Canine Hoopers of Canada
CHC Hooper Skills Online Program
Drive. Flow. Achieve.
About the Program
CHC Hooper Skills Program is a modern, positive, and confidence‑building training pathway designed to help every dog‑and‑handler team discover the joy of distance‑based Hoopers work. The program provides a clear way to measure your Hoopers training progress — from early foundation steps all the way to being trial‑ready.
Each level of the program is a Skills Submission Test. Teams complete a series of clearly defined elements, demonstrating their understanding of distance, direction, and sequencing appropriate to that stage. Upon successfully completing all elements of a level, teams are awarded a CHC Skills Medal and a printable certificate recognizing their achievement.
The program progresses through five thoughtfully designed levels:
First Steps ~ Pre-Bronze ~ Bronze ~ Silver ~ Gold
Across all levels, the focus remains on partnership — a dog who loves the game, a handler who communicates with clarity, and a team that grows stronger with every session. The CHC Hooper Skills Program celebrates progress, connection, and the shared joy of running beautiful lines together.
CHC Hooper Skills Online Program Levels
First Steps
Build communication, confidence, and early understanding through light, positive foundation work
Pre-Bronze
Begin linking skills into short, flowing patterns while encouraging early distance and independence
Bronze
Develop reliable line commitment and clear stationary cueing as short sequences start to take shape
Silver
Advancing teamwork, intentional lines, and the flow of a developing hoopers partnership
Gold
Demonstrate polished communication, strong line commitment, and confident independent sequencing at advanced distances.
Purchase your level today and start your Skills Titling journey
Digital Downloads
First Steps Skills: $20
Pre-Bronze Skills: $20
Bronze Skills: $25
Silver Skills: $25
Gold Skills: $25
Purchase as a Skills Package: $95 (save $20)
All Canadian funds
How Skills Submissions Work
The CHC Hooper Skills Program is designed to be accessible, supportive, and fun — and our Skills Submission process reflects that. Each level of the program is completed through a simple video‑based submission that allows you and your dog to work at your own pace, in your own training space.
Here’s how it works:
1. Train the required skills for your level: Each level includes a set of clearly defined exercises that showcase your dog’s understanding of distance, line commitment, independence, and cue clarity appropriate to that stage.
2. Record your video submission: When you’re ready, film each required element. Videos can be taken in any safe training environment — indoors, outdoors, at home, or at your training field. Your video must show each exercise separately, clearly and in full.
3. Submit your skills video for evaluation: Upload your video link (YouTube/Vimeo) with your payment through the CHC submission portal. Our evaluators review each element to ensure it meets the criteria for your level.
4. Receive feedback and your results: You’ll receive your results via email with a clear pass or a NR (Not Quite Ready)
5. Earn your CHC Medal and Certificate: Once all elements of a level are successfully completed and evaluated, your team is awarded a CHC Skills Medal and a printable certificate recognizing your achievement.
Medals will be shipped; Certificates will be emailed.
Each medal marks meaningful progress in your distance‑handling journey.