Hoopers and Agility Training
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Both Hoopers and Agility are mentally and physically challenging for the dogs. The dogs have great fun and exercise whilst testing out your training, control and directional skills.
We have all breeds and sizes of dogs on our Hoopers and Agility Courses. It is especially good stimulation for working breed dogs or dogs that find obedience training difficult to concentrate on.
These options can be great fun for handlers too, increasing your bond with your dog, your understanding of each other and is great exercise. All training is done in a positive way and we are happy for you to use treats, praise, toys, and clicker training.
These options can be great fun for handlers too, increasing your bond with your dog, your understanding of each other and is great exercise. All training is done in a positive way and we are happy for you to use treats, praise, toys, and clicker training.
No rough handling of dogs is allowed at any of our lessons. If this occurs you may be warned but if it persists you may be asked to leave the course.
Our equipment is professional competition standard equipment for both activities.
NOTE: Some of the Agility equipment can be damaging to dogs whose joints are still developing. Therefore we will not allow young dogs (under 12 months) to fully use certain pieces of equipment.
Teaching on our contact equipment starts off at ground level or with mini equipment. As you progress and gradually grow in confidence, you will find you start to support your dog until they have learnt the equipment. However, as they learn, it will be your challenge to learn and adapt your handling skills to progress further and keep up with the dog.
At Little Orchard we hold Agility and Hoopers sessions booked in blocks. You do not have to compete in competition Agility to join this training course.
Footwear – Lessons will only take place if the appropriate footwear is worn. Open toe footwear such as sandals and heavy boots are not suitable. We recommend trainers or football boots with a good grip.
Sue and Sophie: “On the Agility Course, Dog and handler learn together. Safety first followed by focus and great fun! Sarah and Stuart deliver every time”.