Agility VS Hoopers !
It’s a common misconception that Hoopers is a watered down version of agility, whilst they are similar in the fact that a handler and dog need to work as a team to negotiate the course, the training for each can be quite different and the different range of skills which are developed complement each other well.
From a training perspective, Canine Hoopers World SA training is purely positive, reward based and uses choice games and free shaping to work the dogs mind as well as the body.
The results speak for themselves! We are continually being contacted by people who have started Hoopers with their dog and can’t believe the difference it has made – ‘velcro dogs’ are becoming unstuck, those lacking focus are becoming driven and, what pleases us the most, those who couldn’t or didn’t previously partake in any other activity suddenly have a whole new passion and lease of life – both dogs and handlers! Hoopers is so straightforward at the base level that anyone can have a go and try it for themselves and there are Accredited CHW instructors nationwide.
Our Accredited Instructor program is based on the principles of modern dog training and aims to promote and encourage a sport suitable for almost all handlers and dogs. The methods we endorse are tried and proven to give the best experience to both little Luke who has never participated in any sort of training or sport before as well as to Flash Lightning, the seasoned athlete whose owner is conscious that his body needs something low impact but his brain needs as much stimulation as ever.
So whether you’ve a young dog and are looking for an applied way of teaching some deep rooted foundation, or an older dog looking for a gentler outlet, if you’re less mobile yourself and are looking for a sport which lends itself to distance handling or you’re as fit as a flea and simply want to build an amazing partnership with your dog and have loads of fun doing so, why not come and try Hoopers. Let Canine Hoopers World Sa introduce you to this amazing sport!
Want to join in the buzz? Then get involved! There are Accredited Canine Hoopers World SA Instructors nationwide. You can find out more about training contact us.