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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Evening Classes

Agility (Advanced-2) Excellent/Master Skills (CR) (Members Only)

$120

with Caitlin Riggs

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is an instructional class. 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 to all students.

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.

Agility (Advanced-2) Excellent/Master Skills (CR) (Non-Member)

$122

with Caitlin Riggs

Calendar Jul 16, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is an instructional class. 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 to all students.

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 - Novice/Open (GW) (Members Only)

$120

with Ginger Wade

Calendar Jul 17, 2025 at 6 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.

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

$122

with Ginger Wade

Calendar Jul 17, 2025 at 6 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

Intermediate Obedience (LW) (Members Only)

$120

with Linda Wilkinson

Calendar Jul 17, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is open to dogs that have successfully completed MDTC Basic Obedience (click this link to view). It will prepare your dog for entry into AKC Competitive Agility, Obedience and Rally classes as well as MDTC's Advanced Obedience/CGC and Therapy Dog Preparation class. Upon graduation, dogs will have learned to perform sit-stays, down-stays, recalls, finishes, loose leash heeling, and work with distractions.

Prerequisites: Reactive dogs are not permitted in this class. Dogs must have successfully graduated from MDTC's Basic Obedience Class and be at least six months of age. If your dog has taken a basic obedience course elsewhere, please contact the MDTC Training Director to schedule a free evaluation/testing session to confirm your dog's ability to take this class.

If this is your dog's first time attending a MDTC class, owners/handlers are required to bring copies of your dog's current vaccination records (including Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Kennel Cough) to the first class.

Full Course

Intermediate Obedience (LW) (Non-Member)

$122

with Linda Wilkinson

Calendar Jul 17, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is open to dogs that have successfully completed MDTC Basic Obedience (click this link to view). It will prepare your dog for entry into AKC Competitive Agility, Obedience and Rally classes as well as MDTC's Advanced Obedience/CGC and Therapy Dog Preparation class. Upon graduation, dogs will have learned to perform sit-stays, down-stays, recalls, finishes, loose leash heeling, and work with distractions.

Prerequisites: Reactive dogs are not permitted in this class. Dogs must have successfully graduated from MDTC's Basic Obedience Class and be at least six months of age. If your dog has taken a basic obedience course elsewhere, please contact the MDTC Training Director to schedule a free evaluation/testing session to confirm your dog's ability to take this class.

If this is your dog's first time attending a MDTC class, owners/handlers are required to bring copies of your dog's current vaccination records (including Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Kennel Cough) to the first class.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (SB) (Members Only)

$120

with Sherry Bryant

Calendar Jul 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is for dogs between 3-12 months of age. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start by laying the foundation training and socialization for your puppy while teaching you how to best communicate with your puppy. Classes will cover all elements needed to pass the AKC requirements. Student puppies enrolled in this class MUST attend all 6 classes in order to pass and be able to apply for the STAR Puppy certificate. 

Note: Although the testing and forms are included in the price of this class, the registration/processing fee for the certificate and medallion (available directly from AKC) is NOT included. For more information about the AKC STAR Puppy program, enjoy this AKC video: https://images.app.goo.gl/fxuAG1AkevixPeH27

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (SB) (Non-Member)

$122

with Sherry Bryant

Calendar Jul 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is for dogs between 3-12 months of age. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start by laying the foundation training and socialization for your puppy while teaching you how to best communicate with your puppy. Classes will cover all elements needed to pass the AKC requirements. Student puppies enrolled in this class MUST attend all 6 classes in order to pass and be able to apply for the STAR Puppy certificate. 

Note: Although the testing and forms are included in the price of this class, the registration/processing fee for the certificate and medallion (available directly from AKC) is NOT included. For more information about the AKC STAR Puppy program, enjoy this AKC video: https://images.app.goo.gl/fxuAG1AkevixPeH27





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