Canine Hoopers Club

In this one we talk about the people side of instructing a Canine Hoopers class. In most dog training instructing situations we are training the people how to train their own dogs. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions for future topics https://www.face...

In this episode we talk about how our dog sports relationship and our everyday relationship with our dogs interact. How I feel that to get the best from our sports dog relationship. trust and teamwork outside of the ring are absolutely important. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page...

Today we discuss the pros and cons of using arms in Hoopers handling. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions for future topics https://www.facebook.com/people/Canine-Hoopers-Club/61579531480456/

This is our 30th episode and to celebrate we are having a 30% off our online courses FOR 48 hours only they can be found on our website - www.caninehoopersclub.co.uk use code THIRTYFOR30 to get the discount. In this week's episode we talk to Julie Irving about her preparation, journey and experience competing at the European Open Hoopers competition with her two border collies. A flavour of the at...

In this episode Melanie is on the other end of the mic talking about her journey into dog training , dog sports and becoming a dog trainer. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions for future topics https://www.facebook.com/people/Canine-Hoopers-Club/61579...

In this podcast we get into the specifics of what I would look at doing to help your dogs confidence/ clarity in the ring when doing not for competition runs. How to Plan and use them effectively so they put money back in the bank for future runs. Running your NFC run just as you would a competition run and just chucking a toy in isn't what most dogs need . They planned strategies for NFC runs tha...

It's been a busy outdoor season as we wind down for winter indoor shows here are some of my thoughts and hopefully we can take these into the winter and the new season ahead. Standing in a ring giving up time to desgin courses and then judge instead of concentrating solely on your dog is a big thing. Words can have a big ,long lasting impact so please have kidness in mind, support each other and e...

In this weeks episode I talk about why shaping before hoopers helps . Shaping builds the if at first you don’t succeed try again mentality- resilience. Common pitfalls of when to wait for more and when to help .To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link: https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions for...

I discuss the process I typically go through when desgining Hoopers courses and how beginners courses can take the most time to design. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions for future topics https://www.facebook.com/people/Canine-Hoopers-Club/615795314...

In this episode we discuss behaviours around rewards that can hinder our progress in the competition ring. The importance of building reward routines that the dog understands and helps build clarity and confidence. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions...

Sometimes Hoopers can be a dog's first experience of training and it works . Other times we need to put a dog trainers hat on rather than the Hoopers trainers hat. Don't give up , with the right help training can enhance your relationship and your dog's behaviour. Any breed can do Hoopers just some need a bigger support network and to concentrate on the small stuff first. To keep up to date with a...

What type of dog makes a good Hoopers dog? We discuss the pros and cons of each. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions for future topics https://www.facebook.com/people/Canine-Hoopers-Club/61579531480456/

The training that builds resilience are the fun games and not the important stuff. People tend to get frustrated when the important stuff goes wrong and this can knock a dog's confidence. Good planning and breaking training into small steps can help build your dog's confidence and resilience. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoop...

The actual Hoopers training is the exciting bit ,so in the hot spell we are having ,its a great chance to get back on track and write down those training plans. Detailed training plans are key to progress and succesful training, else we probably won't train the actual bits we need to progress. Utilising my Hoopers diary to see what we have struggled with and transferring that to an actionable plan...

Some of my thoughts on judging with an emphasis on barrels To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions for future topics https://www.facebook.com/people/Canine-Hoopers-Club/61579531480456/

As we unpack and look back for our show debrief with the view of implementing feedback for future shows . Reflecting on what went well and what we can change. The story behind our choice of Charity this year Pumpkin & Friends - a personal story about our youngest Border collie Chase who had to retire early from all sports last November. A still undiagnosed condition that has took us down numer...

Looking and thinking about what I would do differently with my soon to be new Hoopers dog. Deciding upon my system before training and having an idea of a training plan but knowing there has to also be flexibility to suit the individual dog. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and m...

In this Episode we discuss how videoing your runs can help you both in training and in competition To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions for future topics https://www.facebook.com/people/Canine-Hoopers-Club/61579531480456/

Training you know what to do - the exercises , the timing and rewards - but there's something missing. Why I believe listening to our dogs and trying to understand how they are feeling can really help our partnership. Training is a two way conversation and our dogs are talking to us all the time we just don't always hear them. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://...

What are the best rewards to use when training ? We discuss food, toys and more in today's episode . To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions for future topics https://www.facebook.com/people/Canine-Hoopers-Club/61579531480456/

In this episode we talk about everything from choosing a puppy for Canine Hoopers , to rough outlines of what I like to do training wise with young dogs. Life skills is a big part of young dog training for us and is hugely beneficial for dogs if they are to be successful and happy doing the sport we enjoy. Over the years of raising my own and teaching hundreds of puppy classes over the years I hav...

This episode looks at the routine I follow for my warm up /cool down with my border collie Blitz. I find having a routine helps prepare us both physically and mentally for running the Hoopers course. It also can highlight areas to keep an eye on that may need attention whilst they are just a niggle before they become a major concern. It's always a good idea to consult a professional to get tailore...

Behind the Scenes of a Hoopers Show This episode is all about the hidden layers of show organising — the decisions, the prep, the tiny details that shape the whole experience long before entries even open. Whether you’re an organiser, a volunteer, or just someone who loves understanding how things work, you’ll get a real sense of the care and thought that goes into making a show feel fair, friendl...

Today we are talking about the human end of the lead. Competition nerves, anxiety ,why it happens and what we can do to help us both in preparation and in the moment. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you can follow our Facebook page and message us with suggestions for future topics https://www.facebook.com/peopl...

We chat To Evie who competes mainly with her cocker spaniel and judged her first Hoopers competition when she was 16 years old. We get her experience as a junior handler and judge and her views on what the future could hold for for juniors wanting to be involved in Hoopers. To keep up to date with all news Hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club Also you c...