Clever Dog or Steady Thinker: What Really Matters in Hoopers

Clever Dog or Steady Thinker: What Really Matters in Hoopers

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/

Resilience First, Obedience second

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-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/

When the Weather Says No: Using the Pause to Plan

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. 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/

Thoughts on Hoopers Judging

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/

Behind The Ring:The Story That Shaped Our Charity Choice

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 numerous rabbit holes searching for answers. My strong resiliant Chase has adapted multiple times throughout the last 7 months ,such a happy boy despite what he has had to deal with. You can read about Pumkin & Friends Charity and what they do here https://pumpkinandfriendscharity.org/ 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/