New England K9 Athlete

04/14/2025

Pretty ribbons for our NEK9A Triple Threat Team Challenge this Sunday! Last day to register is tomorrow and details will go out Wednesday to all those entered!

Event information and rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TH2I-Hfuy4R-ybtJbj3bxs6oILzHNH3gbKI-cInjg08/edit?usp=sharing

Entry form: https://form.jotform.com/243343798269067

04/13/2025

What better way to spend a rainy day than a Happy Ratter Trial! Thanks everyone who braved the rain and cold with us!

Congratulations to our new title holders!
🐭 Benny RAT
🐭 Ziggy RATS
🐭 Roz HRBR1
🐭 Chance HRBR1
🐭 JJ HRBR2
🐭 Luigi RAT
🐭 Alfie RAT
🐭 Morrigan RAT
🐭 Linus RAT
🐭 Nori HRAT
🐭 Quinn XRAT
🐭 Puffin CHR
🐭 Bumblebee CHR

04/13/2025

Starting tomorrow! Email [email protected] if you want to enroll!

Mondays Starting April 14th
CDSP Competition Obedience Group Class
4 week class, $155/dog, limit 6 dogs

7:15-8:15PM: We will be working on skills for dogs interested in the Starter Novice, Novice and Open classes in CDSP! Each week we will work on different exercises from each level and on week 4 we will do a mock trial run thru!

What to bring: For the open level you need to bring a dumbbell for your dog. For the open and novice level you can bring a leash of any length, for starter novice you need a 6ft leash.

Prerequisite: Your dog should have some basic obedience and heeling skills for this class, however we can help you polish up any behaviors!

Instructor: April Pelletier

Register here: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/CDSP-comp-ob-class

04/12/2025

Sunday June 1st
Canine Chiropractic with Dr. Ben

9:30am-2:30pm Chiropractic
***PLEASE NOTE NEW PRICING:$60/first dog, $40/each additional dog***
Learn more about canine chiropractic here

Email us to book!

04/11/2025

Thursdays Starting May 8th
Flyball Group Class
4 week class, limit 8 dogs, $155/dog

Due to high demand we are extending this class to two hours so more dogs can join us!6-8PM: This class is open for dogs for dogs of all levels in sport of flyball (including newbies!). Dogs will be worked in 5-minute blocks based on their experience level. Each dog will get two turns. In-between turns please plan to crate out of your car. Flyball is a team sport so when you aren’t running your dog it is expected you will be in the building helping other dogs with restraining, boxloading, props, etc., this includes after your dog’s turns are done. For this class we will need help putting away equipment at the end of class (very quick if everyone helps, max 5 minutes).

PLEASE READ: In our current space we only have room for ONE lane with 50ft of runback. We run on turf. If your dog needs special props, balls, etc. please let us know ahead of time so we can make sure we have them or we can make sure you bring them for your dog (we have most things!). We can provide distraction/arousal if needed in our shorter area of our space (it’s L shaped currently and the lane goes in the long part of the L), however we only have one flyball box. Any questions please let us know!

What to bring: for this class we will be working dogs for both food and toy reinforcements!

Prerequisite: Basic obedience or sports foundation class, if you do not have these please email us first (we maybe able to accommodate!). if your dog is reactive please contact us first.

Instructor: April Pelletier

Register here: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/flyball-may

04/10/2025

Wednesdays Starting April 23rd
Agility For Fun Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225

6-7PM: This class is for those we are interested in doing agility with their dog just for fun (not for competition, however you will learn most of the skills if you ever did want to compete with your dog and could easily transfer to a competition class). We will introduce your dog (if they haven’t been already) to the obstacles in agility including: jumps, tunnels, A-frame, dog walk, teeter, and weave poles. Dogs who are reactive please reach out before booking. Dogs will work one at a time in this class on the agility course so please be prepared to either work your dog out of the car or have control over them when it is not their turn (we have crates and place beds available for use).

What to bring: for this class we will use food and toy reinforcements so please bring both!

Prerequisites: Basic Obedience or similar group class, your dog will need to be able to work off leash with distractions. If you have any questions on whether your dog is ready for this class or they are reactive, please contact us to set up a consultation first to make sure this class is appropriate for them.

Instructor: Kate Norris

Register here: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/agility-for-fun-6pm-wed

04/09/2025

Nose Work Saturdays with Maureen CNWI
1PM - Open to dogs on odor (paired or unpaired)
2PM - Open to brand new dogs or paired dogs

Saturday classes in progress, if you are interested in joining a class or dropping in (drop ins are $40/dog), please contact us!

04/08/2025

Tuesdays Starting April 15th
Foundations II for Competition Agility Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225

5-6PM: This group class is for dogs and/or handlers who have completed our foundations for agility group class (here or elsewhere). Dogs should have skills in jumping, tunnels have started contact training and weave poles (channel with guides). Handler should have a basic understanding of basic handling for agility including front, blind and rear crosses. Dogs work one at a time in this class so please come prepared to crate your dog in the car or in the building or have control over your dog when they are not working.

What to bring: For this class we will use food and toy reinforcements.

Prerequisite: Agility foundations class (here or elsewhere). If your dog is reactive please contact us before enrolling - failure to do so will result in your dog being excused from the class if they are disruptive with no refund.

Instructor: April Pelletier

NO class 04/29

Register here: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/agility-foundation-tuesdays

04/07/2025

Mondays Starting April 14th
CDSP Competition Obedience Group Class
4 week class, $155/dog, limit 6 dogs

7:15-8:15PM: We will be working on skills for dogs interested in the Starter Novice, Novice and Open classes in CDSP! Each week we will work on different exercises from each level and on week 4 we will do a mock trial run thru!

What to bring: For the open level you need to bring a dumbbell for your dog. For the open and novice level you can bring a leash of any length, for starter novice you need a 6ft leash.

Prerequisite: Your dog should have some basic obedience and heeling skills for this class, however we can help you polish up any behaviors!

Instructor: April Pelletier

Register here: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/CDSP-comp-ob-class

04/07/2025

NO RALLY CLASSES TONIGHT! Students check your email for more details!! See you next week!

04/06/2025

Sunday April 20th
NEK9A Triple Threat Team Challenge!

Agility, Rally and Scent Work! These are FOR FUN, NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS! We will have ribbons for 1-3rd placements for each separate event. You DO NOT need to register for all 3 events (or enter on a team) to participate! You can enter multiple dogs at the same level for Agility and Rally, but NOT for scent work (unless doing FEO). Limit of 25 dogs in each class. This will be an all day event!

Please read the event information below for all the rules and information!

Event Information (PLEASE READ!!): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TH2I-Hfuy4R-ybtJbj3bxs6oILzHNH3gbKI-cInjg08/edit?usp=sharing

Entry Form!: https://form.jotform.com/243343798269067

NEK9A Triple Threat Team Challenge Event Information! We will be having an Easter lunch potluck! Sign up will be available closer to the event! :) Overall Information NEWBIE & PRO classes: see each section for requirements. This time it will be a TEAM CHALLENGE for the Triple Threat! In orde...

04/06/2025

Thursdays Starting April 10th
Foundations II for Agility Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225

10-11AM: This group class is to build upon foundations for agility skills taught in the Foundations for Agility group class! Dogs may work one at a time in this class so please come prepared to crate your dog in the car or in the building or have control over your dog when they are not working. This is a competition agility class. If your dog is new to agility and you would like to join this class please reach out via email and I maybe able to accommodate!

What to bring: For this class we will use food and toy reinforcements.

Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations for Agility group class

Instructor: April Pelletier

NO class 04/24 & 05/01

To register (only 1 spot open): https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/?appointmentType=75867292

04/05/2025

Pool Packages for the 2025 Season

We will be offering pool packages for sale for a limited time! Pool packages can be bought from 4/04-4/06! We are offering a 10% discount on these packages for rentals and lessons. These packages are non-refundable and non-transferable to other services and are only good for the 2025 season! If you purchase a package you will be notified first and have a 48 hour pre-booking window for the pool before we post it on social/newsletter. We are hoping to open the pool the last weekend in May, but we will see if the weather cooperates! You will the first to know if you purchase a package! Any questions or to purchase a package please contact us at [email protected].

We can't wait to see you in the pool! To review our pool rules and policies before purchasing a package please visit: www.newenglandk9athlete.com/pool

2025 Pool Package Offers

*Any of these packages can be used as 30 minute or 60 minute (or more) sessions. You can buy multiple packages. There is only a LIMITED number of each of the packages!! When they are gone, they are gone!*

Rental Packages3 hours of rental time - $175 (normally $195)

Lesson Packages3 hours of lesson time - $270 (normally $300)

Invoices must be paid by 04/07! If you requested a package from us then check your spam for an invoice to secure your package!

04/05/2025

We have some great classes starting tonight with room in them! If you are interested in signing up please email [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE! Class Schedule for all Saturday classes below: 04/05, 04/19, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17

Saturdays Starting April 5th @ 4:45-5:45PM
Performance Puppy Group Class
5 week class, limit 6 dogs, $195

Intro to Dog Sports Group Class @ 6:15-7:15PM
5 week group class, limit 5 dogs, $195

Distracted Dog Group Class @ 7:30-8:30PM
4 week group class, limit 5 dogs, $155/dog

04/02/2025

I have a last minute opening in my 11am agility class on Thursdays starting next week (04/10), 6 week class (No class 04/24 or 05/01). This class is for dogs who have closed or almost closed channel weave poles, are comfortable on all contacts, and are doing small or full sequences. Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested!

03/31/2025

I have 5 runs open for happy ratter run thrus this Friday (03/04) at 6pm due to a cancellation. I also have openings for 7pm. Please email [email protected] if you want any!

03/29/2025

Wow! We hosted our first CDSP obedience trial today and I can't thank you all enough! Thank you for attending, thank you for stewarding and thank you Mary Horne for being a fabulous judge! We will DEFINITELY be hosting again thanks to all the positive support. Thank you thank you thank you!

03/27/2025

We could use some volunteers for our Novice classes for our CDSP trial on Saturday!
Trial #1 will start around 10:30am and you would only need to volunteer for the Novice class so no more than 2 hours of your time!
Trial #2 will start around 2pm and same time commitment!