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Hoopers Agility Equipment for Professionals & Clubs
Master distance work without jump impact: With our Hoopers Agility equipment, you promote your dog's mental stimulation and bond without putting strain on the joints. Every piece of equipment is optimized for maximum stability and injury prevention, ensuring focus remains entirely on smooth guidance through the course.
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Buy Hoopers Equipment: Safety, Visibility, and Mobility
The dog sport Hoopers requires perfect coordination between human and dog at a distance. For your training to be successful, Hoopers obstacles must combine technical precision with thoughtful design. Our professional equipment focuses on minimal risk of injury, high visibility, and easy mobility.
Maximum Stability for Effective Distance Control
A major advantage for trainers and clubs is wind stability. While conventional devices often tip over, we include special ground pegs for anchoring directly with our Hoops, Hoopers tunnels, and barrels. This ensures the course stays securely in place even in stormy weather or with very dynamic dogs, making precise distance control possible in the first place.
Optimal Orientation: New Colored Nets for Gates
Dogs orient themselves visually within the course. Since blue and yellow appear most high-contrast in a dog's color spectrum, we specifically use these colors for our Hoopers barrels and hoops. A true innovation is our new colored nets for plastic gates: they massively increase visibility without increasing wind load. This helps the dog maintain the ideal line at high speeds while the handler operates from the designated box.
Equipment Check: Official Dimensions according to VDH Hoopers PO 2023
To be successful in competition, training equipment must comply with official regulations. The following table provides an exact comparison of the VDH requirements with our Superhund product specifications:
| Obstacle | VDH PO 2023 Specs | Superhund Specification | Your Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoop | Width: 90 +/- 5 cm (inner) Height: min. 100 cm Support feet: 55 +/- 5 cm Cross-section: 20-40 mm |
Width: 88 cm Height: 107 cm Support feet: 60 cm Cross-section: 25-32 mm |
Easy to transport, high color variety, minimal injury risk & XL version (120 cm) available. |
| Barrel | Height: 65 - 100 cm Ø: 45 - 70 cm |
Height: 78 cm Ø: 54 cm |
Space-saving pop-up system; optional stabilizing foam inlay. |
| Gate | Width: 100 - 130 cm Height: 90 - 110 cm Support feet: 55 +/- 5 cm Cross-section: 20-40 mm |
Width: 125 cm Height: 90 cm Support feet: 60 cm Cross-section: 32 mm |
Colored netting (Blue/Yellow) for top contrast against the grass. |
| Tunnel | Length: 100 +/- 5 cm Ø: 80 +/- 5 cm |
Length: 100 cm Ø: 80 cm |
UV-resistant professional tarpaulin; bottomless version available. |
| Handler Box | Square: 2 x 2 m (outer) Strap width: 50 - 80 mm |
Square: 1.5 x 1.5 m or 2 x 2 m Width: 50 mm |
Haptic core available for "blind" navigation without looking away from the dog. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Hoopers Equipment & Training (FAQ)
What exactly is Hoopers dog sport?
Hoopers (also known as Hoopers Agility) is a low-impact dog sport where the dog navigates a course of hoops, tunnels, barrels, and gates. Unlike classic agility, there are no jumps. The special feature: the handler guides the dog through the course using distance cues from a fixed handler area.
Why is a dog tunnel with an 80 cm diameter important?
A diameter of 80 cm is the official standard for Hoopers according to VDH regulations. This is vital for safety: larger dogs don't have to crouch excessively, which promotes flow and protects the spine and joints.
What Hoopers accessories do beginners need for their first session?
For starting Hoopers, we recommend a basic set consisting of 4 hoops and one barrel or gate. This allows you to train fundamental distance work and directional changes. Our starter sets are modular and VDH-compliant.
How stable is the equipment in wind and weather?
Hoopers equipment can catch the wind due to its design. That’s why we provide our hoops, tunnels, and barrels with robust metal pegs for ground anchoring. This ensures the course stays exactly where it should for correct line handling.