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Merrimac Dog Training Club



AKC Competitive Agility

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

$120

with Kathy Routten

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 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 class 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 (KR) (Non-Member)

$122

with Kathy Routten

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in 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 class and Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

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

$120

with Pat Wright

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not appropriate for beginner dogs. This class will include 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 (renamed Intro to Agility) 101-104, and Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Full Course

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

$122

with Pat Wright

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not appropriate for beginner dogs. This class will include 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 (renamed Intro to Agility) 101-104, and Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Agility (Advanced- 2) - Excellent/Master Run-Through (TW) (Members Only)

$120

with Teresa Womble

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is a non-instructional class with a Run-thru format. 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 upon request.

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 Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) and Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Full Course

Agility (Advanced- 2) - Excellent/Master Run-Through (TW) (Non-Member)

$122

with Teresa Womble

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is a non-instructional class with a Run-thru format. Dog and handler teams must be trialing at the Open level or above. All courses provided will be at the Excellent level. Brief feedback will be provided upon request.

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 Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) and Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

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

$120

with Caitlin Riggs

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 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 Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) and Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Agility (Advanced-2) Excellent/Master Skills (CR) (Non-Member)

$122

with Caitlin Riggs

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 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 courses 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 Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) and Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.





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