ARFF Current 2025 Practice Schedule

ARFF practices at our home field in Carlisle, Massachusetts from late April until November (weather permitting). Our practices include full courses from USDAA, AKC, CPE and NADAC trials, as well as exercises designed to teach and refine handling skills. Members of the Practice Committee offer insights and assistance during practice for those who would like training help. ​
Wednesday 5:00 Playtime
5:45 Setup
6:00 Practice Time
7:00 Practice ends
Saturday 9:15 Setup
9:30 Practice Starts
11:00 Practice ends
11:00 Playtime
Sunday 3:00 Playtime
3:45 Setup
4:00 Practice Starts
5:00 Practice Ends
5:00 Playtime
Please bring the course/exercise maps to practice. You'll find them by clicking the link at the top of each description.
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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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