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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Evening Classes

Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (SP) (Members Only)

$120

with Sandra Platt

Calendar May 5, 2026 at 7:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 (Introduction to Agility) for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in both standard and jumper courses which will be split between two rings. Course maps will be provided.

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 Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

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Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (SP) (Non-member)
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Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (SP) (Non-member)

$122

with Sandra Platt

Calendar May 5, 2026 at 7:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 (Introduction to Agility) for teams preparing to compete at Novice level. This class will include short sequencing of obstacles in both standard and jumper courses which will be split between two rings. Course maps will be provided.

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 Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

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

$120

with Susan Carbee

Calendar May 6, 2026 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 MDTC's Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

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Agility (Advanced- 2)  - Excellent/Master Run-Through (SC) (Non-member)
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Agility (Advanced- 2) - Excellent/Master Run-Through (SC) (Non-member)

$122

with Susan Carbee

Calendar May 6, 2026 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 MDTC's Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

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

$120

with Christina Tyndall

Calendar May 6, 2026 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.

Note: 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.

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Barn Hunt - Proofing & Problem Solving for Open Level & Above (CT) (Non-member)
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Barn Hunt - Proofing & Problem Solving for Open Level & Above (CT) (Non-member)

$122

with Christina Tyndall

Calendar May 6, 2026 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.

Note: 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 May 6, 2026 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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Barn Hunt - Senior/Master (HB) (Non-member)
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Barn Hunt - Senior/Master (HB) (Non-member)

$122

with Holly Boyd

Calendar May 6, 2026 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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