Agility Classes

Agility is an action-packed race against the clock, with the handler guiding the dog through an obstacle course made up of jumps, a pause table, tunnels, so-called contact obstacles - the Dog Walk, the A-Frame, and the Teeter - and weave poles.

Northfield Dog Training has been offering a wide-variety of agility classes since the late-1990's. While we have some trainers who are training in agility just for the fun of it, many of our students compete and earn titles with their dogs in many different venues, including AKC, CPE, and UKC. These competitions are at the local as well as national level.

All agility classes are held in the south end of the big building at the rear of the NDT site.

To download a PDF with a flowchart of recommended obedience and agility training classes, see Class Flowchart.

Current Classes

Agility

                           

Course	Day	Time	Start Date	End Date	Cost	Instructor	Section	Spaces Left
Novice Ring Prep Novice Ring Prep Work on building the pieces of heeling into full ring patterns, in preparation for the Novice obedience class. We also work on Stays and Recalls. Prerequisites Heeling or equivalent or prior approval via screening.	Mon	8:00-8:55 PM	Feb 25	Mar 11	$100	Rita	19D15BNRP	Filled
	Notes: Competition class only, Instructor approval needed. Contact Rita: NDTrita@gmail.com
Intro to Agility Intro to Agility We work on basic obedience control needed for agility (attention, hand touch, come, stay, spins both directions, target work) and introduce the dogs to all of the different obstacles seen on an agility course, at safely lowered heights. Your dog needs to be comfortable being held by the instructor or assistant, and to have enough self-control to work around other dogs without being disruptive. Equipment: 4-6 ft cloth or leather leash, flat collar, treat bag, lots of small soft treats, toy that does not roll or squeak, and sensible shoes in which handler can run. Prerequisites Puppy Kindergarten or Jumpstart Obedience at Northfield, or equivalent class. Screening required if you have not trained at Northfield before.	Tue	6:00-6:55 PM	Jan 8	Mar 5	$100	Raissa	19C15AGIntro	Filled
	Notes: Classes canceled on 1/22 due to ice and 1/29 due to bitter cold. Classes canceled due to ice on 2/12. This class is for students with basic Obedience training and dogs that can work around other dogs and people. Please call 734-995-7200 or email info@northfielddogtraining.com if you have any questions.
Agility 4 Agility 4 We continue to build on the skills learned in Intro to Agility, Agility 2 and Agility 3. We will expand on the number of obstacles in sequences (8-10 with side changes), build contacts to full height for the dogs that are > 12 months old, strengthen contact obstacle performance, and continue to build on weave pole performance, with the goal of completely closed weaves and independent entries. Students are expected to have weave poles at home with which to practice. Equipment: 4-6 ft cloth or leather leash, flat collar, treat bag, lots of small soft treats, toy that does not roll or squeak, and sensible shoes in which handler can run. Prerequisites Agility 3 or instructor approval. Screening required if you have not trained at Northfield before.	Thu	5:00-5:55 PM	Mar 7	Apr 25	$100	Karen	19B25AG4Thur	3
	Notes: No class April 11, April 18
Agility Run Thrus and Course Analysis Agility Run Thrus and Course Analysis This class is for students who are running all or parts of a course with closed weave poles and full height contacts. We will take turns running a course and discussing handling options, in order to find what works best for your team. All levels welcome. Everyone will get equal time to work the course. Prerequisites Instructor approval. Screening required if you have not trained at Northfield before.	Tue	7:15-8:10 PM	Jan 8	Mar 6	$100	Raissa	19C15RunThrus	5
	Notes: Classes canceled on 1/22 due to ice and 1/29 due to bitter cold. Classes canceled due to ice on 2/12. Instructor approval. Screening required if you have not trained at Northfield before. See the Agility Course Descriptions for more information. Please call 734-995-7200 or email info@northfielddogtraining.com if you have any questions.
Agility Skills Agility Skills This class focuses on handling skills, building weaving skills, and building contact obstacle sills with emphasis on two-on-two-off contact performance. We build to working a full course of 13-15 obstacles. This is a great course for the 1st-time handler. Prerequisites Knowledge of all agility obstacles; comfortable on full height contact equipment; ability to perform short obstacle sequences consistently; working at least 6 weave poles.	Thu	11:30-12:25 PM	Mar 14	Apr 25	$100	Karen	19B25AGSkillsThur	Filled
	Notes: No class April 18
Novice Agility Handling Novice Agility Handling This class will focus on handling skills, learning how to front cross, rear cross, and blind cross. Building weave skills with channeled weaves, and building contact obstacle criteria (2o2o, 4 on the floor, running). Team will continue to work on running a full course of 13-15 obstacles. Proofing will be introduced focusing on start line stays, contacts, and weaving. In addition to attention and motivation. Prerequisites Agility 4 or instructor approval. Screening required if you have not trained at Northfield before.	Mon	6:30-7:25 PM	Feb 25	Mar 11	$100	Rita	19D15BNAH	Filled
	Notes: Competition class only, Instructor approval needed. Contact Rita: NDTrita@gmail.com
Novice/Open Problem Solving & Proofing Novice/Open Problem Solving & Proofing Competition class ONLY. Must be competing at the Novice/Open Level. Are you having problems with contacts, start lines, wide turns, motivation, attention, etc? This is a combination class offering problem solving and proofing. This class will also include back side jumps, learning how to set line for jumping sequences and more advanced distance work. Course walk-through work and course analysis is an important component of the class. We will discus all options for running the course, which is most efficient, and which is best for the team. Limit of 6 dogs and handlers. Bring toys, treats, and a pill bottle with a lid that fits in your hand. Prerequisites Competiting at the Novice/Open Level. Instructor approval required.	Mon	3:30-4:25 PM	Feb 25	Mar 11	$100	Rita	19D15BNOPSP	2
	Notes: Competition class only, Instructor approval needed. Contact Rita: NDTrita@gmail.com $50 FOR 3 WEEKS
Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Competition class ONLY. Must be competing at the Open/Excellent Level. Are you having problems with contacts, start lines, wide turns, motivation, attention, etc? This is a combination class offering problem solving and proofing. This class will also include back side jumps, learning how to set line for jumping sequences and more advanced distance work. Course walk-through work and course analysis is an important component of he class. We will discus all options for running the course, which is most efficient, and which is best for the team. Limit of 6 dogs and handlers. Bring toys, treats, and a pill bottle with a lid that fits in your hand. Prerequisites Competing at the Open or Excellent level. Instructor approval required.	Wed	3:30-4:25 PM	Jan 9	Mar 13	$100	Rita	19D15AGPSP	1
	Notes: Classes canceled on 1/23 due to ice and 1/30 due to bitter cold. Classes canceled 2/6 and 2/13 due to ice. We have updated the ending date accordingly. Instructor approval required. Competition class only.
Advanced Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Advanced Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Competition class ONLY. Must be competing at the Open/Excellent Level. Are you having problems with contacts, start lines, wide turns, motivation, attention, etc? This is a combination class offering problem solving and proofing. This class will also include back side jumps, learning how to set line for jumping sequences and more advanced distance work. Course walk-through work and course analysis is an important component of he class. We will discus all options for running the course, which is most efficient, and which is best for the team. Limit of 6 dogs and handlers. Bring toys, treats, and a pill bottle with a lid that fits in your hand. Prerequisites Competing at the Open or Excellent level. Instructor approval required.	Wed	6:30-7:25 PM	Jan 9	Mar 13	$100	Rita	18D15APSP	Filled
	Notes: Classes canceled on 1/23 due to ice and 1/30 due to bitter cold. Classes canceled 2/6 and 2/13 due to ice. We have updated the ending date accordingly. Instructor approval required. Competition class only.
Excellent Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Excellent Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Competition class ONLY. Must be competing at the Open/Excellent Level. Are you having problems with contacts, start lines, wide turns, motivation, attention, etc? This is a combination class offering problem solving and proofing. This class will also include back side jumps, learning how to set line for jumping sequences and more advanced distance work. Course walk-through work and course analysis is an important component of he class. We will discus all options for running the course, which is most efficient, and which is best for the team. Limit of 6 dogs and handlers. Bring toys, treats, and a pill bottle with a lid that fits in your hand. Prerequisites Competing at the Open or Excellent level. Instructor approval required.	Wed	5:00-5:55 PM	Jan 9	Mar 13	$100	Rita	19D15EAPSP	Filled
	Notes: Classes canceled on 1/23 due to ice and 1/30 due to bitter cold. Classes canceled 2/6 and 2/13 due to ice. We have updated the ending date accordingly. Instructor approval required. Competition class only.
Masters Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Masters Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Competition class ONLY. Must be competing at the Open/Excellent Level. Are you having problems with contacts, start lines, wide turns, motivation, attention, etc? This is a combination class offering problem solving and proofing. This class will also include back side jumps, learning how to set line for jumping sequences and more advanced distance work. Course walk-through work and course analysis is an important component of he class. We will discus all options for running the course, which is most efficient, and which is best for the team. Limit of 6 dogs and handlers. Bring toys, treats, and a pill bottle with a lid that fits in your hand. Prerequisites Competing at the Open or Excellent level. Instructor approval required.	Wed	8:00-8:55 PM	Jan 9	Mar 13	$100	Rita	19D15MPDP	Filled
	Notes: Classes canceled on 1/23 due to ice and 1/30 due to bitter cold. Classes canceled 2/6 and 2/13 due to ice. We have updated the ending date accordingly. Instructor approval required. Competition class only.
Open/Excellent Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Open/Excellent Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Competition class ONLY. Must be competing at the Open/Excellent Level. Are you having problems with contacts, start lines, wide turns, motivation, attention, etc? This is a combination class offering problem solving and proofing. This class will also include back side jumps, learning how to set line for jumping sequences and more advanced distance work. Course walk-through work and course analysis is an important component of he class. We will discus all options for running the course, which is most efficient, and which is best for the team. Limit of 6 dogs and handlers. Bring toys, treats, and a pill bottle with a lid that fits in your hand. Prerequisites Competing at the Open or Excellent level. Instructor approval required.	Thu	3:00-3:55 PM	Mar 7	Apr 25	$100	Karen	19B25Comp1Thur	2
	Notes: No class April 11, April 18
Open/Excellent Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Open/Excellent Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Competition class ONLY. Must be competing at the Open/Excellent Level. Are you having problems with contacts, start lines, wide turns, motivation, attention, etc? This is a combination class offering problem solving and proofing. This class will also include back side jumps, learning how to set line for jumping sequences and more advanced distance work. Course walk-through work and course analysis is an important component of he class. We will discus all options for running the course, which is most efficient, and which is best for the team. Limit of 6 dogs and handlers. Bring toys, treats, and a pill bottle with a lid that fits in your hand. Prerequisites Competing at the Open or Excellent level. Instructor approval required.	Thu	6:30-7:25 PM	Mar 7	Apr 25	$100	Karen	19B25Comp2Thur	3
	Notes: No class April 11, April 18
Open/Excellent Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Open/Excellent Agility Problem Solving & Proofing Competition class ONLY. Must be competing at the Open/Excellent Level. Are you having problems with contacts, start lines, wide turns, motivation, attention, etc? This is a combination class offering problem solving and proofing. This class will also include back side jumps, learning how to set line for jumping sequences and more advanced distance work. Course walk-through work and course analysis is an important component of he class. We will discus all options for running the course, which is most efficient, and which is best for the team. Limit of 6 dogs and handlers. Bring toys, treats, and a pill bottle with a lid that fits in your hand. Prerequisites Competing at the Open or Excellent level. Instructor approval required.	Mon	5:00-5:55 PM	Feb 25	Mar 11	$100	Rita	19D15BOEPSP	3
	Notes: Competition class only, Instructor approval needed. Contact Rita: NDTrita@gmail.com $50 FOR 3 WEEKS

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