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Merrimac Dog Training Club



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

$120

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Jan 8, 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: Dog should have a reasonable heel. Teams should be familiar with all signs for the class they are working on. 

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Run-Through (JSh) (Non-Members)
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AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Run-Through (JSh) (Non-Members)

$122

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Jan 8, 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: Dog should have a reasonable heel. Teams should be familiar with all signs for the class they are working on. 

Scent Work - Skill Building for New Teams - (JC) (Members Only)

$120

with Jean Conroy

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is for dogs on odor that have not yet trialed or have only started to trial at the Novice level. We will be working on various setups with boxes, chairs both paired and non-paired.  We will be building both the dog's and handler's confidence while searching for odor. 

Prerequisites: Scent Work - Introduction to Odor or by permission of the instructor. 

Dogs must crate between runs. 

Scent Work - Skill Building for New Teams - (JC) (Non-Members)
Online Registration Unavailable

Scent Work - Skill Building for New Teams - (JC) (Non-Members)

$122

with Jean Conroy

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is for dogs on odor that have not yet trialed or have only started to trial at the Novice level. We will be working on various setups with boxes, chairs both paired and non-paired.  We will be building both the dog's and handler's confidence while searching for odor. 

Prerequisites: Scent Work - Introduction to Odor or by permission of the instructor. 

Dogs must crate between runs. 

Scent Work - Novice/Advanced Run-Thru - (JC) (Members Only)

$120

with Jean Conroy

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 3:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Run-thru's for containers, interior and exterior (weather permitting). Set-ups (scenarios) will determine number of runs per dog per class.

Prerequisites: Dogs should be trialing at Novice or Advanced levels, or have equivalent experience. Please contact the instructor with questions.

Dogs must crate between runs. 

Scent Work - Novice/Advanced Run-Thru - (JC) (Non-Members)
Online Registration Unavailable

Scent Work - Novice/Advanced Run-Thru - (JC) (Non-Members)

$122

with Jean Conroy

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 3:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Run-thru's for containers, interior and exterior (weather permitting). Set-ups (scenarios) will determine number of runs per dog per class.

Prerequisites: Dogs should be trialing at Novice or Advanced levels, or have equivalent experience. Please contact the instructor with questions.

Dogs must crate between runs. 

Intermediate Obedience (JSh) (Members Only)

$120

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is open to dogs that have successfully completed MDTC Basic Obedience (click this link to view). It will prepare your dog for entry into AKC Competitive Agility, Obedience and Rally classes as well as MDTC's Advanced Obedience/CGC and Therapy Dog Preparation class. 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.

Students for the class are invited to attend a FREE "Dog Training 101" Seminar on Sat, 1/3/25 at 1pm.  Click here for additional details: (LINK)

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.

Intermediate Obedience (JSh) (Non-Members)
Online Registration Unavailable

Intermediate Obedience (JSh) (Non-Members)

$122

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is open to dogs that have successfully completed MDTC Basic Obedience (click this link to view). It will prepare your dog for entry into AKC Competitive Agility, Obedience and Rally classes as well as MDTC's Advanced Obedience/CGC and Therapy Dog Preparation class. 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.

Students for the class are invited to attend a FREE "Dog Training 101" Seminar on Sat, 1/3/25 at 1pm.  Click here for additional details: (LINK)

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.





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