This is not actually a course, but a way for you to get your basic information entered in to the CourseStorm website, including your contact information and your dog's information and health data, as well as to read our Hold Harmless agreement, our refund policy, and our severe weather policy. This will let you get familiar with CourseStorm so when we actually have classes for which you can sign up, you will ready to go.

Course Description

We 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
• sensible shoes in which handler can run

Prerequisite

Puppies need to be at least 6 months old. Dogs/puppies need to have taken a basic obedience course or have instructor approval to participate in this class. Please contact us at info@northfielddogtraining.com if you have any questions.

Class dates:March 21-April 11, 2025

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

Course Description

We 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
• sensible shoes in which handler can run

Prerequisite

Puppies need to be at least 6 months old. Dogs/puppies need to have taken a basic obedience course or have instructor approval to participate in this class. Please contact us at info@northfielddogtraining.com if you have any questions at all.

Class dates: March 21-April 11, 2025

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

Course Description

Struggling to walk a dog that is pulling is no fun! Learn how to reframe your walk so that you and your dog can take time to enjoy the scenery, relax, and manage distractions you might encounter as you are out and about in your neighborhood.

Prerequisites: puppy class, manners class, or reasonable equivalent 

Age group: for dogs ages 6 months and up 

Class size: 3-8 students

Equipment

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• Collar (flat collar, martingale, slip collar, or non-restrictive harness. Pinch/prong collars are not allowed)
• 4-6 foot leash
• treat bag
• toy that does not roll or squeak
• sensible shoes in which handler can run

Class dates: April 14-28, 2025

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

Course Description

This is a 3-week preparation course with CGC testing on week three. We will practice the course requirements and proof skills for final testing.

Prerequisites: dogs should have the basic skills of sit, down, stay, and loose leash walking in order to take this course, i.e., have completed a basic obedience class.

Age group: for dogs ages 5 months and up.

Class size: 4-8 students 

Equipment

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• Collar (flat collar, martingale, slip collar, or non-restrictive harness. Pinch/prong collars are not allowed)
• 4-6 foot leash
• treat bag
• toy that does not roll or squeak
• sensible shoes in which handler can run

Class dates: April 14-28, 2025

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

Course Description

You and your dog will learn to navigate the outside world and all its distractions successfully! We will cover loose leash walking, focus work, distractions, basic obedience, impulse control, and age-appropriate socialization. This course is a wonderful way to prepare your puppy for moving up the Canine Good Citizen course, Household Manners, or Life Skills for Success.

Not recommended for highly reactive dogs

Prerequisites: none

Age group: for puppies ages 4 months up to one year

Class size: 3-8 students.

Equipment

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• Collar (flat collar, martingale, slip collar, or non-restrictive harness. Pinch/prong collars are not allowed)
• 4-6 foot leash
• treat bag
• toy that does not roll or squeak
• sensible shoes in which handler can run

Class dates:

Class Dates: April 15-May 22, 2025

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

Course Description

Whether you need to refresh the skills learned in puppy class or work on changing existing behaviors in your adolescent or adult dog, this course will help you navigate household issues such as barking, door dashing, jumping, leash pulling, counter surfing, and distractions.

Prerequisites: puppy class, manners class, or reasonable equivalent

Age group: for dogs ages 6 months and up

Class size: 3-6 students

Equipment

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• Collar (flat collar, martingale, slip collar, or non-restrictive harness. Pinch/prong collars are not allowed)
• 4-6 foot leash
• treat bag
• toy that does not roll or squeak
• sensible shoes in which handler can run

Class dates: April 15-May 22, 2025

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

Course Description

Learn the basics of nose work with your dog. We will cover preparing/storing odor, how to set up searches, types of searches, building independence in your dog as they search, and much, much more. By week six you and your dog will be working as a team to solve a variety of scent problems in a fun supportive environment.

Prerequisites: completion of a Puppy K or Household Manners course or equivalent skills.

Age group: for dogs ages 6 months and up

Class size: 3-6 students

Equipment

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• Collar (flat collar, martingale, slip collar, or non-restrictive harness. Pinch/prong collars are not allowed)
• 4-6 foot leash
• treat bag (recommended)
• clicker (optional and available in class)
• busy item for dog such as a Kong, pupsicle, chew, etc. nothing that squeaks
• sensible shoes in which handler can run

NOTE: There are no dogs on week one as we will discuss  scent theory. We will provide students with a scent kit on week one for home use. The cost of this kit is included in the registration fee.

Class dates

4/17/25-5/22/25

NOTE: do NOT add a 2nd handler or you will be charged twice for the course!