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Agility Skills - Novice Open (CR) (Members Only)
with Caitlin Riggs

This is not a beginner's agility class. Dogs best suited to succeed in the class must be able to use all agility equipment but can be weak on weaves and teeter. Handlers will be working on “Excellent” level courses.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dog and handler must have successfully completed MDTC's Agility Foundation & Groundwork 103 or other advanced level Agility classes. Dogs must be able to work reliably off leash and have a solid foundations of basic obedience commands (sit, stay, come). Please contact MDTC's Training Director or instructor to confirm if your dog is eligible or for additional details.
Agility Skills - Novice Open (CR) (Non-Member)
with Caitlin Riggs

This is not a beginner's agility class. Dogs best suited to succeed in the class must be able to use all agility equipment but can be weak on weaves and teeter. Handlers will be working on “Excellent” level courses.
Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.
Prerequisites: Dog and handler must have successfully completed MDTC's Agility Foundation & Groundwork 103 or other advanced level Agility classes. Dogs must be able to work reliably off leash and have a solid foundations of basic obedience commands (sit, stay, come). Please contact MDTC's Training Director or instructor to confirm if your dog is eligible or for additional details.
Barn Hunt - Novice/Open (GW) (Members Only)
with Ginger Wade

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)
with Ginger Wade

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 - Skill Building for Senior Level & Beyond (ATV-2) (Members Only)
with Anh Tuan Vo

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 - Skill Building for Senior Level & Beyond (ATV-2) (Non-Member)
with Anh Tuan Vo

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.
Intermediate Obedience (LW) (Members Only)
with Linda Wilkinson
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.
Pre-requisites: 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.
Intermediate Obedience (LW) (Non-Member)
with Linda Wilkinson
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.
Pre-requisites: 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.