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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Evening Classes

Puppy Obedience (PC) (Members Only)

$120

with Paula Cole

Calendar Nov 5, 2025 at 11:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is for puppies 3-11 months old. This class will focus on the foundations of dog training for puppies as well as providing proper socialization for your young pups. We'll also cover teaching handlers the best methods and practices for communicating with your puppy.

Note: Handlers are required to bring the puppy's current vaccination records to the first class. All puppies MUST have received at least the 2nd round of DHPP (distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus) before attending the 1st class. Rabies vaccination is MANDATORY for all puppies 16 weeks or older per Virginia State Law. Leptospirosis (Lepto), Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and Giardia vaccinations are not required to attend class. Please consult your licensed Veterinarian for additional questions or concerns.

 

Puppy Obedience (PC) (Non-Members)

$120

with Paula Cole

Calendar Nov 5, 2025 at 11:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is for puppies 3-11 months old. This class will focus on the foundations of dog training for puppies as well as providing proper socialization for your young pups. We'll also cover teaching handlers the best methods and practices for communicating with your puppy.

Note: Handlers are required to bring the puppy's current vaccination records to the first class. All puppies MUST have received at least the 2nd round of DHPP (distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus) before attending the 1st class. Rabies vaccination is MANDATORY for all puppies 16 weeks or older per Virginia State Law. Leptospirosis (Lepto), Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and Giardia vaccinations are not required to attend class. Please consult your licensed Veterinarian for additional questions or concerns.

 

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

$120

with Teresa Womble

Calendar Nov 5, 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-Members)

$120

with Teresa Womble

Calendar Nov 5, 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.

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

$120

with Christina Tyndall

Calendar Nov 5, 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.

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.

Full Course

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

$120

with Christina Tyndall

Calendar Nov 5, 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.

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 Nov 5, 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-Members)

$120

with Holly Boyd

Calendar Nov 5, 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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