Other 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 July 14th & 28th
Dock Diving Drop In Group Class
$40/dog, limit 6 dogs
5-6PM: In this drop in class we will work with each dog wherever they are at in their dock diving training! We will be focusing on distance jumping only in these drop ins. Dogs should be comfortable swimming and retrieving a toy off the ramp as a pre-req. Each dog will work one at a time and will get two turns. Please be prepared to work your dog out of the car or have control over your dog outside the pool area when it is not their turn. You must pre-register for this drop in class. You can register more than one dog in this class as dogs work one at a time. If you do not wish to crate or have your dog on leash outside the pool area during the class, please schedule a private lesson instead.
What to bring: A 4-6ft fixed leash and a floatable, retrievable toy that your dog likes to play with!
Prerequisite: Dogs should be comfortable swimming and retrieving a toy off the ramp
Instructor: April Pelletier
Tuesdays Starting July 14th
Canine Fitness Group Class
4 week group class, 6 dog limit, $155
6:15-7:00PM: In this group class we will work on canine fitness! Each class will consist of 6 stations, each of which each dog will be able to do once. There will be a demo portion at the beginning of class and then we will rotate the dogs through each station. One station will be a rest station with water and fans. Dogs of all skill levels welcome, puppies are welcome too!
Prerequisite: Dogs should be comfortable working in a group setting with other dogs in the building (more than 10ft away) on a leash. We will be working all the dogs at the same time in this class.
What to bring: bring a fixed leash (4-6ft) and lots of treats (or your dog’s dinner).
Instructor: April Pelletier
PLEASE NOTE: We do not have AC in our training space so this class maybe cancelled/rescheduled due to heat. Emails will be sent out if that is the case.
Wednesdays in August
Drop In Mondioring Training!
1 hour drop in class, limit 6 dogs, $40/dog
5-6PM: In these drop in classes each team will work for 10 minutes on whatever mondioring skills they want. The palisade will be available for use and if there are requested for the hurdle or broad jump I can set them up (just email me prior). We will have plenty of hands to help each other out! We will be outside in our turf training area if the weather is nice or inside if there is rain or if someone prefers to work inside (no a/c).
What to bring: Treats, toys, whatever you need for successful reinforcement and training
Prerequisite: Handler should have some basic understanding of the sport of mondioring and be able to come with a basic idea of what exercises they want to work on. If you are brand new to the sport please reach out first and we can either set up a private lesson or offer you to come without a dog the first time!
Instructor: April Pelletier
PLEASE NOTE: We do not have a decoy. We can most certainly provide help with defense of handler and other skills utilizing bite wedges, sleeves or tugs. You must bring your own bitey toys if you wish to do this, we will not be providing any.