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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Daytime Classes

AKC Competitive Obedience - Open Handler Skill Building (MAM) (Members Only)

$120

with Mary Ann Mullen

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is not a Beginner Open Obedience or Open Obedience run thru class. This class is the fifth in a series, and for those teams that have learned the basic skills, rules and training techniques to compete in Open Obedience trials and working toward refining those skills. All work is done in class off lead with multiple dogs working on the same floor space.  

Prerequisites: Teams must have attended the first four classes in this series. Multiple rings will be used. 

Note: No 2nd dogs/same handler will be accepted for this class.  We do understand many of you may be traveling from quite a distance with multiple dogs training that day. You're welcome to bring them into the building with you; however, you are only permitted to work the one registered for the class. Please contact the Training Director, Deanna Bullock, 757-778-7608 for approvals or questions.

Full Course
AKC Competitive Obedience - Open Handler Skill Building (MAM) (Non-Members)
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AKC Competitive Obedience - Open Handler Skill Building (MAM) (Non-Members)

$122

with Mary Ann Mullen

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is not a Beginner Open Obedience or Open Obedience run thru class. This class is the fifth in a series, and for those teams that have learned the basic skills, rules and training techniques to compete in Open Obedience trials and working toward refining those skills. All work is done in class off lead with multiple dogs working on the same floor space.  

Prerequisites: Teams must have attended the first four classes in this series. Multiple rings will be used. 

Note: No 2nd dogs/same handler will be accepted for this class.  We do understand many of you may be traveling from quite a distance with multiple dogs training that day. You're welcome to bring them into the building with you; however, you are only permitted to work the one registered for the class. Please contact the Training Director, Deanna Bullock, 757-778-7608 for approvals or questions.

AKC Competitive Obedience - Beginner Novice/Novice Instructional (BB) (Members Only)

$120

with Brenda Boesel

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 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.

Full Course
AKC Competitive Obedience - Beginner Novice/Novice Instructional (BB) (Non-Members)
Online Registration Unavailable

AKC Competitive Obedience - Beginner Novice/Novice Instructional (BB) (Non-Members)

$122

with Brenda Boesel

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 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 - Skill Building for New Teams (Shy & Spicy Dogs & New Handlers) (BA) (Members Only)

$120

with Beth Ann Sabo

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 11:15 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is the third in a series, designed for dogs that need a little extra space to be comfortable – and for handlers new to this sport. We'll continue to build problem-solving and foundation skills, including odor obedience. 

Please bring yummy treats and your enthusiasm. Dogs must crate between runs to allow them to relax and learn while they rest.

Prerequisites: Intro to Odor. Please contact the instructor or Training Director with questions before you register.

Full Course
Scent Work - Skill Building for New Teams (Shy & Spicy Dogs & New Handlers) (BA) (Non-Members)
Online Registration Unavailable

Scent Work - Skill Building for New Teams (Shy & Spicy Dogs & New Handlers) (BA) (Non-Members)

$122

with Beth Ann Sabo

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 11:15 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is the third in a series, designed for dogs that need a little extra space to be comfortable – and for handlers new to this sport. We'll continue to build problem-solving and foundation skills, including odor obedience. 

Please bring yummy treats and your enthusiasm. Dogs must crate between runs to allow them to relax and learn while they rest.

Prerequisites: Intro to Odor. Please contact the instructor or Training Director with questions before you register.

AKC Competitive Obedience - Open Run-thru Ring Prep (BB) (Members Only)
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AKC Competitive Obedience - Open Run-thru Ring Prep (BB) (Members Only)

$120

with Brenda Boesel

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 12:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Run-thru format with individual critiques of exercises and limited instruction.

Note: This is not a class for beginner dogs also not for dogs who have already earned a CDX.

Prerequisites: Handlers must be familiar with all exercises and dogs must have a dumbbell retrieve.

AKC Competitive Obedience - Open Run-thru Ring Prep (BB) (Non-Members)

$122

with Brenda Boesel

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 12:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Run-thru format with individual critiques of exercises.

Note: This is not a class for beginner dogs also not for dogs who have already earned a CDX.

Prerequisites: Handlers must be familiar with all exercises and dogs must have a dumbbell retrieve.

Full Course




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