venue! 🐾✨

Whether you’re a seasoned Hoopers competitor or looking to try something new with your dog, these shows are the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills, have fun, and connect with other dog lovers.

📍 Location: World Horse Welfare
📆 Organizers: Pawfect Pets Dog Training & T&A Agility
💻 How to Enter: Visit https://www.bk9hoopers.com/ for details and registration.

Come and be part of this exciting event—where teamwork, flow, and fun take center stage! We can’t wait to see you and your four-legged friends there. 🐶❤️

What Our Clients Say

Check out some of the amazing feedback we get from our clients

Jess is a very competent dog trainer. She teaches you how to gain and maintain the attention of your dog to enforce positive behaviour. Our dog made massive progress after puppy class.

Ulrike Behrendt

Jess is a brilliant trainer, she is so helpful with every query and question whether that was in class or a text message after hours. She made every lesson fun and engaging and my dog was always so happy to see her. I cannot recommend Jess highly enough - her dedication and passion for these pups shows and I just think she’s fantastic at what she does. Thank you for everything Jess

Emily Girling

Had a fantastic time at our first Hoopers workshop. Jess was very clear with her instructions, and really helpful with noticing the small adjustments needed. Jess made the whole experience fun and informative. Buddy really enjoyed himself and so did I. Cannot wait for the next workshop. Many thanks Jess

Tracy Wyatt

I have just had our second 1-2-1 training session with our 1 year old spaniel. Jess recognises his “spaniel instincts” and tailors the training techniques for the best outcome. We are working on lead pulling, recall and engagement and I can’t believe the difference in just 2 sessions! If you’re looking for a kind and knowledgeable trainer I would highly recommend Jess!

Lisa Thompson

I really enjoyed our training sessions with Jess - sometimes it can be hard to find dog trainers who are good with dogs and humans but Jess definitely ticks both boxes! Her teaching was always clear and straightforward to replicate and she was always more than happy to take extra time to go over anything we were struggling with. I look forward to learning from her again!

Kiren Louise

Dog training can be overwhelming and emotional for dog owners. It can be difficult to understand why your dog is exhibiting a behaviour. Do not feel lost and overwhelmed, speak to our qualified trainer for advice and reassurance.