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Merrimac Dog Training Club



Weekly Wednesday classes

Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (KR) (Members Only)

$120

with Kathy Routten

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is not for beginner dogs and continues from Foundations Groundwork 104 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 class and Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Agility (Advanced -1) - Handling Sequences & Techniques (PW) (Members Only)

$120

with Pat Wright

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class includes abbreviated Excellent/Master level Standard and Jumpers with Weaves courses with emphasis on the performance requirements of each obstacle and the handling necessary to move between them.

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.

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

$120

with Susan Carbee

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 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 Jan 7, 2026 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 Jan 7, 2026 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. 

Agility (Advanced-2) Excellent/Master Skills (CR) (Members Only)

$120

with Caitlin Riggs

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is an instructional class. 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 to all students.

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 - Novice/Open (GW) (Members Only)

$120

with Ginger Wade

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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 - Proofing & Problem Solving for Open Level & Above (AV) (Members Only)

$120

with Anh Tuan Vo

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 at 7 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.





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