ARFF Agility Club | Agility is Really Fun for Fido

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.

Building a Skill: Running behind a Tunnel
There are times when it makes sense to run “behind” a tunnel (around the outside). This may weird out your dog unless you specifically train for it. Following up on the Building a Skill workshop, these exercises show you step-by-step what to do to introduce this concept to your dog and hone his performance. Sign up ... Read More
Jump Box Tweaks
Set up both of these jump squares and number them the same. Compare how each runs and how the challenges change as the jump angles and distances change. Sign up and see who else has signed up at https://bit.ly/ARFF_Practice Please remember to bring your course maps with you to practice.
Jumps, Tire & Weaves
This setup features a tire perpendicular to the other obstacles. Keep in mind that you need to set up your dog’s path so that he can see the tunnel before you cue it. You’ll also be practicing various weave entries. Sign up and see who else has signed up at https://bit.ly/ARFF_Practice Please remember to bring your ... Read More
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

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.