Merrimac Dog Training Club

This class is for teams working at the Advanced or Excellent level in AKC - or a comparable level in another organization. Dog must have been introduced to and successfully searching for birch, anise and clove hides. Classes will work skills and challenges appropriate for these levels including but not limited to dog-lead searching, elevated hides, inaccessible hides, converging odor, off leash searching, learning to read your dog for calling finish in unknown hide areas and working through various distractors. 

Class will primarily focus on interior and exterior searches (weather and light permitting) but may also include containers. Buried searches will not be covered in this class.

Dogs are expected to be crated when it is not their turn. If a dog is disruptive handler may be asked to cover the dog's crate or to work from your vehicle. Handlers are encouraged to watch the other teams when possible.

Note: No class 1/12 to accommodate the Membership Meeting.

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