Dog Training & Walking in St. Austell and surrounding areas
Phone:
07794360108
Email:
fransbestfrienddogtraining@gmail.com
Canine Hoopers
Overview
Canine Hoopers is a fun, low impact sport where dog run flowing courses made up of Hoops, Barrells, and Tunnels. It differs to agility as there is no jumping or tight turns required. Instead, Hoopes focuses on directional cues, distance handling, clear commination, and teamwork, making it a suitable sport for all breeds, ages, ad abilities.
Hoopers is gentle on the joints, great for mental stimulation and a fantastic way to give your dog a physical and mental work out. Unlike agility, it is inclusive of all abilities and fitness levels of both dog's and humans.
You can expect:
✔ A relaxed, supportive environment
✔ Positive reinforcement–based training
✔ Confidence-boosting obstacles and games
✔ Lots of encouragement, learning, and laughs
What you and your dog will learn.
Rewards, motivation & play based training.
Cues, handler focus & recall in social settings.
Start line waits.
Foundations for smooth, safe hoop navigation.
Distance handling techniques.
Directional casting and cues.
How to build confidence.
How to run and navigate fun, flowing courses.
As a certified Canine Hoopers Instructor and assessor, I will be running the Canine Hoopers Progress awards. There are 18 levels to complete. There awards are no pressure and optional. They are available to simply help you celebrate you and your dog's progress and teamwork.
This class is suitable for fully vaccinated sociable dogs over 5 months old. There are no prerequisites to joining, we just ask that your dog is sociable and happy to work around other dogs and people.
Progression.
Sounds like fun right!? Book your spot, by hitting the Book now button below.
Canine Hooper currently runs on Saturday morning's at 9.30 am.
All classes are £12 per session.
The class runs in 5 week blocks - you will be placed on a rolling block if you decide to continue.
Where are classes held?
We conduct our classes in an outdoor setting to give your dog a realistic learning experience. By incorporating real-life distractions, we enhance your dogs learning process.
Our venue is a half acre fenced grass paddock, just outside St. Dennis village (PL26).
Directions will be provided in your welcome email upon enrolment.