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Merrimac Dog Training Club



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Barn Hunt - Novice/Open (NT) (Members Only)
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Barn Hunt - Novice/Open (NT) (Members Only)

$120

with Nicole Tougas

This class is open to beginner dog/handler teams (intro level) thru those teams who are ready to compete at the Open level. No previous experience with Barn Hunt or exposure to the rats is necessary. Handlers are encouraged to bring super high value treats and a "clicker" for dogs new to Barn Hunt.

Note: Male dogs are recommended to wear a "belly band" since urinating in the search area is strictly prohibited.

Barn Hunt - Novice/Open (NT) (Non-Members)
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Barn Hunt - Novice/Open (NT) (Non-Members)

$122

with Nicole Tougas

This class is open to beginner dog/handler teams (intro level) thru those teams who are ready to compete at the Open level. No previous experience with Barn Hunt or exposure to the rats is necessary. Handlers are encouraged to bring super high value treats and a "clicker" for dogs new to Barn Hunt.

Note: Male dogs are recommended to wear a "belly band" since urinating in the search area is strictly prohibited.

Agility (Beginner) - Introduction to Agility 104 (PW) (Members Only)
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Agility (Beginner) - Introduction to Agility 104 (PW) (Members Only)

$120

with Pat Wright

Calendar Jan 6, 2026 at 7:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is designed for beginner dogs and handlers who have little experience in agility. The class will continue work on foundation agility exercises, including body awareness, targeting, start line stays, forward focus, distance commands and handling skills.  Contact obstacle and weave pole foundations will be introduced in addition to beginner/novice sequences.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs/handlers must have successfully completed MDTC’S Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-103 or be evaluated by the Training Director (Deana Bullock, 757-778-7608)/Instructor before coming to class.

Agility (Beginner) - Introduction to Agility 104 (PW) (Non-Members)
Online Registration Unavailable

Agility (Beginner) - Introduction to Agility 104 (PW) (Non-Members)

$122

with Pat Wright

Calendar Jan 6, 2026 at 7:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is designed for beginner dogs and handlers who have little experience in agility. The class will continue work on foundation agility exercises, including body awareness, targeting, start line stays, forward focus, distance commands and handling skills.  Contact obstacle and weave pole foundations will be introduced in addition to beginner/novice sequences.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs/handlers must have successfully completed MDTC’S Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-103 or be evaluated by the Training Director (Deana Bullock, 757-778-7608)/Instructor before coming to class

Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (SP) (Members Only)

$120

with Sandra Platt

Calendar Jan 6, 2026 at 7:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 (Introduction to Agility) for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in both standard and jumper courses which will be split between two rings. Course maps will be provided.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs/Handlers must have successfully completed MDTC’S Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Full Course
Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (SP) (Non-Members)
Online Registration Unavailable

Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (SP) (Non-Members)

$122

with Sandra Platt

Calendar Jan 6, 2026 at 7:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 (Introduction to Agility) for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in both standard and jumper courses which will be split between two rings. Course maps will be provided.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs/Handlers must have successfully completed MDTC’S Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (KR) (Members Only)

$120

with Kathy Routten

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in both standard and jumper courses which will be split between two rings. Course maps will be provided.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs/Handlers must have successfully completed MDTC’S Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Full Course
Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (KR) (Non-Members)
Online Registration Unavailable

Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (KR) (Non-Members)

$122

with Kathy Routten

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in both standard and jumper courses which will be split between two rings. Course maps will be provided.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs/Handlers must have successfully completed MDTC’S Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.





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