Hoopers

Hoopers is a low impact form of agility, with flowing courses making it suitable for nearly all dogs regardless of breed, age or physical ability. Obstacles consist of hoops, barrels, a contact mat, and wide straight tunnels, and the aim is to complete a course with your dog working independently a distance away from you.

I work with dogs and handlers from beginner level up to competition. My aim is always to give you the skills to work with your dog at a distance, but what that means will be unique to you and your dog, I’ll work with you as an individual. Owner or dog mobility issues are no problem as exercises can be adapted to meet your needs. I'm not a runner myself and also lack coordination so I understand how hard it can be to work through these challenges as a handler!

I am an advanced Canine Hoopers UK accredited instructor, and also take exercises and handling skills from other organisations as well as using my previous agility experience.

Classes are about having fun and building a bond with your dog. There is no pressure to compete, but I always aim to train to competition standard so that obstacles and exercises are safe for you and your dog, and so you’ll be prepared if you do decide to compete, as many of my current students do.

Booking - 

Classes at Paws4teaching, Partridge Close, Greinton. Classes for beginners through to competing dogs.

Current classes fill quickly, but beginner spaces are sometimes advertised. Spaces for more advanced dogs are rarely advertised, please get in touch if you’re interested as I may be able to find an appropriate space. To book available classes go to PAWS FOR TEACHING 

Classes at Little Orchard Dog Training, Gills Lane, Rooksbridge, BS26 2TZ. Classes run from beginners to competition level, check the LITTLE ORCHARD website for upcoming courses. We have a large number of dogs currently in training so not all courses will be advertised, so do get in touch if you’re interested in starting. If you have previous agility or hoopers experience we sometimes have spaces available in more advanced groups.

One to Ones - Not offered routinely beyond foundation stage, however please do email me if you are interested as I am hoping to have an appropriate venue soon to teach more regularly.

Course Running - Practice your skills over a competition style course. Two courses set up, best result over each counts. You can train in the ring, run for competition or a bit of both. Dates will be advertised here and via Facebook.