COUNTIES Dog Training Club

What is Hoopers

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Hoopers is a new offering where dogs navigate a course of Hoops, barrels, short tunnels and a touch and go mat. The courses are flowing with no tight turns or changes or direction, unless around a barrel. Low impact and with distance control.

Suitable for all dogs from 12 months.

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​What we offer

​We hold informal training every fortnight where we set up skills to train on and a short course to practice those skills.

​​To attend training you must be a financial club member.

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When and where

Training is at the club grounds Kidd Elliot Park, corner of Linwood and Kidd Roads, Te Hihi every second Tuesday 6.30pm (alternates with scent)

Training will be confirmed on our Facebook group.

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​​​​What to bring with you

• A buckle collar or quick release collar

• Food to motivate your dog (small pieces of sausage, cheese or similar) or your dogs favourite toy

• Don't bring... choke chains, or bitches in season

• Wear comfortable flat shoes suitable for outdoors

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Do's and Don'ts

• If your dog is unwell, leave him/her at home.

• If you have a reactive or aggressive dog please let your instructor know before the class starts so we can manage this safely.

• If your dog causes damage to another dog or person, and it is your fault, you are liable for any loss or damage incurred.

• Bitches in season are not allowed to attend classes, please keep yours at home.

• All dogs should be on a lead at all times, unless otherwise directed by your instructor.  

• Please, no smoking, eating or drinking during training.

• No dogs or smoking inside the club rooms.

• Do not feed your dog before coming to training, the dog will be uncomfortable working on a full stomach. 

• Try to get your dog to go to the toilet before training.  However, if your dog does toilet please clean up and place in the bins provided​​