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 for dogs that have been introduced to scentwork and are on odor. Dogs may be trialing at Novice level or getting ready to trial. We'll work on building your dog's experience in solving search problems, focus and fun. This class is not appropriate for dogs taking classes or trialing at higher levels.

Prerequisites: Scent Work - Introduction to Odor and Scent Work - Skill Building for Novice Teams, or by permission of the instructor. Please contact the instructor before you sign up to confirm that your dog is eligible for this class, or for additional details. 

Note: Dogs must crate between runs. 

This class is not for dogs new to scent work. Dogs should be searching or trialing at Advanced or Excellent level. We'll work on building your dog's experience in solving search problems, focus and fun. We'll continue to increase your dog's scent work vocabulary through exposure and experience, and give you handling practice at the same time. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor and working at the Advanced or Excellent level, or by permission of the instructor. Please contact the instructor before you sign up to confirm that your dog is eligible for this class, or for additional details. 

Note: Dogs must crate between runs. 

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice buried hides, both sand and water. This class is for dogs at the Novice or Advanced level only, please.

Note: There will be no class 7/13 to accommodate the Membership Meeting.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice container searches. This class is for dogs at the Excellent or Master level only, please.

Note: There will be no class 7/13 to accommodate the Membership Meeting.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on all odors. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice buried hides, both sand and water. This class is for dogs at the Excellent or Master level only, please.

Note: There will be no class 7/13 to accommodate the Membership Meeting.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice container searches. This class is for dogs at the Novice or Advanced level only, please.

Note: There will be no class 7/13 to accommodate the Membership Meeting.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

This fun class is open to beginner dogs and handlers. Dogs must be at least six months of age - older dogs are welcome, too! Subjects covered include introducing the dog and handler teams to proper heel position when walking, the "sit", "down", "come" (recall), and "stay" commands, and how to meet and greet another person. Other fun and foundational activities will include focus and touch games, how to properly promote and reward desirable behavior, some novice rally signs, and a few trick dog activities.

Note: There will be no class 7/13 to accommodate the Membership Meeting.

Students for the class are invited to attend a free "Dog Training 101" Seminar on Thursday, 5/2/26 at 1pm. Click here for additional details: (LINK)

If this is your dog's first time attending a class at MDTC, owners/handlers are required to bring the dog'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.

Handlers are required to wear close-toed, well-fitting shoes for safety purposes.

In addition to your dog's vaccination records, please: 

• bring a supply of small, chewy treats that your dog loves
• use a 6-foot leather, synthetic, or fabric lead (no retractable leads and no chain leashes)
• dog should have a well-fitted collar - no harnesses
• dogs will be in the ring for the entire class; crates are not used for basic obedience