Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Prerequisites: None.

Hybrid Household Manners is for adult dogs and puppies 4 months and older. It focuses on teaching handlers how to teach their dog basic skills for everyday life and on laying a solid foundation for more advanced training. It also teaches handlers how to communicate effectively with their dogs and engage in basic problem solving.

The course includes several on-line videos for you to watch before coming to class each week, so you can start to work on skills at home and then come to class for practice. There are also weekly handouts for you to download and read.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• A mat or rug (think bath mat) or dog bed
• Collar and 4-6 foot leash
• If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time.

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

Class dates: 

June 16 - July 21

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes each week

Prerequisites: Puppies must be between 10 weeks and 4 months when class starts. Please check with your veterinarian about the best age for you to start class, as it will depend on how many vaccinations your puppy has had before leaving his breeder and other factors.

Class content: This class is a fun introduction to training with your new puppy. Learn how to build a solid relationship with your new puppy and a good foundation for future dog sports. We focus on basic obedience skills (attention, come, sit, down, stay, and loose-leash walking). We introduce the puppies to a variety of obstacles, including several from agility, with the goal of building your puppy's confidence with new experiences. We do some playtime most weeks, where the puppies get to interact in a small area off leash for socialization with other people and puppies.

The course includes several on-line videos for you to watch before coming to class each week, so you can start to work on skills at home and then come to class for practice. There are also weekly handouts for you to download and read.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• A mat or rug (think bath mat) or dog bed
• Collar and 4-6 foot leash
• If your puppy is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time.

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

Class dates: 

June 17 - July 22

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Prerequisites: None.

Hybrid Household Manners is for adult dogs and puppies 4 months and older. It focuses on teaching handlers how to teach their dog basic skills for everyday life and on laying a solid foundation for more advanced training. It also teaches handlers how to communicate effectively with their dogs and engage in basic problem solving.

The course includes several on-line videos for you to watch before coming to class each week, so you can start to work on skills at home and then come to class for practice. There are also weekly handouts for you to download and read.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• A mat or rug (think bath mat) or dog bed
• Collar and 4-6 foot leash
• If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time.

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

Class dates: 

June 17 - July 22

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Prerequisites: Adele's 3 FCOOL classes (Fundamentals, Maneuvers, Heeling or instructor approval).

Rally 1 – learn about all of the AKC Novice Rally signs and how to perform each with your dog, applying skills learned in the prerequisite classes, as well as how to run a course.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats and/or a toy (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• A crate for your dog to be in while you walk the course each week, or someone who is able to hold your dog for you.
• Collar and 2.5-4 foot leash. A 6 foot leash is cumbersome in rally.
• Whatever collar you are currently training with that keeps your dog under control..

Class dates: 

June 17 - July 22

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: June 20 - July 18, 2025 (skip July 4)