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AKC Rally - Advanced/Excellent/Masters (YW) (Non-Members)
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 Novice - Excellent Run-Through (JSh) (Members Only)
with Jeanette Showalter
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)
with Jeanette Showalter
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)
with Jean Conroy
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)
with Jean Conroy
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.
Intermediate Obedience (JSh) (Members Only)
with Jeanette Showalter
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 Sun, 2/22/26 at 2pm. 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)
with Jeanette Showalter
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 Sun, 2/22/26 at 2pm. 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.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (SB) (Members Only)
with Sherry A. Bryant
This class is for dogs between 3-12 months of age. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start by laying the foundation training and socialization for your puppy while teaching you how to best communicate with your puppy. Classes will cover all elements needed to pass the requirements for this AKC title. Student puppies enrolled in this class MUST attend all 6 classes in order to pass and be able to apply for the STAR Puppy title certificate.
Students for the class are invited to attend a free "Dog Training 101" Seminar on Sun, 2/22/26 at 2pm. Click here for additional details: (LINK)
Note: Although the testing and forms are included in the price of this class, the registration/processing fee for the title and medallion (available directly from AKC) is NOT included. For more information about the AKC STAR Puppy program, enjoy this AKC video: https://images.app.goo.gl/fxuAG1AkevixPeH27