17/11/2025
🏆 Thinking about getting into Hoopers?
Whether you're chasing titles or just love training your dog, here’s a simple breakdown of how passes, titles, and trials work under the Hoopers Australia organisation.
A pass = a clear run on a unique, unknown course on the day.
Standard titles need:
• Beginner — 4 passes
• Intermediate — 8 passes
• Advanced — 12 passes
Go The Distance titles are separate from the standard titles and have their own entry. You can work on them on their own, or alongside your standard title pathway.
They focus on your dog confidently working away from you, with distances marked out at 3m, 5m, and 7m from an obstacle on the course.
Each level needs 5 clear passes to earn your title.
The best part?
Hoopers trials are relaxed, friendly, and non-competitive. No timers, no placings — just you and your dog working as a team. And you get two attempts, so if you miss a hoop or need to reset, that’s totally okay.
And remember… you don’t need to compete to enjoy Hoopers.
Trials are simply a fun way to recognise your progress and celebrate all your hard work.
✨ Trial season returns in April 2026 — now’s the perfect time to start preparing.
Send me a DM about your dog and I’ll help you get started 💜
