Rally 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.
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.
Mondays Starting August 31st
Rally Skills Group Class
4 week class, $155/dog, limit 6 dogs
5-6PM: In this class we will be focusing on the skills required to be successful in rally obedience with your dog! We will spend a good portion of the class working on heeling, as well as fronts, finishes, ring entrances and exits, engagement and reinforcement strategies to help you and your dog be successful in the rally ring! This class is open to dogs who are just starting out in rally and need foundation skills, as well as more experienced teams who are experiencing some challenges or just want more proofing and skill work. This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting for this class. PLEASE NOTE: there is NO class 09/07 (Labor Day) or 09/21!
What to bring: You will need a fixed leash (4-6 feet) for this class. We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!
Instructor: April Pelletier
Instructional Rally Class (Novice-Master)
4 week class, $155/dog, limit 6 dogs
6-7PM: This group class will focus on performing rally course work! We will focus on understanding how to read the signs, how to execute those signs with your dog, and you will receive feedback on your handling of the rally course with your dog. We will not be focusing a ton on heeling in this class, so if you are interested in heeling or more skill based exercises (like ring stress/performance issues) please check out our rally skills class or you can schedule a private lesson! We will run a nested course for the levels entered in the class. We will not be offering virtual titling in this class, but you can definitely reach out to us via email to set that up if you are interested in that! This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting for this class. PLEASE NOTE: there is NO class 09/07 (Labor Day) or 09/21!
What to bring: You will need a fixed leash (4-6 feet) for this class. We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!
Instructor: April Pelletier
Saturdays Starting August 22nd
Instructional Rally Group Class (Novice-Advanced)
4 week class, limit 6 dogs, $155
3:30-4:30PM: In this group class you and your dog will work on rally courses for whatever level you are at (Novice-Advanced)! We will not covered focused heeling in this course, we will be focusing more on instruction of the rally signs. If you are interested in focused heeling, check out our rally skills group class or schedule a private! Dogs will work ONE at a time in this class, so please be prepared to work your dog out of the car when it is not their turn. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO CLASS 09/12 or 09/19!
What to bring: For this class we will use food and toy reinforcements. You will need a 4-6ft fixed leash.
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience or similar
Instructor: Kate Norris
WCRL Rally Run Thrus
2 runs/$20, limit 15 dogs
12PM: Hannah will be running WCRL rally run thrus! She will set up a nested course so all levels are welcome and she is happy to provide instruction to anyone who wants it! Extra runs can be added on day of if there is space.
Dates: 08/16