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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Daytime Classes

AKC Novice Obedience Instructional (MAM) (Members Only)
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AKC Novice Obedience Instructional (MAM) (Members Only)

$120

with Mary Ann Mullen

Calendar Mar 10, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Instructional class covering rules and regulations, ring procedures, and a critiqued run thru of each dog. This class is for dogs getting ready to show in BN or in Novice and dogs will need a reliable recall.

Prerequisites: Dogs should be working on off lead heeling and recall.

AKC Competitive Obedience - Beginning Novice/Novice Instructional (MAM) (Members Only)
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AKC Competitive Obedience - Beginning Novice/Novice Instructional (MAM) (Members Only)

$120

with Mary Ann Mullen

Calendar Mar 10, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 6 weeks

Instructional class covering rules and regulations, ring procedures, and a critiqued run thru of each dog. This class is for dogs getting ready to show in BN or in Novice and dogs will need a reliable recall.

Prerequisites: Dogs should be working on off lead heeling and recall.

Scent Work - Foundations 2 (MS) (Members Only)
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Scent Work - Foundations 2 (MS) (Members Only)

$120

with Mary Sweany

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is a continuation of Scentwork Foundations 1 and continues to build the foundation skills in scentwork. The emphasis will be on increasing your dog's drive for hunting and providing experiences which will build skills. All hides will be paired with food encouraging the dog to stay at source. In addition, the handler will continue to provide consistent start line procedures allowing their dog to hunt. Dogs should have a harness and 10 foot leash. Bring treats your dog will enjoy for training. All dogs must be kept in a crate between exercises. Handlers must be willing to practice exercises three times per week. 

Prerequisites: Dog must have completed a Scentwork Foundations 1 class. Dogs must not have been introduced to odor or trialed in scentwork. The dog must be under control at all times. 

Conformation Handling  (KP) (Members Only)
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Conformation Handling (KP) (Members Only)

$120

with Kelly Park

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

"Conformation" is the showing/handling of dogs in a dog show ring.  This class provides instruction on how to handle and properly "gait", "stack", "free-stack" and "present the dog's bite" in a dog show event.  

This instructional class is open to all levels of experience of handlers (newbies to advanced), skilled handlers with new show pups, or seasoned show dogs. In order to keep the rings clean and safe, the grooming of dogs is not permitted in this class or the building. Junior handlers are always welcome.

Competition Obedience - Problem Solving Class (MG) (Members Only)
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Competition Obedience - Problem Solving Class (MG) (Members Only)

$120

with Meredith Garrett

Calendar Mar 12, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is designed for AKC Obedience competitors.

Prerequisites: Handlers must have titled any dog at the CD level. Dogs entered in this class do not have to have a CD title.

Note: Students are expected to help set up and break down class equipment.

Agility Skills - Advanced Basic (PW) (Members Only)
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Agility Skills - Advanced Basic (PW) (Members Only)

$120

with Pat Wright

Calendar Mar 12, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is not a beginner's agility class, but for dogs not titled above Novice. Dogs best suited to succeed in the class must be able to use all agility equipment but can be weak on weaves and teeter. Handlers will use sequences and handling drills to improve skills

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

Prerequisites: Dog and handler must have successfully completed MDTC's Agility Foundation & Groundwork 103 or other advanced level agility classes. Dogs must be able to work reliably off leash and have solid foundations of basic obedience commands (sit, stay, come). Please contact MDTC's Training Director or instructor to confirm if your dog is eligible or for additional details.

AKC Rally - Advanced/Excellent/Masters (YW) (Members Only)
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AKC Rally - Advanced/Excellent/Masters (YW) (Members Only)

$120

with Yolanda Williamson

Calendar Mar 13, 2025 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.

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

$120

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Mar 13, 2025 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. 





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