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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Daytime Classes

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

$120

with Brenda Boesel

Calendar Jul 14, 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.

Full Course

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

$122

with Brenda Boesel

Calendar Jul 14, 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.

AKC Rally - Getting Ready for AKC Rally Competition - Adv/Int/Exc (SP) (Members Only)

$120

with Sandra Platt

Calendar Jul 14, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Practice Advanced/Intermediate/Excellent courses  Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice. Directed practice with individual signs available. Note: Students expected to help in course setup and take down. 

Prerequisites: Handler and dog must be familiar with Advanced (this includes Intermediate) exercises AND have earned at least a Rally Novice title. Exceptions only with permission of Instructor. 

Full Course

AKC Rally - Getting Ready for AKC Rally Competition - Adv/Int/Exc (SP) (Non-Member)

$122

with Sandra Platt

Calendar Jul 14, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Practice Advanced/Intermediate/Excellent courses  Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice. Directed practice with individual signs available. Note: Students expected to help in course setup and take down. 

Prerequisites: Handler and dog must be familiar with Advanced (this includes Intermediate) exercises AND have earned at least a Rally Novice title. Exceptions only with permission of Instructor. 

Scent Work - Foundations 4 (MS) (Members Only)

$120

with Mary Sweany

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is a continuation of Scent Work Foundations 3. Instruction will emphasize the foundation skills taught to this point. The handlers and dogs must have proven they are ready to move to paired odor (Birch, Anise, and Clove). This class will prepare dogs and handlers to move to the Novice level. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must have completed Scent Work Foundations 1 thru 3. Not intended for dogs already on odor. Please contact the instructor or Training Director to confirm that your dog is suited for this class, before signing up.

Full Course

Scent Work - Foundations 4 (MS) (Non-Member)

$122

with Mary Sweany

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is a continuation of Scent Work Foundations 3. Instruction will emphasize the foundation skills taught to this point. The handlers and dogs must have proven they are ready to move to paired odor (Birch, Anise, and Clove). This class will prepare dogs and handlers to move to the Novice level.

Prerequisites: Dogs must have completed Scent Work Foundations 1 thru 3. Not intended for dogs already on odor. Please contact the instructor or Training Director to confirm that your dog is suited for this class, before signing up.

AKC Competitive Obedience - Utility (JK) (Members Only)

$120

with Julie Kolberg

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not appropriate for beginner dogs.  This is an instructional class which will teach the utility exercises and help teams develop finesse through games and training aids.

Prerequisites: Dog and handler must be competing in Open Obedience. Dog must have a dependable retrieve. Please bring your own gloves and ariticles to class.

Full Course

AKC Competitive Obedience - Utility (JK) (Non-Member)

$122

with Julie Kolberg

Calendar Jul 15, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not appropriate for beginner dogs.  This is an instructional class which will teach the utility exercises and help teams develop finesse through games and training aids.

Prerequisites: Dog and handler must be competing in Open Obedience. Dog must have a dependable retrieve. Please bring your own gloves and ariticles to class.





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