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Merrimac Dog Training Club



AKC Competitive Agility

Agility (Advanced -1) - Handling Sequences & Techniques (JF) (Members Only)

$120

with Jeff Foster

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class includes abbreviated Standard, Jumpers with Weaves and maneuvers necessary to compete at the Novice level, performance requirements of each obstacle, groundwork /handling necessary to move between them. We'll also cover rules, requirements, and procedures for those new to trialing in AKC Agility.

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 MDTC’S Intermediate Obedience classes, Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104, and Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before signing up for class.

Full Course

Agility (Advanced -1) - Handling Sequences & Techniques (JF) (Non-Member)

$122

with Jeff Foster

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class includes abbreviated Standard, Jumpers with Weaves and maneuvers necessary to compete at the Novice level, performance requirements of each obstacle, groundwork /handling necessary to move between them. We'll also cover rules, requirements, and procedures for those new to trialing in AKC Agility.

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 MDTC’S Intermediate Obedience classes, Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104, and Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before signing up for class.

Full Course

Agility (Beginner) - Introduction to Agility 104 (JC) (Members Only)

$120

with Jean Conroy

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is designed for dogs and handlers who have taken the Foundations Ground Work (FGW) classes (Introduction to Agility 100 series). Students will continue working on handling their dogs using drills with contacts and all agility equipment used in trials.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs must have reliable stays and come when called and have sucessfully completed Foundations Ground Work (FGW) 101 thru 103.

Agility (Beginner) - Introduction to Agility 104 (JC) (Non-Member)

$122

with Jean Conroy

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is designed for dogs and handlers who have taken the Foundations Ground Work (FGW) classes (Introduction to Agility 100 series). Students will continue working on handling their dogs using drills with contacts and all agility equipment used in trials.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs must have reliable stays and come when called and have sucessfully completed Foundations Ground Work (FGW) 101 thru 103.

Agility (Beginner) - Introduction to Agility 101 (JF) (Members Only)

$120

with Jeff Foster

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 7:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is designed for beginner dogs and handlers who have little or no experience in agility. The class will work on foundation agility exercises, including body awareness, targeting, start line stays, forward focus, distance commands and handling skills. Agility equipment such as tables, jumps, tire and tunnels obstacles will be introduced. Haltees, Gentle Leaders, and Harnesses are not allowed in this class.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be at least 12 months of age. Dogs must have sucessfully passed MDTC's Intermediate Obedience class ensuring the ability to work off leash, and respond to commands (sit, stay and come, heel on leash). Students may ask to be evaluated by the Training Director (Deana Bullock, 757-778-7608) or Instructor before coming to class.

Agility (Beginner) - Introduction to Agility 101 (JF) (Non-Member)

$122

with Jeff Foster

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 7:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is designed for beginner dogs and handlers who have little or no experience in agility. The class will introduce foundation agility exercises, including body awareness, targeting, start line stays, forward focus, distance commands and handling skills. Agility equipment such as tables, jumps, tire and tunnels obstacles will be introduced. Haltees, Gentle Leaders, and Harnesses are not allowed in this class.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be at least 12 months of age. Dogs must have sucessfully passed MDTC's Intermediate Obedience class ensuring the ability to work off leash, and respond to commands (sit, stay and come, heel on leash). Students may ask to be evaluated by the Training Director (Deana Bullock, 757-778-7608) or Instructor before coming to class.

Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (SP) (Members Only)

$120

with Sandra Platt

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 7:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 (Introduction to Agility) for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in both standard and jumper courses which will be split between two rings. Course maps will be provided.

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 MDTC’S Intermediate Obedience classes and Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Full Course

Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (SP) (Non-Member)

$122

with Sandra Platt

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 7:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 (Introduction to Agility) for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in both standard and jumper courses which will be split between two rings. Course maps will be provided.

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 MDTC’S Intermediate Obedience classes and Foundations & Groundwork ( Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.





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