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Join 1000+ students
Learn Distance Handling the Right Way!
Put the joy back into canine companionship and turn those dog training struggles into strengths!
Get that competitive edge within the dog sports world, specialising in distance handling and full independence.
“I have been to several trainers but Hayley is undoubtedly the best.Her understanding of dog behaviour is amazing.Her classes are fun and you come away feeling inspired and wanting to learn more.”
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Linda
hoopers STUDENT
“Been training with Hayley for the past 2 years doing distance handling agility. An exceptional instructor with a deep understanding of distance work. Highly technical, attention to detail, encouraging and dedicated to helping me achieve. Always learning, always a homework list.”
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nicola
agility & hoopers Student
“I am so glad I found Hayley’s training & her online programs too. I have competed at a high level in agility in the past but that was when I could run! Now I can’t & her training has allowed me to follow my dream of trying dog sports again as a disabled handler. I’m learning a completely different way of handling & teaching my dog & we are really loving it. Hoopers & Agility. Thank you so much Hayley”
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Hannah
Student
“Dog Sports Online is a fabulous collection of training courses. Each course has many lessons with new material being added often. The complete package is an unbeatable value.
Hayley is an excellent instructor/trainer. The feedback given on student questions and videos is very generous and always on point. I’ve been training dogs for more than 60 years (although I’m new to agility). These courses/lessons are truly the best I’ve experienced.”
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robin
Student
Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Hayley Laches
International multi-gold medallist in agility and hoopers and 2025 World Hoopers Small Champion. I’m currently owned by 14 canines and we specialise in Distance Handling. Find out more about me here.
What You’ll Learn in This Course
Teach your dog to fully understand all the skills they need to compete in Agility and Hoopers
“The online training experience is new to me. Hayley offers a wealth of knowledge and experience in text and video, but best of all she critiques your own videos in a helpful and positive way. She understands dogs and her training techniques are positive and progressive. Nothing is too much trouble and I am a pest.”
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maxine
Student
“I have been training with Hayley Laches of Taming Canines for almost a year. I have three dogs. All very different. We absolutely love our training. I would never have thought I could do online dog training. Now it is the only training I do. It is structured, progressive skills based training, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
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zelda
Student
Learn the equipment
Getting Started
- Starting off the right way and building confidence
- Putting the foundations together
- Building on that success
Handling
Core Skills
- Step-by-step guide to basic techniques
- Simple practice exercises to build confidence
- Avoiding common beginner mistakes
sequences
Applying What You’ve Learned
- Small guided sequences to apply your skills
- Really expand that distance
- Handle from all angles/positions
courses
Final Project & Next Steps
- Complete course analysis lessons
- Find the best lines for you
- Different handling positions
What’s Included
Step-by-Step Video Lessons
Every exercise is broken down into achievable steps
Exercises & Sequences
Learn the individual skills then put them into practice
Unlimited Feedback
Complete package comes with support group and unlimited feedback on your own videos
Running and Stop Contact Training
Whichever style of contacts you want, we have the training for both!
Independent Weaves
Teach your dog how to weave and then send them from anywhere and on to the next obstacle
Super Startlines
Whether you want to lead out 1 metre or 30 metres, we can teach you how!
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“Just enrolled in the Complete Dog Sports Online program and loving it!
It was a gamechanger in our approach to agility and improvements are showing 1 week in.
The videos are short and sweet with concise explanations, the entire course has a logical, easy to follow structure and everything comes supported with detailed written instructions and diagrams.
I’m already noticing improvements in speed, focus and obviously independence with my pup.
Had so many “I can’t belive I didn’t do this before!” moments I could make a drinking game out of it.
Can’t recommend Hayley and the program enough!”
oana cerbanescu.
This course is perfect for you if:
- You’ve never played dog sports before and want a clear starting point
- You’ve tried before but got stuck or overwhelmed
- You want to learn real skills and achieve great understanding for you and your dog, not just run courses
- You prefer structured, visual lessons with real-world examples
Enroll Today!
Start your distance handling journey straight away at home in your garden
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“Hayleys approach to dog training is imaginative, inspirational and most importantly fun!”
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“The lessons are clear and easy to follow.”
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“This course made everything click.”
£25
per month
Access to all material
Full support
Unlimited feedback
*only “complete” course includes feedback
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any prior experience?
No we will teach you everything you need to know right from the very start up to the very top level.
How long do I have access to the courses?
This is a membership site so you have access to the course whilst you have an active membership.
What if I have questions during the course?
If you sign up to the complete course you have full support via a support group and unlimited feedback and individual coaching on your own videos, questions and more!