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Canine Hoopers
Canine hoopers is dog sport using a low course of hoops, barrels and tunnels. Dog and handler solve lines through distance handling and cues; the focus is low-impact teamwork.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Complete the hoopers course smoothly, safely and legally with clear handler communication.
Teilnehmer
One dog-handler team per run.
Teamgröße
One dog-handler team per run.
Spielfeld
Flat dog-sport field or hall with hoops, barrels, tunnels, start/finish line and judge/trainer area.
Dauer
Duration depends on course, class, ring procedure and organiser regulations.
Wertung
Depending on organisation: time, faults, line handling, course completion or title/level requirements.
Gewinnbedingung
Best valid run score or passed level/title standard.
Ausrüstung
Hoops, barrels, tunnels, markers, rewards, safe footing and leash/harness rules by organisation.
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- incorrect exercise performance
- missed station
- dog out of control
- unauthorised aid
- eligibility or ring-procedure violation
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- Canine Hoopers World Canine Hoopers World · training-guide · medium
- UK Hoopers competition rules UK Hoopers · rulebook · medium
- Canine Hoopers UK Rules and Regulations Canine Hoopers UK · rulebook · medium