Competition Obedience 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.

 
Upcoming Seminars & Events

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!


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.


Competition Obedience Classes with Hannah Surette!

Hannah's love for dog training started 13 years ago when she became the owner of a rambunctious Australian shepherd. Hannah knew she had to find this pup a job! This is when they discovered Rally Obedience and there was no looking back from there. Since then, Hannah and her current training partner, a 8 year old Border Collie named Ray, continue to train and compete in AKC obedience and Rally, CDSP obedience amd WCRL rally.  As a team they have earned a Utility Dog title in AKC, UDX in CDSP obedience, RACHx2 in AKC rally and All Rally Master champion title x5 in WCRL Rally. Hannah loves to teach her students how to bring out the best in their dogs and to help build an unbreakable bond between dog and handler. 


Sundays

Novice Competition Obedience Class
6 week group class, limit 6 dogs, drop in rate $40/class

10AM: Ready to jump into competition obedience with your dog? This group class is for you! This group class will help you and your dog work towards the goal of a novice competition obedience title in either AKC or CDSP, or both! Dogs and handlers working towards their Starter or Beginner Novice titles are also welcome!

  • What to bring: for this group class you will need a fixed leash for your dog (up to 6ft in length), this class will utilize both food and toy reinforcements so bring both if your dog likes both!

  • Prerequisites: Dog should be comfortable working in a group class setting, if your dog is reactive please contact us first. Basic obedience skills like sit, down, and recall.

  • Instructor: Hannah Surette

  • Please note: There will be NO class on 02/01

Register for novice comp ob drop in

Competition Obedience Run Thrus

$20 for 2 runs
Sunday January 18th
Sunday March 8th
Sunday April 26th

12pm start time
You must pre-register for run thrus!

Register for Competition Obedience Run Thrus here!