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May 2022:

2022 COVID Information: Here is some important information for you to know about:

We are requiring ALL students and our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be able to come to an in-person class. Students must show their card to a staff member BEFORE entering the building for their first class.

We have lifted our masking requirement, at least for now, but you may certainly continue to wear one.

All obedience classes are held in the north end of the big building at the rear of the NDT site.

The classes are listed in the approximate sequence we recommend you follow.

If paying by check, please write the section number(s) and your dog(s)'s name on your check. This is a big help for processing registrations.

Are you new to Northfield Dog Training? Please read our screening information.

Upcoming Classes

Other

       

Course	Day	Time	Start Date	End Date	Cost	Instructor	Section	Spaces Left
Beginner Scent Beginner Scent Stimulate your dog and their brain with the wonderful world of nose work. Our classes will introduce you to scent for competition or as an enjoyable activity with your dog. Either way it is always fun! In Beginner Scent you will learn the basics of why dogs are such amazing scent detectors. You will also learn how to imprint your dog on a specific scent or scents. You will train a formal indication and begin partnering with your dog on simple searches. Finally, you will begin learning the basics of how scent moves in the environment. You will need to bring a crate to class, and your dog should be comfortable with waiting in their crate during the class when it is not their turn to be working. You will also need to bring lots of high-value treats for your dog. Prerequisites Prerequisites are a dog that is safe with people and dogs and having a recall is preferred. If your dog is mildly reactive to people, dogs, new things we recommend an evaluation with the instructor.	Mon	1:00-1:55 PM	Sep 19	Oct 24	$150	Kathryn	22K09BegScent	Filled
	Notes: NOTE This class will be held on the obedience side of that larger training building at NDT. For more information or questions on this class please check out the Course Descriptions or email info@northfielddogtraining.com. We will be keeping waiting lists for these classes, please email info@northfielddogtraining.com for additional information. We are also looking into the possibility of adding another session so if you are interested please just let us know...
Adv Beginner Scent Adv Beginner Scent In Advanced Beginner Scent1 you will develop search strategies and learn how best to work more complex scent problems. Prerequisites Beginner Scent, here or at another facility. Please contact us with any questions regarding skill level of class.	Mon	2:30-3:25 PM	Sep 19	Oct 24	$150	Kathryn	22K09AdvBegScent	Filled
	Notes: NOTE:This class will be held on the obedience side of that larger training building at NDT. For more information or questions on this class please check out the Course Descriptions or email info@northfielddogtraining.com. We will be keeping waiting lists for these classes, please email info@northfielddogtraining.com for additional information. We are also looking into the possibility of adding another session so if you are interested please just let us know...
Intermediate Scent Intermediate Scent In intermediate scent you will continue to develop your search strategies and handling skills while working on increasingly complex scent problems. Prerequisites Instructor Approval	Mon	4:00-5:15 PM	Sep 19	Oct 24	$150	Kathryn	22K09IntScent	Filled
	Notes: NOTE: This class will be held on the obedience side of that larger training building at NDT. For more information or questions on this class please check out the Course Descriptions or email info@northfielddogtraining.com. We will be keeping waiting lists for these classes, please email info@northfielddogtraining.com for additional information. We are also looking into the possibility of adding another session so if you are interested please just let us know...
Intermediate Scent Intermediate Scent In intermediate scent you will continue to develop your search strategies and handling skills while working on increasingly complex scent problems. Prerequisites Instructor Approval	Thu	9:30-10:45 AM	Sep 22	Oct 27	$150	Kathryn	22K09ThurIntScent	Filled
	Notes: NOTE: This class requires instructor approval. If you are interested please email info@northfielddogtraining.com to get you in touch with the instructor You will need to bring a crate to class and, if necessary, something to occupy your dog in the crate between turns, such as a snuffle mat or a chew. You will also need lots of high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting). Dogs must be worked on either a buckle or martingale collar, or a harness. Correction collars are not permitted. Although we will be working off leash most of the time, you should have a long line for on leash work (12 to 18 ft is fine).

Advanced Obedience

       

Course	Day	Time	Start Date	End Date	Cost	Instructor	Section	Spaces Left
Novice Practice Novice Practice We work on all of the elements of the Novice obedience class, including heeling patterns, Figure 8s, stays and recalls. We also work on beginning jumping, retrieving, and various target games. Sometimes we work on Rally exercises. Prerequisites You should have trained at least through Heeling to take this class. $25/week drop-in fee. You may buy a 6-week card for $120. You do not have to use the weeks consecutively.	Thu	7:15-8:10 PM	May 20	Dec 15	$120	Adele	Thurs Novice Practice
	Notes: We have a Facebook group "NDT NP & Proofing classes". Please message me if you would like to be added to the group. I will post a message to this Facebook group each Sunday asking who is planning on class for that week. Details are available on the group page. If you are not on Facebook, please email me by Monday at 6:00 PM or Thursday by noon about your plans. There is class every week I am in town AND there are at least 3 people coming to class. Please check the Facebook group for class dates. Please pay Adele directly so she records your payment in her attendance chart. Cost is $120 for 6 weeks, and $25 as a single-day drop in class. You do not have to use the weeks consecutively. Please use the classes up within 6 months of the first class. You may use the same class payment to attend the Tuesday morning Novice Practice class.
Novice Practice Novice Practice We work on all of the elements of the Novice obedience class, including heeling patterns, Figure 8s, stays and recalls. We also work on beginning jumping, retrieving, and various target games. Sometimes we work on Rally exercises. Prerequisites You should have trained at least through Heeling to take this class. $25/week drop-in fee. You may buy a 6-week card for $120. You do not have to use the weeks consecutively.	Tue	11:45-12:40 PM	May 4	Dec 15	$120	Adele	Tues Novice Practice
	Notes: We have a Facebook group "NDT NP & Proofing classes". Please message me if you would like to be added to the group. I will post a message to this Facebook group each Sunday asking who is planning on class for that week. Details are available on the group page. If you are not on Facebook, please email me by Monday at 6:00 PM or Thursday by noon about your plans. There is class every week I am in town AND there are at least 3 people coming to class. Please check the Facebook group for class dates. Please pay Adele directly so she records your payment in her attendance chart. Cost is $120 for 6 weeks, and $25 as a single-day drop in class. You do not have to use the weeks consecutively. Please use the classes up within 6 months of the first class. You may use the same class payment to attend the Wednesday evening Novice Practice class.
Open and Utility Proofing Open and Utility Proofing We proof several of the advanced (Open/Utility) obedience exercises each week. Utility beginners can get some guidance each week. Prerequisites $25/week drop-in fee. You may buy a 6-week card for $120. You do not have to use the weeks consecutively.	Thu	6:00-7:00 PM	May 20	Dec 15	$120	Adele	Evening Proofing
	Notes: We have a Facebook group "NDT NP & Proofing classes". Please message me if you would like to be added to the group. I will post a message to this Facebook group each Sunday asking who is planning on class for that week. Details are available on the group page. If you are not on Facebook, please email me by Monday at 6:00 PM or Thursday by noon about your plans. There is class every week I am in town AND there are at least 3 people coming to class. Please check the Facebook group for class dates. Please pay Adele directly so she records your payment in her attendance chart. Cost is $120 for 6 weeks, and $25 as a single-day drop in class. You do not have to use the weeks consecutively. Please use the classes up within 6 months of the first class. You may use the same class payment to attend the Tuesday morning proofing class.
Open and Utility Proofing Open and Utility Proofing We proof several of the advanced (Open/Utility) obedience exercises each week. Utility beginners can get some guidance each week. Prerequisites $25/week drop-in fee. You may buy a 6-week card for $120. You do not have to use the weeks consecutively.	Tue	10:30-11:30 AM	Apr 6	Dec 15	$120	Adele	Tues Proofing
	Notes: We have a Facebook group "NDT NP & Proofing classes". Please message me if you would like to be added to the group. I will post a message to this Facebook group each Sunday asking who is planning on class for that week. Details are available on the group page. There is class every week I am in town AND there are at least 3 people coming to class. Please check the Facebook group for class dates. Please pay Adele directly so she records your payment in her attendance chart. Cost is $120 for 6 weeks, and $25 as a single-day drop in class. You do not have to use the weeks consecutively. Please use the classes up within 6 months of the first class. You may use the same class payment to attend the Thursday evening proofing class.

Agility

                     

Course	Day	Time	Start Date	End Date	Cost	Instructor	Section	Spaces Left
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 2x2s 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 does not roll or squeak, and sensible shoes in which handler can run. Prerequisites Intro to Agility Obstacles and Intro to Agility Handling Skills or instructor approval. Screening required if you have not trained at Northfield before.	Thu	6:15-7:10 PM	Sep 22	Nov 3	$120	Terri	22F09AG2Thu	Filled
	Notes: Needs to have instructor approval to participate in this class.No Class 10/13
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 2x2s 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 does not roll or squeak, and sensible shoes in which handler can run. Prerequisites Intro to Agility Obstacles and Intro to Agility Handling Skills or instructor approval. Screening required if you have not trained at Northfield before.	Tue	6:45-7:40 PM	Sep 20	Nov 1	$120	Terri	22F09AG3Tue	Filled
	Notes: Needs to have instructor approval to participate in this class.No Class 10/11
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 2x2s 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 does not roll or squeak, and sensible shoes in which handler can run. Prerequisites Agility 2 or instructor approval. Screening required if you have not trained at Northfield before.	Thu	7:30-8:25 PM	Sep 22	Nov 3	$120	Terri	22F09AG3Thu	Filled
	Notes: Needs to have instructor approval to participate in this class. No Class 10/13
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.	Tue	5:30-6:25 PM	Sep 20	Nov 1	$120	Terri	22F09AG4Tue	Filled
	Notes: Needs to have instructor approval to participate in this class.No Class 10/11
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	9:30-10:25 AM	Sep 15	Oct 20	$120	Karen	22B09AGSkillsThur1	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	10:45-11:40 AM	Sep 15	Oct 20	$120	Karen	22B09AGSkillsThur2	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	5:00-5:55 PM	Sep 22	Nov 3	$120	Terri	22F09AGSKThu	Filled
	Notes: Needs to have instructor approval to participate in this class.No Class 10/13
Competition Agility Competition Agility COMPETITION CLASS ONLY! This class is geared towards the Excellent/Master level in Agility. A combination class offering course walk through analysis, learning how to set lines for jump sequences, and distance work, including problem solving and proofing, contacts, start line stays, motivation and attention. We will discuss all options for running the course, which is most efficient and which is best for the team. Prerequisites Competing at the Excellent/Master Agility level. Must be screened by Instructor/Co-Instructor prior to class acceptance. If interested Please email ndtshannon@gmail.com Must have at least 3 students for class to be held.	Mon	7:00-7:55 PM	Aug 29	Oct 10	$120	Rita	22D08AGEMCOM	Filled
	Notes: Excellent/ Master level only NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 5TH
Competition Agility Competition Agility COMPETITION CLASS ONLY! This class is geared towards the Excellent/Master level in Agility. A combination class offering course walk through analysis, learning how to set lines for jump sequences, and distance work, including problem solving and proofing, contacts, start line stays, motivation and attention. We will discuss all options for running the course, which is most efficient and which is best for the team. Prerequisites Competing at the Excellent/Master Agility level. Must be screened by Instructor/Co-Instructor prior to class acceptance. If interested Please email ndtshannon@gmail.com Must have at least 3 students for class to be held.	Wed	2:30-3:25 PM	Aug 31	Oct 12	$120	Rita	22D08AGEMCOM	Filled
	Notes: Excellent/ Master level only NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 7TH
Competition Agility Competition Agility COMPETITION CLASS ONLY! This class is geared towards the Excellent/Master level in Agility. A combination class offering course walk through analysis, learning how to set lines for jump sequences, and distance work, including problem solving and proofing, contacts, start line stays, motivation and attention. We will discuss all options for running the course, which is most efficient and which is best for the team. Prerequisites Competing at the Excellent/Master Agility level. Must be screened by Instructor/Co-Instructor prior to class acceptance. If interested Please email ndtshannon@gmail.com Must have at least 3 students for class to be held.	Wed	4:00-4:55 PM	Aug 31	Oct 12	$120	Rita	22D08AGEMCOM	Filled
	Notes: Excellent/ Master level only NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 7TH
Competition Agility Competition Agility COMPETITION CLASS ONLY! This class is geared towards the Excellent/Master level in Agility. A combination class offering course walk through analysis, learning how to set lines for jump sequences, and distance work, including problem solving and proofing, contacts, start line stays, motivation and attention. We will discuss all options for running the course, which is most efficient and which is best for the team. Prerequisites Competing at the Excellent/Master Agility level. Must be screened by Instructor/Co-Instructor prior to class acceptance. If interested Please email ndtshannon@gmail.com Must have at least 3 students for class to be held.	Wed	6:30-7:25 PM	Aug 31	Oct 12	$120	Rita	22D08AGEMCOM	Filled
	Notes: Excellent/ Master level only NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 7TH

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