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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Daytime Classes

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Instructional Run-Through (JSh - 2) (Members Only)

$120

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 1:15 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:  Dogs new to the run-through Rally format must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable heel and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. All dogs must crate between runs.

NOTE: Some dogs in this class may have reactivity issues.

Exceptions to prerequisites only allowed with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

Full Course

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Instructional Run-Through (JSh - 2) (Non-member)

$122

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 1:15 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:  Dogs new to the run-through Rally format must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable heel and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. All dogs must crate between runs.

NOTE: Some dogs in this class may have reactivity issues.

Exceptions to prerequisites only allowed with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

Full Course

Scent Work - Skill Building for Advanced/Excellent Teams (BA) (Members Only)

$120

with Beth Ann Sabo

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for dogs new to scent work. Dogs should be searching or trialing at Advanced or Excellent level. We'll work on building your dog's experience in solving search problems, focus and fun. We'll continue to increase your dog's scent work vocabulary through exposure and experience, and give you handling practice at the same time. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor and working at the Advanced or Excellent level, or by permission of the instructor. Please contact the instructor before you sign up to confirm that your dog is eligible for this class, or for additional details. 

Note: Dogs must crate between runs. 

Full Course

Scent Work - Skill Building for Advanced/Excellent Teams (BA) (Non-member)

$122

with Beth Ann Sabo

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for dogs new to scent work. Dogs should be searching or trialing at Advanced or Excellent level. We'll work on building your dog's experience in solving search problems, focus and fun. We'll continue to increase your dog's scent work vocabulary through exposure and experience, and give you handling practice at the same time. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor and working at the Advanced or Excellent level, or by permission of the instructor. Please contact the instructor before you sign up to confirm that your dog is eligible for this class, or for additional details. 

Note: Dogs must crate between runs. 

Scent Work - Skill Building for Novice Teams (BA) (Members Only)

$120

with Beth Ann Sabo

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 3:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is for dogs that have been introduced to scentwork and are on odor. Dogs may be trialing at Novice level or getting ready to trial. We'll work on building your dog's experience in solving search problems, focus and fun. This class is not appropriate for dogs taking classes or trialing at higher levels.

Prerequisites: Scent Work - Introduction to Odor and Scent Work - Skill Building for Novice Teams, or by permission of the instructor. Please contact the instructor before you sign up to confirm that your dog is eligible for this class, or for additional details. 

Note: Dogs must crate between runs. 

Full Course

Scent Work - Skill Building for Novice Teams (BA) (Non-member)

$122

with Beth Ann Sabo

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 3:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is for dogs that have been introduced to scentwork and are on odor. Dogs may be trialing at Novice level or getting ready to trial. We'll work on building your dog's experience in solving search problems, focus and fun. This class is not appropriate for dogs taking classes or trialing at higher levels.

Prerequisites: Scent Work - Introduction to Odor and Scent Work - Skill Building for Novice Teams, or by permission of the instructor. Please contact the instructor before you sign up to confirm that your dog is eligible for this class, or for additional details. 

Note: Dogs must crate between runs. 

Precision Heeling for Obedience & Rally Competition - Part 2 (MC) (Members Only)

$120

with Melissa Cushman

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Precise pivots, fast fronts, tight turns and finding heel position from a distance. This class is all about the foundation skills to successfully achieve precision heeling. We will also go over marker words to help you communicate clearly to your dog when they are doing the right thing, something that is very important when we talk about precision.

Precision heeling is team work, and we want our dogs to love heeling so we will also learn some fun obedience games so your dog is enthusiastic about heeling.

Prerequisites: Precision Heeling for Obedience - Part 1. 

Supplies needed:  Something to practice pivoting on and some type of platform. During the first class we will discuss platforms, including the proper size for your dog. You can make or purchase a platform but it will be an important part of the class. Dogs will also need a 10 foot leash.

Full Course

Precision Heeling for Obedience & Rally Competition - Part 2 (MC) (Non-member)

$122

with Melissa Cushman

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Precise pivots, fast fronts, tight turns and finding heel position from a distance. This class is all about the foundation skills to successfully achieve precision heeling. We will also go over marker words to help you communicate clearly to your dog when they are doing the right thing, something that is very important when we talk about precision.

Precision heeling is team work, and we want our dogs to love heeling so we will also learn some fun obedience games so your dog is enthusiastic about heeling.

Prerequisites: Precision Heeling for Obedience - Part 1. 

Supplies needed:  Something to practice pivoting on and some type of platform. During the first class we will discuss platforms, including the proper size for your dog. You can make or purchase a platform but it will be an important part of the class. Dogs will also need a 10 foot leash.





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