Introduction to Canine Hoopers, 9 August 2025

Have you always wanted to try canine hoopers but not had the chance? Join us at Paws4Fun Agility Club for a 3-hour introduction session.

In canine hoopers, dogs navigate a course of hoops, tunnels, barrels, and a flat "contact" board. The obstacles for Hoopers have been chosen to make the sport as low impact as possible which makes it a great sport for senior and disabled dogs, as well as extra large and extra small dogs, and dogs who are not built for jumping. The courses are designed to be flowing, and tight turns are not allowed.

This session will be led by Lauren Taylor. Lauren is a 2018 graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy, a current Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner, an accredited instructor with Canine Hoopers UK, and has been teaching agility since 2017. She began her dog training journey working with her family’s Berger Picard puppy back in 2009 and has since trained and competed in a wide variety of dog sports. Since her dogs have retired from agility she has been focusing more on lower impact, senior- and puppy-friendly sports such as hoopers. She has a soft spot for nervous and shy dogs, and loves helping dogs and handlers build confidence through teamwork.