Alitu<![CDATA[Canine Hoopers Club]]>en-gbpodcast8d6d5d11-c591-52f3-97a6-cdda0e1f55b3serialpawesomedogsmelanie@gmail.comMelanie SharingMelanie SharingMelanie Sharingfalseef20faa8-4479-413c-83e9-666a2c31a869<![CDATA[BTS Of Organising a show and Wigton 2026]]>Behind the Scenes of a Hoopers Show This episode is all about the hidden layers of show organising — the decisions, the prep, the tiny details that shape the whole experience long before entries even open. Whether you’re an organiser, a volunteer, or just someone who loves understanding how things work, you’ll get a real sense of the care and thought that goes into making a show feel fair, friendly, and well‑run.

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]]>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:04:00 GMT00:27:58full111212Melanie Sharingbc818a9e-287d-493f-803e-4138a2a248f8<![CDATA[The Human Half: Nerves, Pressure, and Finding Your Calm]]>Today we are talking about the human end of the lead. Competition nerves, anxiety ,why it happens and what we can do to help us both in preparation and in the moment.

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]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:04:00 GMT00:40:15full111111Melanie Sharing74a9125e-d424-483e-9625-99798520db76<![CDATA[Ringside with Evie: A Junior Handler's Path to Judging ]]>We chat To Evie who competes mainly with her cocker spaniel and judged her first Hoopers competition when she was 16 years old. We get her experience as a junior handler and judge and her views on what the future could hold for for juniors wanting to be involved in Hoopers.

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]]>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:04:02 GMT00:16:58full1199Melanie Sharing1deaedde-341b-42a0-a414-ff7d0033b5be<![CDATA[Big Feelings , Small Steps: Confidence - Building for Sensitive Dogs ]]>Not every dog immediately thrives in the Hoopers competition ring. Some dogs stress down and are easily spotted , some stress up and some dogs are just over aroused. Some of the basics are a good starting point for all dogs. Some issues need specific steps to help build the confidence ready for the show environment. It can take a very long time and its important to go at the dog's pace.

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]]>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:04:00 GMT00:43:54full111010Melanie Sharinga823fad3-a5d3-41bd-8f05-ff58bfb616c2<![CDATA[The One with the Course Walk]]>We talk about what we can do when walking a course to optimize our chances of success when we come to navigate it with our dog.

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]]>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT00:21:49full1188Melanie Sharing6fd3ca58-e007-431a-a999-4e221920d498<![CDATA[Building Confidence from Week 1: A Peek Into My Beginner Programme]]>Lots of training for Canine Hoopers can look similar. Although there will be differences between what instructors choose to teach first and a beginners course syllabus. Here I share a glimpse at what my Beginners Course can look like. As always its not set in stone as it is adapted to the dogs and owners within the class. Also dogs like us can have off days. This is generally what my beginners will be introduced to over the course of around 6 weeks. To keep up to date and for free training tips sign up to date sign up to our newsletter https://mailchi.mp/666a253bcd30/pawesome-dog-training-cumbria-newsletter and also follow our new Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/people/Canine-Hoopers-Club/61579531480456/

]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:03:00 GMT00:20:02full1177Melanie Sharinga2144a64-8041-40c4-9333-726ff785bb19<![CDATA[If Only Distance Handling Came In a Potion Bottle]]>In this episode, we dive into the world of distance handling in Canine Hoopers We explore the real factors that help dogs build confident distance skills, and the common habits that quietly get in the way. From foundations to clarity we look at what we can do to support our dogs working at a distance… and why it’s far more empowering than any imaginary potion bottle To keep up to date and for free training tips sign up to date sign up to our newsletter https://mailchi.mp/666a253bcd30/pawesome-dog-training-cumbria-newsletter

]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:06:00 GMT00:22:22full1166Melanie Sharingfd35d7ca-9841-4cf9-bfbf-277a924a9649<![CDATA[Before The Hoop Foundations]]>In this episode we look at some essential foundations for your dog before joining a hoopers group training class we also look at some desirable foundations that make life easier in the classes and looking at the dog in front of you . To keep up to date with all news hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club

]]>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:06:00 GMT00:27:44full1155Melanie Sharinga81289f4-21ea-414e-8bcb-8739aab549e1<![CDATA[Shug's Silent Success In Canine Hoopers]]>In this episode we interview special guest Lisa who talks about her hoopers journey with Shug and how being deaf has affected his training in hoopers . To keep up to date with all news hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club

]]>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:00 GMT00:19:20full1144falseMelanie Sharinga134ff40-7d75-4381-858c-388bedceb257<![CDATA[Canine Hoopers 101: What It Is and Why It's Brilliant]]>In this episode we discuss what Canine Hoopers is , the equipment the ethos and how it can build confidence and skills in all dogs. To keep up to date with all news hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club

]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:06:01 GMT00:12:26full1133Melanie Sharinga8b7f9fd-0ef3-4080-84e3-9a76838825b2<![CDATA[The language of Canine Hoopers Handling ]]>In this episode we talk about verbal and body cues that help us navigate our dogs around a canine hoopers course. The essential cues that you need for a beginners course and further cues that can be helpful as you encounter more challenges. To keep up to date with all news hoopers sign up via this link https://mailchi.mp/d88246e083fb/canine-hoopers-club

]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:06:00 GMT00:20:14full1122Melanie Sharingbd16e6e3-838b-4bd3-9e3a-ab3989915b92<![CDATA[Season 1 Trailer]]>To keep up to date and for free training tips sign up to date sign up to our newsletter https://mailchi.mp/666a253bcd30/pawesome-dog-training-cumbria-newsletter

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