Introduction to Hoopers

Description

Introduction to Hoopers

Fun, flowing, low-impact dog training at Millie’s Meadow, Barham

Looking for a dog sport that builds focus, confidence, teamwork, and off-lead skills, without the physical intensity of agility?

Welcome to our Introduction to Hoopers Course at Millie’s Meadow in Barham. Bought to you by Zoe, a Canine Hoopers World Certified Instructor and dog behaviourist.

This exciting 2-part introduction is designed to give you and your dog a fun, supportive introduction to one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the UK.

What is Hoopers?

Hoopers is a flowing, low-impact activity where dogs learn to navigate a course made up of:

• Hoops
• Barrels
• Tunnels
• Sending exercises
• Directional skills

Unlike agility, Hoopers focuses on smooth movement and teamwork rather than jumping and sharp turns, making it suitable for a wide variety of dogs and handlers.

It’s fantastic for:
✔ Building engagement and handler focus
✔ Improving off-lead control
✔ Developing directional cues
✔ Strengthening recall and listening skills
✔ Increasing confidence and problem-solving
✔ Giving energetic dogs an appropriate outlet

Most importantly—it’s enormous fun.

Why Dogs Love Hoopers

Hoopers allows dogs to move naturally while learning to think, respond, and work with their owner as a team.

Many owners are surprised at how quickly they see improvements in:

• Focus around distractions
• Confidence
• Impulse control
• Ability to work at a distance
• Overall relationship and communication

Because when dogs enjoy learning, everything changes.

A Safe, Purpose-Built Training Environment

Training takes place at Millie’s Meadow, our stunning 5-acre fully enclosed dog training venue in Barham, Suffolk.

The field is:
✔ Fully enclosed with secure 6ft fencing
✔ Purpose-designed for dog training
✔ Surrounded by approximately 100 acres of woodland
✔ Complete with secure parking and calm training spaces

This allows dogs to safely experience freedom and off-lead progression in a controlled, supportive environment.

Suitable For

This course is suitable for:

• Beginners completely new to Hoopers
• Dogs needing confidence-building activities
• Energetic dogs needing mental stimulation
• Owners wanting a fun alternative to traditional training
• Dogs progressing towards greater off-lead reliability

No previous Hoopers experience is needed.

Course Information

Introduction to Hoopers – 2 Part Course

📍 Held at:
Millie’s Meadow
Sandy Lane
Barham
Ipswich
IP6 0PB

Each session is designed to gradually introduce both dogs and handlers to the foundations of Hoopers in a calm, positive, structured way.

Spaces are limited to ensure all dogs have room to learn comfortably.

Why Train With Best Behaviour Dog Training?

At Best Behaviour Dog Training, we believe dogs learn best when training is:

• Reward-based
• Progressive
• Supportive
• Real-world focused

Our aim isn’t just to teach exercises.

It’s to help dogs become more confident, thoughtful, engaged companions while giving owners practical skills they can use beyond the training field.

Whether you join us for fun, enrichment, or progression into more advanced work, Hoopers is a fantastic way to strengthen your relationship with your dog while enjoying training together.

Because training should feel like an experience, not a chore