This Seminar is Free to All !

This is an educational seminar intended to cover dog training theory, tips, cautions, and how dogs work and learn...the FUN way! 

• Why are harnesses not good for obedience but good for other things?
• What's with all the different types of leashes & collars?
• Why are some treats better than others?
• Why do dogs pull when they're on a leash?
• How long should I really train my dog every day?

We'll give you all the answers and hands on practice on skills you'll need as the handler of your dog. We ask you NOT bring your dog because we'll also have several demo dogs at all levels to give you a visual on training techniques. You'll get to meet and chat with your instructor and others.

Priority seating will be for those registering for MDTC Puppy, Basic, and/or Intermediate Obedience classes in Session 2026-03 (starting the week of 5/4/26). If you're NOT registering for those classes but still wish to attend, please contact the Registrar, Cat Vines (757-298-0113) to secure a seat. 

This is not a Beginner Open Obedience or Open Obedience run thru class. This class is the sixth in a series, and for those teams that have learned the basic skills, rules and training techniques to compete in Open Obedience trials and working toward refining those skills. All work is done in class off lead with multiple dogs working on the same floor space.  

Prerequisites: Teams must have attended the first five sessions in this series. Multiple rings will be used. 

Note: No 2nd dogs/same handler will be accepted for this class. We understand many of you may be traveling from quite a distance with multiple dogs training that day. You're welcome to bring them into the building with you; however, you are only permitted to work the one registered for the class. Please contact the Training Director, Deanna Bullock, 757-778-7608 for approvals or questions. 

This is not a Beginner Open Obedience or Open Obedience run thru class. This class is the sixth in a series, and for those teams that have learned the basic skills, rules and training techniques to compete in Open Obedience trials and working toward refining those skills. All work is done in class off lead with multiple dogs working on the same floor space.  

Prerequisites: Teams must have attended the first five sessions in this series. Multiple rings will be used. 

Note: No 2nd dogs/same handler will be accepted for this class. We understand many of you may be traveling from quite a distance with multiple dogs training that day. You're welcome to bring them into the building with you; however, you are only permitted to work the one registered for the class. Please contact the Training Director, Deanna Bullock, 757-778-7608 for approvals or questions. 

Practice Advanced/Intermediate/Excellent courses  Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice. Directed practice with individual signs available. Note: Students expected to help in course setup and take down. 

Prerequisites: Handler and dog must be familiar with Advanced (this includes Intermediate) exercises AND have earned at least a Rally Novice title. Exceptions only with permission of Instructor. 

Practice Advanced/Intermediate/Excellent courses  Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice. Directed practice with individual signs available. Note: Students expected to help in course setup and take down. 

Prerequisites: Handler and dog must be familiar with Advanced (this includes Intermediate) exercises AND have earned at least a Rally Novice title. Exceptions only with permission of Instructor. 

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice buried hides, both sand and water. This class is for dogs at the Novice or Advanced level only, please.

Note: There will be no class 5/11 to accommodate the Membership Meeting.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice buried hides, both sand and water. This class is for dogs at the Novice or Advanced level only, please.

Note: There will be no class 5/11 to accommodate the Membership Meeting.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice container searches. This class is for dogs at the Excellent or Master level only, please.

Note: There will be no class 5/11 to accommodate the Membership Meeting.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on all odors. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.