Instructional class covering rules and regulations, ring procedures, and a critiqued run thru of each dog. This class is for dogs getting ready to show in BN or in Novice and dogs will need a reliable recall.

Prerequisites: Dogs should be working on off lead heeling and recall.

Practice Advanced/Intermediate/Excellent courses  Performances will be critiqued to aid in practice. Directed practice with individual signs available. Note: Students expected to help in course setup and take down. 

Prerequisites: Handler and dog must be familiar with Advanced (this includes Intermediate) exercises AND have earned at least a Rally Novice title. Exceptions only with permission of Instructor. 

This class is a continuation of Scent Work Foundations 3. Instruction will emphasize the foundation skills taught to this point. The handlers and dogs must have proven they are ready to move to paired odor (Birch, Anise, and Clove). This class will prepare dogs and handlers to move to the Novice level.

Prerequisites: Dogs must have completed Scent Work Foundations 1 thru 3.

This class is not appropriate for beginner dogs.  This is an instructional class which will teach the utility exercises and help teams develop finesse through games and training aids.

Prerequisites: Dog and handler must be competing in Open Obedience. Dog must have a dependable retrieve. Please bring your own gloves and ariticles to class.

This class includes abbreviated Standard, Jumpers with Weaves and maneuvers necessary to compete at the Novice level, performance requirements of each obstacle, groundwork /handling necessary to move between them. We'll also cover rules, requirements, and procedures for those new to trialing in AKC Agility.

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 Intermediate Obedience classes, Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104, and Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before signing up for class.

This class is designed for dogs and handlers who have taken the Foundations Ground Work (FGW) classes (Introduction to Agility 100 series). Students will continue working on handling their dogs using drills with contacts and all agility equipment used in trials.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs must have reliable stays and come when called and have sucessfully completed Foundations Ground Work (FGW) 101 thru 103.

This class is designed for beginner dogs and handlers who have little or no experience in agility. The class will work on foundation agility exercises, including body awareness, targeting, start line stays, forward focus, distance commands and handling skills. Agility equipment such as tables, jumps, tire and tunnels obstacles will be introduced. Haltees, Gentle Leaders, and Harnesses are not allowed in this class.

Note: Students are expected to help setup and break down equipment at the beginning and end of each class.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be at least 12 months of age. Dogs must have sucessfully passed MDTC's Intermediate Obedience class ensuring the ability to work off leash, and respond to commands (sit, stay and come, heel on leash). Students may ask to be evaluated by the Training Director (Deana Bullock, 757-778-7608) or Instructor before coming to class.

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