Instructor Terri McCardell

Ann Arbor Dog Instructor Terri McCardell Terri McCardell started teaching agility classes at NDT in 2017, after assisting Denise Tarby for several years before that. She teaches most of our introductory agility classes as well as private and semi-private lessons. She enjoys starting new dogs and people in Agility. “It’s fun to take a new dog and handler from not knowing anything about agility to having them be able to run courses and maybe even entering competitions with their dogs.” Terri is a very patient person and understands dogs that aren’t very confident. “It is very important not to push a dog that lacks confidence too fast. It is better to build their confidence slowly.”

Terri continues to attend Advanced Agility classes and seminars to improve her own skills and that of her students.

Terri has made a lot of the PVC equipment that everyone uses at NDT, from jumps to weave poles to gating of various sorts.

Terri enjoys training and showing her dogs in agility. She has owned a Keeshond, Australian Shepherds, and German Shepherds. Terri trained and showed her Keeshond Mia to MX and MXJ titles in agility. She put a MACH agility title on her first German Shepherd Kip.

Terri’s dogs:

German Shepherd Dog MACH Kip RN MXS MJB MXP MJP NF CGC
Keeshond Maya MX MXJ MJB CGC
German Shepherd Dog Zara Vom Meinhaus FDC MX MXB MXJ MJP MFB T2B CGC
German Shepherd Dog Simon Vom Meinhaus AX AXJ XF

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Lisa Minnick

04:45 30 Jan 23

Great place! Knowledgeable instructors. Adele understands how to help people start with the very basics for a great foundation for a lifetime of success for hoke life and performance

Cleo Parker

17:35 09 Mar 22

Great for competition obedience and rally. Adele is completely breed agnostic and will help you adapt methods for your dog.

Chris-Ann Paterson Welton

22:58 03 Aug 20

Our experiences at Northfield Dog Training have tremendously enhanced our Golden Retriever's abilities and our overall relationship with him. We have all learned so much. We are honored to have Adele as an advanced obedience instructor and can't wait for what is next. Terry has also taught and helped us so much with the puppy training and to receive a Canine Good Citizen Title. All of our other interactions with folks there have been great as well. Wonderful teachers and people overall!

Kabrina Rozine

02:03 22 Dec 18

I have two dogs attending agility classes with Karen Tudor at NDT. Talk about a fabulous experience! Karen adjusts her teaching style to meet the needs of her students and their dogs. She understands the training goals each student has and helps them to work toward their personal goal. It doesn’t matter if your goal is to compete or to just have more fun with your furry best friend. If you are looking for a friendly and supportive environment that produces results when you are willing to put in the work, run (don’t walk) to Northfield!

Heather Ks

08:41 10 May 18

Great place to learn agility and hone your skills whether you are beginner or seasoned pro! Karen Tudor is an awesome trainer whether you are just starting out or looking for help in competition. She gives you the basics in the intro classes with a lot of foundation work needed for you to build on for future plus creating a better bond with you and your dog. For the beginner class, it's a great place to start to see if agility something for you and your dog. ?. In the advanced classes, she provides tools needed to compete in agility with your four legged friend. For competition level, you are given feedback to make your weekend trials more successful! Karen ROCKS!!