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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Weekly Thursday classes

AKC Rally - Advanced/Excellent/Masters (YW) (Members Only)

$120

with Yolanda Williamson

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is not a class for beginners in AKC Rally. This class utilizes "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence in preparation for dog/handler teams to successfully trial at these levels. 

Prerequisites: Dog must have a reliable recall off leash and teams ready for off leash work.

AKC Rally - Advanced/Excellent/Masters (YW) (Non-member)
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AKC Rally - Advanced/Excellent/Masters (YW) (Non-member)

$122

with Yolanda Williamson

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is not a class for beginners in AKC Rally. This class utilizes "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence in preparation for dog/handler teams to successfully trial at these levels. 

Prerequisites: Dog must have a reliable recall off leash and teams ready for off leash work.

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Instructional Run-Through (JSh - 1) (Members Only)

$120

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class uses "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Teaching will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. Handouts may be provided for some subjects. Please submit any questions you have before registering to the instructor or the Training Director. 

Prerequisites:  Dogs new to the run-through Rally format must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable heel and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. All dogs must crate between runs.

NOTE: Some dogs in this class may have reactivity issues.

Exceptions to prerequisites only allowed with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Instructional Run-Through (JSh - 1) (Non-member)
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AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Instructional Run-Through (JSh - 1) (Non-member)

$122

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class uses "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Teaching will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. Handouts may be provided for some subjects. Please submit any questions you have before registering to the instructor or the Training Director. 

Prerequisites:  Dogs new to the run-through Rally format must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable heel and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. All dogs must crate between runs.

NOTE: Some dogs in this class may have reactivity issues.

Exceptions to prerequisites only allowed with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Instructional Run-Through (JSh - 2) (Members Only)

$120

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 1:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class uses "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Teaching will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. Handouts may be provided for some subjects. Please submit any questions you have before registering to the instructor or the Training Director. 

Prerequisites:  Dogs new to the run-through Rally format must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable heel and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. All dogs must crate between runs.

NOTE: Some dogs in this class may have reactivity issues.

Exceptions to prerequisites only allowed with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Instructional Run-Through (JSh - 2) (Non-member)
Online Registration Unavailable

AKC Rally Novice - Excellent Instructional Run-Through (JSh - 2) (Non-member)

$122

with Jeanette Showalter

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 1:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class uses "nested" courses designed to provide experience and confidence for handler/dog teams preparing to compete in Rally Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Excellent. Teaching will be provided on any sign the class is having trouble with and on ring procedures. Handouts may be provided for some subjects. Please submit any questions you have before registering to the instructor or the Training Director. 

Prerequisites:  Dogs new to the run-through Rally format must have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience and have a reliable heel and recall.  Teams should be familiar with all signs for the level they are working on. All dogs must crate between runs.

NOTE: Some dogs in this class may have reactivity issues.

Exceptions to prerequisites only allowed with permission of Instructor and Training Director.

Scent Work - Skill Building for Advanced/Excellent Teams (BA) (Members Only)

$120

with Beth Ann Sabo

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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. 

Scent Work - Skill Building for Advanced/Excellent Teams (BA) (Non-member)
Online Registration Unavailable

Scent Work - Skill Building for Advanced/Excellent Teams (BA) (Non-member)

$122

with Beth Ann Sabo

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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. 





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