Agility Group Classes
We strongly recommend you do not feed your dog before class time! In many of these classes our rate of reinforcement with food will be quite high so we don’t want the dogs to have eaten before class and feel full near the beginning of class. We also recommend you use a portion of your dog’s meal or feed your dog less for their meal around class time as they will be taking in a lot of calories during class with the high rate of reinforcement. Any questions feel free to ask us!
Note about group classes: we recommend if you are not a current training client to schedule a training consultation before registering for a group class. If your dog is reactive we require a consultation before registering to ensure we place your dog in a class where they we will be most successful. Classes maybe rescheduled due to heat or other conditions, if you cannot make the rescheduled date (same day of week and time) there is no refund or alternative make up class option. We do not offer makeup classes.
Standard Cancellation Policy: All group classes and workshops/events require payment for you to hold your spot. If you pull from a class and we can fill your spot, we can offer you a refund (minus a 5% processing fee). If you decide to pull from a group class and we cannot fill your spot we cannot offer you a refund (this includes “accidental” bookings!!). If you enroll in a group class or drop in and choose to pay the day of class and then do not show you will be sent an invoice.
Pre-registration is required for drop in classes.
PLEASE NOTE: TURF CLEAN UP FEE
We spent a lot of money on this brand new turf!
Please treat it as if it were your own house and do not allow your dog to use the bathroom on it.
If your dog goes to the bathroom on the turf, you will be charged a $20 clean up fee.
Some tips to avoid accidents:
When you are receiving feedback or instructions from your trainer, put them in a stationary position like a sit or down stay
When your dog is not actively working; stay actively engaged with them or put them on a place mat/bed or in a crate
If your dog is prone to marking take them outside before or after each turn
Failure to pay the $20 clean up fee results in inability to continue using services here this includes: group classes, private lessons, etc. No refunds will be issued.
Thank you for understanding and respecting our training space!
If your appointment says TURF ARENA on it then you will enter through DOOR 2. On the far left side of the building.
If your appointment says RUBBER ARENA on it then you will enter through DOOR 1. This is the entrance we have always used in the past.
Current Class Offerings
If you click on a class and it is “unavailable” it means the class is full or in a current session, if you are interested in one of these classes please email us at info@newenglandk9athlete.com.
Tuesdays Starting Sept 1st
Fitness for the Agility Team!
6 week class, limit 6 dog/human teams, $225
5-6PM: In this group class we will be working no only on our dog’s fitness, but also our own fitness as handlers! Agility is a very physically demanding sport for both the dog and the handler. In this 1-hour group class we will be spending the first 30 minutes working the dog’s through an exercise circuit and then we will spend the last 30-minutes of class working the humans through a fitness circuit! During the human portion dogs will need to be contained in a crate (we have some here or you can bring your own), in your car, or on a place bed. Dogs that are disruptive during the human portion of class maybe asked to be moved to your car for crating. There will be exercise modifications available for humans and dogs alike to make sure everyone at every fitness level can enjoy the class and we will be starting at a very basic level for both. This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting for this class.
What to bring: Please bring ample water for yourself and your dog! We will use food reinforcement in this class for the dogs, so feel free to bring their dinner!
Instructor: April Pelletier
Register for fitness for the agility team here!
Foundation Competition Agility Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225
6:30-7:30PM: In this group class we will cover all the foundation skills you and your dog need to get started in competition agility training. Dogs 4 months and older are welcome to join this class and we can modify activities based on the age of the dog. We will cover foundation skills for jumping, contacts, weave poles (open channel with guides); as well as cover beginner handling skills you will need to sequence courses with your dog. THERE WILL BE HOMEWORK IN THIS CLASS! Please do not sign up if you do not intend to do the homework (we offer Agility for Fun classes that are more laid back and don’t have homework!). This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting off-leash with distractions for this class. This class is a pre-requisite class for all of our competition agility classes.
What to bring: We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!
Instructor: April Pelletier
Register for foundations for competition agility class here!
Intermediate Competition Agility Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225
7:30-8:30PM: This group class is for dogs who have completed foundation and beginner competition agility group classes (here or elsewhere) and the dog and handler can perform basic handling with sequences of 5-7 obstacles. Weave poles should be closed or partially closed (channels with guides). Contacts should be almost complete (or require a little help, but the dog has a general understanding of their end behavior criteria). This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting off-leash with distractions for this class. If your dog does not meet the criteria for the class listed above, please reach out to us to find a suitable class for them, do not sign up for the class if your dog does not meet the criteria!
What to bring: We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!
Instructor: April Pelletier
Register for intermediate competition agility class here!
Thursdays Starting Sept 3rd
Beginner Competition Agility Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225
10-11AM: This group class is for dogs who have completed foundation competition agility group class (here or elsewhere). The dog should have foundational understanding of obstacle commitment, basic shadow handling, and have started their foundation contact training. This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting off-leash with distractions for this class. If your dog does not meet the criteria for the class listed above, please reach out to us to find a suitable class for them, do not sign up for the class if your dog does not meet the criteria! PLEASE NOTE: There is NO class on 09/10 & 09/17!
What to bring: We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!
Prerequisite: Foundation competition agility class/skills (here or elsewhere)
Instructor: April Pelletier
register for beginner competition agility class here!
Advanced Competition Agility Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225
11AM-12PM: This group class is for dogs who have completed foundation-intermediate competition agility group classes (here or elsewhere) and the dog and handler can perform basic handling with sequences of 5-7 obstacles. Weave poles and contacts should be complete or very close. This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting off-leash with distractions for this class. If your dog does not meet the criteria for the class listed above, please reach out to us to find a suitable class for them, do not sign up for the class if your dog does not meet the criteria! PLEASE NOTE: There is NO class on 09/10 & 09/17!
What to bring: We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!
Prerequisite: Intermediate competition agility class/skills (here or elsewhere)
Instructor: April Pelletier
Register for advanced agility class here!
Agility For Fun Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225
5:30PM: This class is for those we are interested in doing agility with their dog just for fun (not for competition, however you will learn most of the skills if you ever did want to compete with your dog and could easily transfer to a competition class). We will introduce your dog (if they haven’t been already) to the obstacles in agility including: jumps, tunnels, A-frame, dog walk, teeter, and weave poles. Dogs who are reactive please reach out before booking. Dogs will work one at a time in this class on the agility course so please be prepared to either work your dog out of the car or have control over them when it is not their turn (we have crates and place beds available for use).
What to bring: for this class we will use food and toy reinforcements so please bring both!
Prerequisites: Basic Obedience or similar group class, your dog will need to be able to work off leash with distractions. If you have any questions on whether your dog is ready for this class or they are reactive, please contact us to set up a consultation first to make sure this class is appropriate for them.
Instructor: Kate Norris