Northfield Dog Training

10/12/2026

Fritz discovered yesterday that a steward at Saturdays match at Companion DTC gave him someone else’s gloves, probably after his 2nd run in Utility. Anyone missing these gloves and have some bigger fatter gloves?

04/03/2026

I am offering something new for floor time payments. You can scan a QR code and pay with a credit or debit card, or you can pay with Venmo. I’ve posted the information on how to do this on the office door and next to the sign-in clipboards in the big building.

03/22/2026

Spring class registration @ Northfield Dog Training is starting soon! -

We have just posted the schedule of classes that will be starting in April. There are a lot of them! Those of you in an on-going class should be receiving a sign-up link in the next day or two from your instructor with which to sign up for your favorite class(es). We will open sign up to everyone el...

02/21/2026

We've added a few more beginner classes. -

Just after I sent out the first February newsletter, we decided to add two more sections of Star Puppy and one of Adolescent Manners on Mondays, which will start on March 9. Those on the waiting lists from the classes that started the week of February 18 have received early-bird links. We will open....

02/16/2026

Upcoming Intro to Agility Obstacles classes -

Terri McCardell will be teaching two sections of Intro to Agility obstacles on Mondays at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Each class lasts for 45 minutes. Dates are:

01/19/2026

Upcoming Beginner classes -

Given the polar vortex that is sweeping through the area and causing a lot of class cancelations already this month, I’m glad we put off starting new beginner classes,

12/26/2025

Holiday Drop in training schedule and plans for classes in early 2026 -

During our holiday break from classes, the big training building will be available for floor time as shown on the NDT calendar on the homepage of the NDT website and below. You do not need to sign up for floor time during this time period, just stop on by. The fee is $10 for the day with no limit on...

10/02/2025

There are two spaces left in the Friday 5:00-5:45 PM Intro to Agility Obstacles that starts October 3. Class is 4 weeks, costs $140. Dog must be at least 6 months old, have had a basic obedience class, be able to work on a flat collar and leash, and be able to be held by the leash by the instructors. Sign up here:

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...

09/20/2025

Late September and October 2025 classes at Northfield Dog Training -

Hanna is offering two 3-week classes that start this week: Fall Fun and Loose Leash Walking and Recalls. The latter needs at least 3 people to sign up for it to be a “go”. If you are interested in the Loose Leash Walking and Recalls class, please click here and send the email to express your int...

07/30/2025

Fall 2025 classes at Northfield Dog Training -

I am happy to report that Hanna Gould is joining our NDT instructor staff. She will be teaching a variety of beginner obedience classes starting in September. You can read more about her, other services she offers besides classes, and her background on her instructor page on the NDT website.