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Merrimac Dog Training Club



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Agility (Advanced-2) Excellent/Master Skills (CR) (Members Only)

$120

with Caitlin Riggs

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

This is an instructional class. Dog and Handler teams must be trialing at the Open level or above. All course provided will be at the Excellent level. Brief feedback will be provided to all students.

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 Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Full Course
Agility (Advanced-2) Excellent/Master Skills (CR) (Non-Members)
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Agility (Advanced-2) Excellent/Master Skills (CR) (Non-Members)

$122

with Caitlin Riggs

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

This is an instructional class. Dog and Handler teams must be trialing at the Open level or above. All course provided will be at the Excellent level. Brief feedback will be provided to all students.

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 Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

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

$120

with Ginger Wade

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

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.

Full Course

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

$122

with Ginger Wade

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

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.

Full Course
Barn Hunt - Proofing & Problem Solving for Open Level & Above (AV) (Members Only)
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Barn Hunt - Proofing & Problem Solving for Open Level & Above (AV) (Members Only)

$120

with Anh Tuan Vo

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

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. 

Note: 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 Open Level & Above (AV) (Non-Members)
Online Registration Unavailable

Barn Hunt - Proofing & Problem Solving for Open Level & Above (AV) (Non-Members)

$122

with Anh Tuan Vo

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

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. 

Note: 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 (MAM) (Members Only)

$120

with Mary Ann Mullen

Calendar Jan 8, 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 (MAM) (Non-Members)

$122

with Mary Ann Mullen

Calendar Jan 8, 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




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