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
Intro to Agility - 4 weeks Intro to Agility - 4 weeks 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.	Thu	5:00-5:55 PM	Jul 11	Aug 1	$80	Karen	19B45AGIntroThurs	Filled
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	Jul 11	Aug 15	$100	Karen	19B45AGSkillsThur	Filled
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	Jun 17	Jul 29	$100	Rita	19D45NAH	Filled
	Notes: NO CLASS JULY 1st. Competition class only & Instructor Approval Required. Please Contact Rita @ NDTRita@gmail.com for more information regarding her classes only and to be put on a wait list.
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 17	Jul 29	$100	Rita	19D45NRP	Filled
	Notes: NO CLASS JULY 1st. Competition class only & Instructor Approval Required. Please Contact Rita @ NDTRita@gmail.com for more information regarding her classes only and to be put on a wait list.
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 17	Jul 29	$100	Rita	19D45NOPSP	Filled
	Notes: NO CLASS JULY 1st. Competition class only & Instructor Approval Required. Please Contact Rita @ NDTRita@gmail.com for more information regarding her classes only and to be put on a wait list.
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 19	Jul 31	$100	Rita	19D45AGPSP	Filled
	Notes: NO CLASS JULY 3RD. Competition class only & Instructor Approval Required. Please Contact Rita @ NDTRita@gmail.com for more information regarding her classes only and to be put on a wait list.
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 19	Jul 31	$100	Rita	19D45APSP	Filled
	Notes: NO CLASS JULY 3RD. Competition class only & Instructor Approval Required. Please Contact Rita @ NDTRita@gmail.com for more information regarding her classes only and to be put on a wait list.
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 19	Jul 31	$100	Rita	19D45EAPSP	Filled
	Notes: NO CLASS JULY 3RD. Competition class only & Instructor Approval Required. Please Contact Rita @ NDTRita@gmail.com for more information regarding her classes only and to be put on a wait list.
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 19	Jul 31	$100	Rita	19D45MPSP	Filled
	Notes: NO CLASS JULY 3RD. Competition class only & Instructor Approval Required. Please Contact Rita @ NDTRita@gmail.com for more information regarding her classes only and to be put on a wait list.
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	Jul 11	Aug 15	$100	Karen	19B45Comp1Thurs	2
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	Jul 11	Aug 15	$100	Karen	19B45Comp2Thurs	Filled
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 17	Jul 29	$100	Rita	19D45OEPSP	Filled
	Notes: NO CLASS JULY 1st. Competition class only & Instructor Approval Required. Please Contact Rita @ NDTRita@gmail.com for more information regarding her classes only and to be put on a wait list.

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