ARFF Members' Training Information
Some of our members offer novice, intermediate and masters-level classes.
When we know about them, we'll make the information available here.
| Classes with a fixed schedule | ||||
| instructor | class name | starting date duration |
class time | location website |
| Nini Bloch | Agility Foundations | 5/16/2011 6 weeks |
6:15-7:15 pm | MSPCA, Methuen website |
| Just starting out with a new dog? This 6-week class will introduce you to basic agility skills such as working your dog on the right and left sides; crosses; distance work as well as introduce equipment.Dog Requirements: Your dog should be able to reliably stay (sit or down) and come when called. Handler Requirements: Best to have clicker training experience; handler enthusiasm and a sense of humor a big plus. Cost: $120 for 6 weeks | ||||
| Agility Foundations | 5/5/2011 6 weeks |
6:15-7:15 pm | MSPCA, Methuen website |
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| Just starting out with a new dog? This 6-week class will introduce you to basic agility skills such as working your dog on the right and left sides; crosses; distance work as well as introduce equipment.Dog Requirements: Your dog should be able to reliably stay (sit or down) and come when called. Handler Requirements: Best to have clicker training experience; handler enthusiasm and a sense of humor a big plus. Cost: $120 for 6 weeks | ||||
| Agility Intermediate | 5/16/2011 6 weeks |
5:15-6:15 pm | MSPCA, Methuen website |
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| This 6-week class will help you continue to build upon the basic agility skills you started in Agility Foundations I and begin to play with more challenging exercises and equipment while improving your dog's confidence, focus and self-control and starting to run sequences. Prerequisite of Agility Foundations or equivalent. Must have clicker training experience; handler enthusiasm and a sense of humor a big plus. Cost: $120 for 6 weeks | ||||
| Agility Intermediate | 5/5/2011 6 weeks |
5:15-6:15 pm | MSPCA, Methuen website |
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| This 6-week class will help you continue to build upon the basic agility skills you started in Agility Foundations I and begin to play with more challenging exercises and equipment while improving your dog's confidence, focus and self-control and starting to run sequences. Prerequisite of Agility Foundations or equivalent. Must have clicker training experience; handler enthusiasm and a sense of humor a big plus. Cost: $120 for 6 weeks | ||||
| Agility Sequences | 5/5/2011 6 weeks |
Check with Nini | MSPCA, Methuen website |
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| This 6-week course emphasizes integrating obstacle and handling skills in sequences up to 8-10 obstacles. Dogs can still be working on full weave and contact performance. Cost: $120 for 6 weeks | ||||
| Basic Manners | 5/16/2011 8 weeks |
7:30-8:45 pm | MSPCA, Methuen website |
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| A clicker-based class designed for owners and their dogs aged 4 months and older. Our focus will be to provide you with information about how to train your dog in the basic behaviors that make him or her a well loved and enjoyed companion. Cost: $160 for 8 weeks | ||||
Nini is also offering:
Control Unleashed
This 6-week course offers a great transition from on-leash work indoors to agility prep off-lelash and outdoors. This 6-week course will help your dog learn to focus and concentrate in distracting situations (like agility practice) by practicing a series of games. Contact Nini for more details.
| Instructor | Dates | Class | Location |
| Kate Bigger | Mondays, 6:00PM, 7:00PM | Agility and Intro to Agility | MSPCA, Jamaica Plain MA |
| Kate also offers private training for beginners and reactive dogs Contact katebigger@yahoo.com for more info. |
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NOTE: if specific dates are not specified, the class is ongoing/held each week.