Introduction to Hoopers

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LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 28 October 2024
LEVEL
No Qualification Levels Explained
DURATION
1 day, 9am-4pm
LEARNING AREA
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ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Introduction to Hoopers

Hooper’s is a fun dog sport that is ideal for dogs and owners of all ages and fitness levels. Hoopers is a relatively new (and fun!) type of dog sport that has grown in popularity over the last few years.

Ideal for dogs and owners of all ages and fitness levels, the flowing courses see dogs navigating a series of hoops, barrels and tunnels. It has a similar pace and excitement as the agility category but without the jumps and tight turns– making it accessible for everyone!

Aims:
- To promote good dog behavior and responsible dog ownership.
- To have a good knowledge of the aspects of Hoopers as a low impact, fun sport for dogs.
- To encourage consistency throughout the training in a friendly and respectful manner.

All training must be done using modern force-free techniques.

What you will learn

On this course you will learn about the equipment, and how to train your dog to navigate the equipment.

All training is positive, and the emphasis is on fun. The course will be part theory, and part practical.

You will be given guidance and handouts on verbal cues, and how to make pieces of equipment at home.

There will be a classroom session where you will be given information about rules, regulations and the history of the sport.

Entry requirements

This is a very gentle introduction to the sport, there is no prior experience necessary.

Assessment

Feedback sheet, Q&A, and fun practical activities.

Progression

Improvers Hoopers, course running, awards and competitions.

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.


On this course you will learn about the equipment, and how to train your dog to navigate the equipment.

All training is positive, and the emphasis is on fun. The course will be part theory, and part practical.

You will be given guidance and handouts on verbal cues, and how to make pieces of equipment at home.

There will be a classroom session where you will be given information about rules, regulations and the history of the sport.

This is a very gentle introduction to the sport, there is no prior experience necessary.

Feedback sheet, Q&A, and fun practical activities.

Improvers Hoopers, course running, awards and competitions.

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.


Dates & Locations

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  • Location - Bicton College
  • Start Date - 28 October 2024
  • Day/Time - Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
  • Tuition Fees: Tuition Fees: £0.00*
            
    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

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Course Code 12641-BIC-24

Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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