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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Evening Classes

Barn Hunt - Novice/Open (GW) (Members Only)

$120

with Ginger Wade

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is open to beginner dog/handler teams (intro level) thru those teams who are ready to compete at the Open level. No previous experience with Barn Hunt or exposure to the rats is necessary. Handlers are encouraged to bring super high value treats and a "clicker" for dogs new to Barn Hunt.

NOTE: Male dogs are recommended to wear a "belly band" since urinating in the search area is strictly prohibited.

Full Course

Barn Hunt - Novice/Open (GW) (Non-Member)

$122

with Ginger Wade

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is open to beginner dog/handler teams (intro level) thru those teams who are ready to compete at the Open level. No previous experience with Barn Hunt or exposure to the rats is necessary. Handlers are encouraged to bring super high value treats and a "clicker" for dogs new to Barn Hunt.

NOTE: Male dogs are recommended to wear a "belly band" since urinating in the search area is strictly prohibited.

Agility (Advanced- 2) - Excellent/Master Run-Through (TW) (Members Only)

$120

with Teresa Womble

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is a non-instructional class with a Run-thru format. Dog and Handler teams must be trialing at the Open level or above. All course provided will be at the Excellent level. Brief feedback will be provided upon request.

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 Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) and Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Full Course

Agility (Advanced- 2) - Excellent/Master Run-Through (TW) (Non-Member)

$122

with Teresa Womble

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is a non-instructional class with a Run-thru format. Dog and handler teams must be trialing at the Open level or above. All courses provided will be at the Excellent level. Brief feedback will be provided upon request.

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 Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) and Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Barn Hunt - Proofing & Problem Solving for Open Level & Above (AV) (Members Only)

$120

with Anh Tuan Vo

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Not for beginning dogs. This class focuses on building hunt drive (games and rewards) and accuracy (using complex problems and hide clusters) with a mix of rats and litter tubes.

Male dogs are recommended to wear a "belly band" since urinating in the search area is strictly prohibited.

Prerequisites: Multiple qualifying legs in Novice BH and teams must be preparing to move to Open.

Full Course

Barn Hunt - Proofing & Problem Solving for Open Level & Above (AV) (Non-Member)

$122

with Anh Tuan Vo

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Not for beginning dogs. This class focuses on building hunt drive (games and rewards) and accuracy (using complex problems and hide clusters) with a mix of rats and litter tubes.

Male dogs are recommended to wear a "belly band" since urinating in the search area is strictly prohibited.

Prerequisites: Multiple qualifying legs in Novice BH and teams must be preparing to move to Open.

Barn Hunt - Senior/Master (HB) (Members Only)

$120

with Holly Boyd

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is not a beginner nor intermediate level Barn Hunt (BH) class.

Prerequisites: Dog/handler teams must be qualifying in Open classes of BH trials. Focus will be on more complex hides and multi-turn tunnels. 

Full Course

Barn Hunt - Senior/Master (HB) (Non-Member)

$122

with Holly Boyd

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is not a beginner nor intermediate level Barn Hunt (BH) class.

Prerequisites: Dog/handler teams must be qualifying in Open classes of BH trials. Focus will be on more complex hides and multi-turn tunnels. 





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