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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Daytime Classes

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

$120

with Pat Wright

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class includes abbreviated Excellent/Master level Standard and Jumpers with Weaves courses with emphasis on the performance requirements of each obstacle and the handling necessary to move between them.

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.

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

$120

with Mary Ann Mullen

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 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 Jan 8, 2026 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. 

Scent Work - Skill Building for New Teams - (JC) (Members Only)
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Scent Work - Skill Building for New Teams - (JC) (Members Only)

$120

with Jean Conroy

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is for dogs on odor that have not yet trialed or have only started to trial at the Novice level. We will be working on various setups with boxes, chairs both paired and non-paired.  We will be building both the dog's and handler's confidence while searching for odor. 

Prerequisites: Scent Work - Introduction to Odor or by permission of the instructor. 

Dogs must crate between runs. 

Scent Work - Novice/Advanced Run-Thru - (JC) (Members Only)
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Scent Work - Novice/Advanced Run-Thru - (JC) (Members Only)

$120

with Jean Conroy

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 3:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Run-thru's for containers, interior and exterior (weather permitting). Set-ups (scenarios) will determine number of runs per dog per class.

Prerequisites: Dogs should be trialing at Novice or Advanced levels, or have equivalent experience. Please contact the instructor with questions.

Dogs must crate between runs. 





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