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Episode 4: Hoopers with Carrie-Ann Selwyn, chatting about why hoopers is good for every dog but especially for herding breeds

May 17, 2022
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Carrie-Ann Selwyn, founder of Canine Hoopers World grow up with collies and as well as shepherds and other breeds, is going to chat with me about how good hoopers are, especially for our herding breeds! Hooper is for everyone, age, size, ability, breed and also behaviours! Nobody is left out and that is the amazing fact about this fairly new sport.

If you want to know more about Hoopers, how to get started I’m going to leave Canine Hoopers World website on how to get in touch with Canine Hoopers World, including how to get an online course to learn at home how to train your dog or how to find an instructor in your area!

Canine Hoopers World

Also listen to Canine Hoopers World Podcast, recently winner of an important award!

Canine Hoopers World Podcast

And now to the EPISODE 4!

Martina Miradoli Border Coolie Expert Dog trainer

Hello, my name is Martina Miradoli and I specialise in training Border Collies.

I’ve owned Border Collies for many years and have trained them, along with other herding breeds in every sport and activity available.

This has allowed me to gain invaluable experience and an understanding of these unique dogs and the behavioural challenges that we may have to face as owners. 

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