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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Our Classes

Scent Work - Skill Building for Novice Teams (JC) (Non-member)

$122

with Jean Conroy

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

We will be working on interior, exterior, vehicle, and container searches. Not all elements will be done each week. There will be multiple searches in each element. We will introduce anise during this session.

Prerequisites: Dogs MUST be on birch.

Note: Dogs must crate between runs. 

AKC Rally - Advanced/Excellent/Masters (YW) (Members Only)

$120

with Yolanda Williamson

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Full Course

AKC Rally - Advanced/Excellent/Masters (YW) (Non-member)

$122

with Yolanda Williamson

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

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 Novice - Excellent Instructional Run-Through (JSH - 1) (Members Only)

$120

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class uses "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Teaching will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. Handouts may be provided for some subjects. Please submit any questions you have before registering to the instructor or the Training Director. 

Prerequisites:  Dogs new to the run-through Rally format must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable heel and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. Dogs must crate between runs. Exceptions only with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

Full Course

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Instructional Run-Through (JSH - 1) (Non-member)

$122

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class uses "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Teaching will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. Handouts may be provided for some subjects. Please submit any questions you have before registering to the instructor or the Training Director. 

Prerequisites:  Dogs new to the run-through Rally format must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable heel and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. Dogs must crate between runs. Exceptions only with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Run-Through (JSh-2) (Members Only)

$120

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 1:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class uses "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Teaching will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. Handouts may be provided for some subjects. Please submit any questions you have before registering to the instructor or the Training Director. 

Prerequisites: Dog should have a reasonable heel. Teams should be familiar with all signs for the class they are working on. 

Full Course

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Run-Through (JSh-2) (Non-member)

$122

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 1:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class uses "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Teaching will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. Handouts may be provided for some subjects. Please submit any questions you have before registering to the instructor or the Training Director. 

Prerequisites: Dog should have a reasonable heel. Teams should be familiar with all signs for the class they are working on. 

Precision Heeling for Obedience & Rally Competition (MC) (Members Only)

$120

with Melissa Cushman

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Precise pivots, fast fronts, tight turns and finding heel position from a distance. This class is all about the foundation skills to successfully achieve precision heeling. We will also go over marker words to help you communicate clearly to your dog when they are doing the right thing, something that is very important when we talk about precision.

Precision heeling is team work, and we want our dogs to love heeling so we will also learn some fun obedience games so your dog is enthusiastic about heeling.

Prerequisites: All dogs need to be able to work safely around other moving dogs.

Supplies needed:  Something to practice pivoting on and some type of platform. During the first class we will discuss platforms, including the proper size for your dog. You can make or purchase a platform but it will be an important part of the class. Dogs will also need a 10 foot leash.

Full Course




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