Canine Hoopers of America

Training is structured into multiple levels with defined class types, progressing from beginner to competitive. Programs are delivered in group settings at the Ace’n Agility facility in Phoenix. Participants must be CHA members to enroll in classes or compete. The curriculum focuses on smooth, flowing courses using hoops, barrels, tunnels, and gates, with emphasis on handler-dog communication and confidence-building.

Pricing Summary

Annual membership is $45 for one handler and one dog; each additional dog is $10 per year. Training is offered through membership-based classes at the facility, with no separate pricing listed for individual sessions.

Canine Hoopers of America is a dedicated Hoopers training organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, offering a low-impact, high-reward dog sport designed for dogs of all ages, sizes, and physical abilities. Hoopers involves navigating courses of hoops, barrels, tunnels, and gates using verbal cues and hand signals from a distance, making it ideal for handlers with mobility limitations or those who prefer not to run. The program emphasizes teamwork, communication, and confidence-building over speed, and is especially welcoming to reactive, nervous, or “yellow” dogs due to its enclosed, calm training environments. Canine Hoopers of America partners with Ace’n Agility to provide training at their Phoenix facility and offers structured classes across multiple levels, from beginner to competition. Membership is required to participate in events and training, with a $45 annual fee for one handler and one dog, and $10 per additional dog.

The organization is the official U.S. representative for the World Hoopers Open Championship and provides certified judges, competition rules, and a points system for competitive participants. Training is focused on positive reinforcement and inclusivity, with no emphasis on corrections or high-intensity physical demands, making it a safe alternative to traditional agility for senior dogs, puppies, and dogs with joint concerns.

Canine Hoopers of America does not offer grooming, boarding, walking, or other pet services beyond Hoopers training and competition coordination.

Accomplishments

Canine Hoopers of America is America’s first dedicated Hoopers training venue and the official U.S. representative for the World Hoopers Open Championship. The organization has certified judges, including Julie Montilla and Amanda Byers, and maintains a public data center with membership and point history records.

How to Get Started!

Prospective participants must first become a CHA member by registering at https://caninehoopersamerica.com/become-a-cha-member/, then enroll in training classes offered at the Ace’n Agility facility in Phoenix.