Welcome to ARFF Agility

Our 2023 USDAA Agility Trial is Labor Day Weekend at the Middlesex 4H Fairgrounds!

Mark your calendar for Saturday Sept 2 and Sunday Sept 3, 2023.

Our judges this year are Stephen Routh and Val Reiner. Download the ENTRY FORM.  More info

Our 2023 USDAA Trial is finished! Thanks for joining us.
Thank you to all of the teams, volunteers and judges who made the trial awesome, click this link for accolades, course maps and more.
ARFF welcomes new members with basic agility training under their belts. Click on the Learn More button to see resources for getting started with agility.
ARFF holds weekly practices from April to November at our lovely agility field in Carlisle, Massachusetts.

ARFF Members Benefit from Focused Workshops

One of the benefits of our club is learning from each other. ARFF occasionally offers workshops, given by ARFF members.

Weekly Practice and Field Info

  • Backsides with Jumps and a Tunnel
    This Bad Dog Agility sequence asks you to consider and try various handling options for reaching the backsides of jumps. Signup and see who else has signed up at https://bit.ly/ARFF_Practice Please remember to bring your course maps with you to practice.
  • Working with Jump Boxes
    Think about whether you want to lead out or run with your dog for these exercises. Look at the paths carefully, and plan your crosses so that you can give your dog the smoothest, clearest ride. Exercise 2, green boxes, are the most challenging. Pick a piece of this exercise to work on if you ... Read More
  • Speed Circles Revisited
    Since most dogs love to run flat out, speed circles generate enthusiasm and confidence in your dog that can translate into successful distance handling. Strategic use of toys and bait plates can also help motivate your dog. Here (Exercise 3) you can try adding speed to those jumps you don’t often practice. If your dog ... Read More
  • Tunnel Sends & Layering
    These exercises will give you lots of practice in layering jumps. If you can send your dog to tunnels, you’ll be in a better position to guide him through these sequences. Try Exercise 1 on Wed, 9/17, and Exercise 2 on Sat, 9/20. Sign up and see who else has signed up at https://bit.ly/ARFF_Practice Please remember ... Read More
  • Negotiating Odd Lines
    This setup offers serpentines, pinwheels, weird tunnel entries, and a teeter. Think about the line you need to draw for your dog and plan accordingly. Try the top 2 exercises Wed, 9/10, and the bottom 2 Sun, 9/14. Signup and see who else has signed up at https://bit.ly/ARFF_Practice Please remember to bring your course maps with ... Read More

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Want to get more out of practice?

Nini Bloch created "How to Get the Most Out of Practice" to help all of us prepare and get the most out of our practice opportunities.

Are you coming to practice? Please let us know. Click on the practice link.