This class uses "nested" courses (multiple level signs) designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice and instruction will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable loose-leash heel, sit, down, and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. All dogs must crate between runs.

Note: Some dogs in this class may have reactivity issues.

Exceptions to prerequisites are only allowed with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

This class uses "nested" courses (multiple level signs) designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice and instruction will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable loose-leash heel, sit, down, and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. All dogs must crate between runs.

Note: Some dogs in this class may have reactivity issues.

Exceptions to prerequisites are only allowed with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

This class uses "nested" courses (multiple level signs) designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice and instruction will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable loose-leash heel, sit, down, and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. All dogs must crate between runs.

Note: Some dogs in this class may have reactivity issues.

Exceptions to prerequisites are only allowed with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

This class uses "nested" courses (multiple level signs) designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice and instruction will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable loose-leash heel, sit, down, and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. All dogs must crate between runs.

Note: Some dogs in this class may have reactivity issues.

Exceptions to prerequisites are only allowed with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

In Precision Heeling 3 we will continue to work on the skills required to achieve precise heeling in a competition setting. Focusing on engagement and duration of skills. 

Prerequisites: Approval from Instructor or Precision Heeling 1 and 2. Dogs will be crated when not being worked. 

In Precision Heeling 3 we will continue to work on the skills required to achieve precise heeling in a competition setting. Focusing on engagement and duration of skills. 

Prerequisites: Approval from Instructor or Precision Heeling 1 and 2. Dogs will be crated when not being worked. 

This class is open to dogs that have successfully completed MDTC Basic Obedience (click this link to view). This class is appropriate for companion dogs and teams that may not compete in dog sports. With weekly practice at home, it will prepare your dog for AKC Canine Good Citizen classes. Upon graduation, dogs will have learned to perform sit-stays, down-stays, recalls, finishes, loose leash heeling, and work with distractions.

Prerequisites: Reactive dogs are not permitted in this class. Dogs must have successfully graduated from MDTC's Basic Obedience Class and be at least six months of age. If your dog has taken a basic obedience course elsewhere, please contact the MDTC Training Director to schedule a free evaluation/testing session to confirm your dog's ability to take this class.

If this is your dog's first time attending a MDTC class, owners/handlers are required to bring copies of your dog's current vaccination records (including Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Kennel Cough) to the first class.

This class is open to dogs that have successfully completed MDTC Basic Obedience (click this link to view). This class is appropriate for companion dogs and teams that may not compete in dog sports. With weekly practice at home, it will prepare your dog for AKC Canine Good Citizen classes. Upon graduation, dogs will have learned to perform sit-stays, down-stays, recalls, finishes, loose leash heeling, and work with distractions.

Prerequisites: Reactive dogs are not permitted in this class. Dogs must have successfully graduated from MDTC's Basic Obedience Class and be at least six months of age. If your dog has taken a basic obedience course elsewhere, please contact the MDTC Training Director to schedule a free evaluation/testing session to confirm your dog's ability to take this class.

If this is your dog's first time attending a MDTC class, owners/handlers are required to bring copies of your dog's current vaccination records (including Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Kennel Cough) to the first class.