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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 Jul 8, 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 Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

Full Course

Agility (Intermediate) - Improving Handler & Dog Skills (KR) (Non-member)

$122

with Kathy Routten

Calendar Jul 8, 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 Foundations & Groundwork (Intro to Agility) 101-104 or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.

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

$120

with Kathy Routten

Calendar Jul 8, 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 Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before signing up for class.

Full Course

Agility (Advanced -1) - Handling Sequences & Techniques (KR) (Non-member)

$122

with Kathy Routten

Calendar Jul 8, 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 Improving Handler & Dog Skills (Intermediate) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before signing up for class.

AKC Competitive Obedience - Problem Solving Class (MG) (Members Only)

$120

with Meredith Garrett

Calendar Jul 8, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is designed for obedience competitors who wish to ultimately show at the higher levels of this sport.

Prerequisites: Handlers must have titled any dog at the CD level. Dogs entered in this class must have a  CD title, OR be evaluated by the instructor/training director before signing up for the class. Dogs must have a solid recall.

Note: Students are expected to help set up and break down class equipment.

Full Course

AKC Competitive Obedience - Problem Solving Class (MG) (Non-member)

$122

with Meredith Garrett

Calendar Jul 8, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is designed for obedience competitors who wish to ultimately show at the higher levels of this sport.

Prerequisites: Handlers must have titled any dog at the CD level. Dogs entered in this class must have a  CD title, OR be evaluated by the instructor/training director before signing up for the class. Dogs must have a solid recall.

Note: Students are expected to help set up and break down class equipment.

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

$120

with Teresa Womble

Calendar Jul 8, 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 MDTC's 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-member)

$122

with Teresa Womble

Calendar Jul 8, 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 MDTC's Handling Sequences & Techniques (Advanced- 1) or be evaluated by instructor/training director before attending class.





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