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Agility Skills - Novice Open (CR) (Members Only)
with Caitlin Riggs

This is not a beginner's agility class. Dogs best suited to succeed in the class must be able to use all agility equipment but can be weak on weaves and teeter. Handlers will be working on “Excellent” level courses.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dog and handler must have successfully completed MDTC's Agility Foundation & Groundwork 103 or other advanced level Agility classes. Dogs must be able to work reliably off leash and have a solid foundations of basic obedience commands (sit, stay, come). Please contact MDTC's Training Director or instructor to confirm if your dog is eligible or for additional details.
Agility Skills - Novice Open (CR) (Non-Member)
with Caitlin Riggs

This is not a beginner's agility class. Dogs best suited to succeed in the class must be able to use all agility equipment but can be weak on weaves and teeter. Handlers will be working on “Excellent” level courses.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dog and handler must have successfully completed MDTC's Agility Foundation & Groundwork 103 or other advanced level Agility classes. Dogs must be able to work reliably off leash and have a solid foundations of basic obedience commands (sit, stay, come). Please contact MDTC's Training Director or instructor to confirm if your dog is eligible or for additional details.
Barn Hunt - Novice/Open (GW) (Members Only)
with Ginger Wade

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 (GW) (Non-Member)
with Ginger Wade

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 - Proofing & Problem Solving for Senior Level & Above (GS) (Members Only)
with Gloria Smith

Not for beginning dogs. This class focuses on building hunt drive (games and rewards) and accuracy (using complex problems and hide clusters) with a mix of rats and litter tubes.
Male dogs are recommended to wear a "belly band" since urinating in the search area is strictly prohibited.
Prerequisites: Multiple qualifying legs in Novice BH and teams must be preparing to move to Open.
Barn Hunt - Proofing & Problem Solving for Senior Level & Above (GS) (Non-Member)
with Gloria Smith

Not for beginning dogs. This class focuses on building hunt drive (games and rewards) and accuracy (using complex problems and hide clusters) with a mix of rats and litter tubes.
Male dogs are recommended to wear a "belly band" since urinating in the search area is strictly prohibited.
Prerequisites: Multiple qualifying legs in Novice BH and teams must be preparing to move to Open.
AKC Rally - Advanced/Excellent/Masters (YW) (Members Only)
with Yolanda Williamson

This is not a class for beginners in AKC Rally. This class utilizes "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence in preparation for dog/handler teams to successfully trial at these levels.
Prerequisites: Dog must have a reliable recall off leash and teams ready for off leash work.
AKC Rally - Advanced/Excellent/Masters (YW) (Non-Member)
with Yolanda Williamson

This is not a class for beginners in AKC Rally. This class utilizes "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence in preparation for dog/handler teams to successfully trial at these levels.
Prerequisites: Dog must have a reliable recall off leash and teams ready for off leash work.