Agility Classes

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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
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 doesn't 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 haven't trained at Northfield before.	Sat	1:15-2:10 PM	May 13	Jul 8	$100	Terri	17F35AGIntro2Sat	Filled
	Notes: This class is held in the larger training building. If you have any questions please call 734-995-7200 or email info@northfielddogtraining.com. Please contact us if you have any questions at all.. This class requires dogs have taken a 6 week or equivalent basic obedience or Puppy Kindergarten like class... PLEASE NOTE The dates for this class will be 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, 7/8
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 doesn't 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 haven't trained at Northfield before.	Sat	12:00-12:55 PM	May 13	Jul 8	$100	Terri	17F35AGIntroSat	Filled
	Notes: This class is held in the larger training building. If you have any questions please call 734-995-7200 or email info@northfielddogtraining.com. Please contact us if you have any questions at all.. This class requires dogs have taken a 6 week or equivalent basic obedience or Puppy Kindergarten like class... PLEASE NOTE The dates for this class will be 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, 7/8
Agility 2 Agility 2 We continue to work on the obedience control needed for agility and build on the foundation work started in Intro to Agility. We will introduce the various ways to change sides (including front and rear crosses), start to build the number of obstacles in a sequence, introduce different jump sequences, build on contact obstacle performance, still at lowered heights, and build on weave pole performance, with gradually narrowing channel weaves and 2x2’s for reliable entrances. 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 doesn't roll or squeak, and sensible shoes in which handler can run. Prerequisites Intro to Agility or instructor approval. Screening required if you haven't trained at Northfield before.	Thu	2:30-3:25 PM	Jun 15	Jul 27	$100	Karen	17B45AG2Thur	2
	Notes: Dogs need to have taken in an Intro to Agility like course to participate in this class. Maximum of 8 in the class. PLEASE NOTE: No Class July 6th
Agility 2 Agility 2 We continue to work on the obedience control needed for agility and build on the foundation work started in Intro to Agility. We will introduce the various ways to change sides (including front and rear crosses), start to build the number of obstacles in a sequence, introduce different jump sequences, build on contact obstacle performance, still at lowered heights, and build on weave pole performance, with gradually narrowing channel weaves and 2x2’s for reliable entrances. 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 doesn't roll or squeak, and sensible shoes in which handler can run. Prerequisites Intro to Agility or instructor approval. Screening required if you haven't trained at Northfield before.	Tue	6:15-7:10 PM	May 9	Jun 13	$100	Raissa	17C35AG2	6
Agility 2 Agility 2 We continue to work on the obedience control needed for agility and build on the foundation work started in Intro to Agility. We will introduce the various ways to change sides (including front and rear crosses), start to build the number of obstacles in a sequence, introduce different jump sequences, build on contact obstacle performance, still at lowered heights, and build on weave pole performance, with gradually narrowing channel weaves and 2x2’s for reliable entrances. 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 doesn't roll or squeak, and sensible shoes in which handler can run. Prerequisites Intro to Agility or instructor approval. Screening required if you haven't trained at Northfield before.	Sat	9:00-9:55 AM	May 13	Jul 8	$100	Terri	17F35AG2	3
	Notes: This class is held in the larger training building. If you have any questions please call 734-995-7200 or email info@northfielddogtraining.com. Dogs need to have taken in an Intro to Agility like course to participate in this class. Please contact us if you have any questions at all.. PLEASE NOTE The dates for this class will be 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, 7/8
Agility 3 Agility 3 We continue to build on the skills learned in Intro to Agility and Agility 2. We will expand on the number of obstacles in sequences (4-6 with side changes, 6-8 without), expand on the types of jump sequences, 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 gradually narrowing channel weaves and 2x2’s for reliable entrances. 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 doesn't roll or squeak, and sensible shoes in which handler can run. Prerequisites Agility 2 or instructor approval. Screening required if you haven't trained at Northfield before.	Tue	7:30-8:25 PM	May 9	Jun 13	$100	Raissa	17C35AG3	2
Agility 3 Agility 3 We continue to build on the skills learned in Intro to Agility and Agility 2. We will expand on the number of obstacles in sequences (4-6 with side changes, 6-8 without), expand on the types of jump sequences, 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 gradually narrowing channel weaves and 2x2’s for reliable entrances. 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 doesn't roll or squeak, and sensible shoes in which handler can run. Prerequisites Agility 2 or instructor approval. Screening required if you haven't trained at Northfield before.	Sat	10:00-10:55 AM	May 13	Jul 8	$100	Terri	17F35AG3	2
	Notes: This class is held in the larger training building. If you have any questions please call 734-995-7200 or email info@northfielddogtraining.com. Dogs need to have taken an Agility 2 like course to participate in this class. Please contact us if you have any questions at all.. PLEASE NOTE The dates for this class will be 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, 7/8
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	11:00-11:55 AM	Jun 15	Jul 27	$100	Karen	17B45AGSkillsThu	1
	Notes: Maximum of 10 in the class. PLEASE NOTE: No Class July 6th
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 haven't trained at Northfield before.	Mon	6:30-7:25 PM	Jun 5	Jul 10	$100	Rita	17D45NAH	Filled
	Notes: Bring lots of treats and dog's favorite toy.
Novice Agility Ring Prep Novice Agility Ring Prep This is a competition class for teams preparing to, or competing at the Novice level for any venue (AKC, CPE, NADAC,USDAA). This class focuses on the team. Handler-Dog teams will be given course challenges each week based on a certain skill and course feature. This class works on how to best maneuver a course and its challenges as a team. Each week will be a different challenge. We will discus all options for running the course, which is most efficient, and which is best for the team. Dogs are expected to be able to safely and consistently perform all agility obstacles and be able to weave 12 weave poles. Limit of 6 dogs and handlers. Bring toys, treats, and a pill bottle with a lid that fits in your hand. Prerequisites Must have completed Novice Agility Handling or Agility 4, or have instructor approval.	Mon	8:00-8:55 PM	Jun 5	Jul 10	$100	Rita	17D45NRP	2
	Notes: Competition class only. Instructor approval required. Bring lots of treats and dog's favorite toy.
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.	Thu	12:30-1:25 PM	Jun 15	Jul 27	$100	Karen	17B45Comp1Thur	1
	Notes: Maximum of 6 in the class. PLEASE NOTE: No Class July 6th
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	Jun 5	Jul 10	$100	Rita	17D45NOPSP	1
	Notes: Competition class only. Instructor approval required. Bring lots of treats and dog's favorite toy.
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	Jun 7	Jul 12	$100	Rita	17D45AGPSP	1
	Notes: Instructor approval required. Bring lots of treats and dog's favorite toy.
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	Jun 7	Jul 12	$100	Rita	17D45APSP	1
	Notes: Instructor approval required. Bring lots of treats and dog's favorite toy.
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	Jun 7	Jul 12	$100	Rita	17D45EXPSP	Filled
	Notes: Instructor approval required. Bring lots of treats and dog's favorite toy.
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	Jun 7	Jul 12	$100	Rita	17D45MPSP	Filled
	Notes: Instructor approval required. Bring lots of treats and dog's favorite toy.
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	Jun 5	Jul 10	$100	Rita	17D45OEPSP	4
	Notes: Competition class only. Instructor approval required. Bring lots of treats and dog's favorite toy.

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