Hoopers
Hoopers is a low‑impact, flowing sport where dogs navigate hoops, barrels, and tunnels at a comfortable pace. It’s designed to be accessible for all breeds and ages, focusing on smooth movement, clear communication, and teamwork, without the physical strain of jumping or tight turns. It’s calm, confidence building, and suitable for dogs who enjoy movement without pressure.
What Hoopers Is
Hoopers is all about flow. Dogs learn to move through courses in a smooth, rhythmic way, guided by your body language and cues. There’s no sharp turns or high impact jumps, just clear communication and enjoyable movement. It’s ideal for dogs who love to move but need a safe, welfare‑led activity that supports their body and mind.
What Your Dog Will Learn
🎓 Distance handling
🎓 Smooth, flowing movement
🎓 Confidence around equipment
🎓 Clear communication and teamwork
🎓 Body awareness and safe movement patterns
🎓 Working calmly in new environments
Hoopers Is Suitable For
✅ All breeds and ages
✅ Puppies learning safe movement
✅ Older dogs needing low‑impact activity
✅ Dogs recovering from high‑impact sports
✅ Dogs who enjoy movement but not pressure
✅ Beginners
✅ Experienced teams looking for progression, distance work, or competition pathways
How Classes Are Run
🐶 Small groups for a calm, supportive environment
🐶 Simple, achievable setups
🐶Dogs work at their own pace
🐶Clear, structured coaching
🐶 No jumping, no sharp turns, no pressure
🐶4‑week block bookings or PAYG (subject to space)
Progression & Opportunities
You can train purely for fun, or you can explore structured progression and competition if you enjoy working towards goals.
Super Hoopers Competitions (Devon, Somerset & Dorset)
Alongside Jodie, I co‑run Super Hoopers, offering CHUK and BK9 competitions across Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. These events are friendly, supportive, and suitable for both beginners and experienced teams.
Competition Pathways
If you’d like to explore Hoopers more widely, CHUK and BK9 both offer national competition opportunities at all levels. I’m happy to help you find the right pathway for you and your dog.
Prices
Group classes: £50 per 4‑week block (paid via bank transfer, £51.30 if paid via online)
PAYG: £15 per session (subject to space)
1‑to‑1 Hoopers: £40 per hour
Block bookings help dogs build confidence and consistency, while PAYG offers flexibility when needed.