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• Competition Novice Obedience Class - 2026 Session 4 - Tuesday AM

  • Start
    June 30, 2026
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  • End
    August 11, 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    MADTA 6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala, FL. 34482
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  Competition Novice Obedience Class - 2026 Session 4

  • Seven Week Session: $120 Non-Member / $100 Associate Member / $80 Full Member
  • Tuesdays   11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Classes start on June 30, 2026
  • Registration for Full Members opens June 8, 2026
  • Registration for Associate Members opens June 12, 2026
  • Registration for Non-Members opens June 15, 2026
  • Registration closes June 19, 2026 after which NO registrations will be accepted

  • No Refunds  or changes after registration closes except where provided by  Policy 15 "Refunds

  • Instructor: Marilyn Mannino email vintagedobes@tampabay.rr.com
  • If you have trouble registering contact the Training Director Betsy Powers at  betsyp2014@gmail.com

  
  

  Class Description 

  This class will be for Handlers who have had some formal training in the Novice Exercises and wish to enhance what they have already learned.  You will learn how to progress towards and perfect off leash heeling, along with the other Novice Exercises.  This class will help you to prepare yourself and your dog for competition in the Novice AKC obedience Trials. Your dog must have a reliable recall around other dogs. 

  Exercises taught:   Enhanced Heeling if your dog is ready including the Figure Eight exercise.   Sit for Exam, Stand for Exam, Sit and Down Exercises, Recall.  Distractions will be  used to enhance these exercises. 

  Prerequisites for this class: completion of the Advance beginner class or an AKC BN title.

  Dogs must be crated when not in the ring

  Crates are required for this class

  
  

  
  

                        

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• Beginner Scent Work Class - 2026 Session 4

  • Start
    June 30, 2026
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  • End
    August 11, 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    MADTA 6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala, FL. 34482
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  Beginner Scent Work Class

  2026 Session 4

  • • Seven Week Session: $120 Non-Member/ $100 Associate Member / $80 Full Member
    • Tuesday evenings  5:30 pm - 6:15 pm  

    • Classes start on June 30, 2026

    • Registration for Full Members opens June 8, 2026

    • Registration for Associate Members opens June 12, 2026

    • Registration for Non-Members opens June 15, 2026

    • Registration closes June 19, 2026 after which no registrations will be accepted

    • No Refunds  or changes after registration closes except where provided by  Policy 15 "Refunds

    • Instructor:  Judi Tintera email: jtintera@cfl.rr.com  
    • Assistant Instructor: Julie Taborda email: vmdhgsd@gmail.com             

    • To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button.

    • If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening if possible.

    • If you have trouble registering for this class contact the Training Director, Betsy Powers at betsyp2014@gmail.com

    Class Description

  • This class will continue foundational training for beginner Scent work teams to learn more about searching for odor and handling their dogs. Prerequisite is “Intro to Scent work” or permission from the instructor. 
    

    
    

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  • Dog Crates are required for this class.

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• Beginner Novice and Novice Obedience Class - Tues PM -2026 Session 4

  • Start
    June 30, 2026
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  • End
    August 11, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    MADTA 6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala, FL. 34482
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   Beginner Novice and Novice Obedience Class - Tues PM         2026 Session 4

  • 6 Week Session: $105 Non-Member / $85 Associate Member / $65 Full Member 
  • Tuesday Evening 6:30PM-7:50PM
  • Classes start on June 30, 2026
  • Registration for Full Members opens June 8, 2026
  • Registration for Associate Members opens June 12, 2026
  • Registration for Non-Members opens June 15, 2026
  • Registration closes June 19, 2026 after which NO registrations will be accepted
  • No Refunds  or changes after registration closes except where provided by  Policy 15 "Refunds"
  • Instructor: MJ Douglas email: Trincockers@aol.com
  • Assistant Instructor:  Barb Sheedy email: bsheedy@bellsouth.net

  • To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button.

  • If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening for you.

  • If you have problems registering contact the Training Director Betsy Powers at 

    betsyp2014@gmail.com

  
  

  Class Description 

  This class will introduce and perfect the exercises required for the Beginner Novice and Novice Obedience classes for AKC obedience competition.  You will learn heeling in proper position thru turns and pace changes, recalls including fronts and finishes, exams without moving and sit and down stays.  This class is designed to be repeated multiple times as most dogs require more than 7 weeks time to be proficient in all the skills being taught.    

  Prerequisites: Dogs must know how to sit and down on command, walking with you on a loose leash and be able to sit quietly at your side. 

  
  

  Dog crates are required for this class.

  Dogs must be crated when not working in the ring. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Open Obedience Proofing Class - 2026 Session 4

  • Start
    July 01, 2026
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  • End
    August 12, 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    MADTA 6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala, Fl 34482
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  Open Obedience Proofing Class - 2026 Session 4

  • Seven  Week Session: $120 Non-Member / $100 Associate Member / $80 Full Member
  • Wednesday  5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
  • Classes start on July 1, 2026
  • Registration for Full Members opens June 8, 2026
  • Registration for Associate Members opens June 12, 2026
  • Registration for Non-Members opens June 15, 2026
  • Registration closes June 19, 2026 after which no registrations will be accepted.
  • No Refunds  or changes after registration closes except where provided by  Policy 15 "Refunds"
  • Instructor: MJ Douglas email: Trincockers@aol.com
  • Assistant Instructor: Michelle Hodges email: rhodges21@gmail.com

  • To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button.

  • If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening if possible.

  • If you have trouble registering contact the Training Director Betsy Powers at betsyp2014@gmail.com
           

  Class Description:

  This class for dogs who already know the exercises for open obedience competition and are getting ready to enter the competition ring.  This class will work on polishing your performance by challenging your dog to work through appropriate distractions, and bad dumbbell throws so when they get to the competition ring you and your dog will find it easier to execute the exercises.  This class is designed to be taken multiple times as most dogs would not master the skills in just 7 weeks.

  Prerequisites: Completition of the Competition Open Obedience class, and/or a comprehensive understanding of off leash heeling, retrieve, jumping, drop on recall and command discrimination.

  Equipment:  You must have a dumbbell. 

  Dog Crate is required for this class

  Dogs must be crated when not in the ring.

  
  

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• Novice Obedience Proofing Class - Wed PM - 2026 Session 4

  • Start
    July 01, 2026
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  • End
    August 12, 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    MADTA 6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala, FL.34482
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  Novice Obedience Proofing Class - Wed PM - 2026 Session 4

  • Seven Week Session: $120 Non-Member / $100 Associate Member / $80 Full Member
  • Wednesday Evenings  6:30-8:00pm
  • Classes start on July 1, 2026
  • Registration for Full Members opens June 8, 2026
  • Registration for Associate Members opens June 12, 2026
  • Registration for Non-Members opens June 15, 2026
  • Registration closes June 19, 2026 after which NO registrations will be accepted

  • No Refunds  or changes after registration closes except where provided by  Policy 15 "Refunds" 
  • Instructor:  MJ Douglas  email: trincockers@aol.com
  • Assistant Instructor: Michelle Hodges email rhodges21@gmail.com

  • To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button.

  • If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening if possible.

  • If you have questions contact the Training Director at betsyp2014@gmail.com  

  Class Description:

  This class is for dogs that know all the exercises for Novice obedience or Beginner Novice Obedience and are getting ready to enter the competition ring. This class will work on polishing your performance by challenging your dog to work through appropriate distractions so when they get to the competition ring they will have an easier time executing the exercises.  This class is designed to be taken multiple times as most dogs would not master the skills in just 7 weeks.  

  Prerequisites for this class: completion of the Advance beginner class and/or an AKC BN title.  A comprehensive understanding of heeling on and off leash, stand or sit for exam, and a recall to front and finish.

  Crates are required for this class

  Dogs must be crated when not in the ring.

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• RALLY - ADVANCE - 2026 Session 4

  • Start
    July 02, 2026
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  • End
    August 13, 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    MADTA 6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala, FL. 34482
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  RALLY- ADVANCE - 2026 Session 4

  • Seven Week Session: $120 Non-Member / $100 Associate Member / $80 Full Member
  • Thursdays 2:00PM- 3:00PM

  • Classes start on July 2, 2026

  • Registration for Full Members opens June 8, 2026

  • Registration for Associate Members opens June 12, 2026

  • Registration for Non-Members opens June 15, 2026

  • Registration closes June 19, 2026 after which no registrations will be accepted 

  • No Refunds  or changes after registration closes except where provided by  Policy 15 "Refunds

  • Instructor : Donna Morrison  email: donnamorrison331@gmail.com

  • To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button.

  • If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening if possible.

  • If you have trouble registering contact the Training Director Betsy Powers at

    betsyp2014@gmail.com 

  
  

  Class Description

  For handlers and their dogs that have completed Intermediate  Rally.   The focus will be  working off leash on the  AKC Advanced exercises.

  Dog and handler teams will learn the skills  necessary to execute the  exercises needed to run Intermediate/Advanced Rally courses successfully.  The class  will provide instruction for performing the advanced rally signs and provide Advanced level courses to train on.   

  
  

  Prerequisites:  Your dog must have completed the Intermediate rally class or have earned their intermediate  rally title.
  

  A crate is required each week for your dog so handlers are free to walk the course and learn the necessary footwork for each exercise.

  Dogs must be crated when not in the ring. 

  This class is limited to six teams.

  
  

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• Competition Open Obedience Class - 2026 Session 4

  • Start
    July 02, 2026
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  • End
    August 13, 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    MADTA 6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala, Fl 34482
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  Competition Open Obedience Class - 2026 Session 4

  • Seven Week Session: $120 Non-Member / $100 Associate Member / $80 Full Member 
  • Thursday  5:00- 6:30PM
  • Classes start on July 2, 2026
  • Registration for Members opens June 8, 2026
  • Registration for Associate Members opens June 12, 2026
  • Registration for Non-Members opens June 15, 2026
  • Registration closes June 19, 2026 after which no registrations will be accepted.
  • No Refunds  or changes after registration closes except where provided by  Policy 15 "Refunds"
  • Instructor: Betsy Powers email - betsyp2014@gmail.com

  • To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button.

  • If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening if possible.

  • If you have trouble registering contact the Training Director Betsy Powers at betsyp2014@gmail.com
           

  Class Description:

  This class will focus on teaching the Open exercises used in The AKC Open Obedience class.  We will teach and perfect heeling through turns and pace changes for off leash heeling, retrieves, jumping, drop on recall, and command discrimination.  This class is designed to be repeated multiple times as most dogs will not master the exercises in a 7 week period.

  Prerequisites: Your dog must have a reliable sit stay and be able to work off lead around other dogs.  

  Equipment:  You must have a dumbbell. 

  Dog Crate is required for this class

  Dogs must be crated when not in ring. 

  
  

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• Beginner Obedience Class Thursday PM -2026 Session 4

  • Start
    July 02, 2026
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  • End
    August 13, 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    MADTA 6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala, FL. 34482
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  Registration is closed

  Beginner Obedience Class - Thursday PM - 2026 Session 4

  • Seven Week Session: $120 Non-Member / $100 Associate Member /$80 Member 
  • Thursday Evenings 6:30pm-7:15pm
  • Classes start on July 2, 2026
  • Registration for Full Members opens June 8, 2026
  • Registration for Associate Members June 12, 2026

  • Registration for Non-Members opens June 15, 2026

  • Registration closes June 19, 2026  after which NO registrations will be accepted

  • No Refunds  or changes after registration closes except where provided by  Policy 15 "Refunds" 

  • Instructor: Melanie Magamol  email magamoll@aol.com
  • Assistant Instructor: Regina Compton  email shelties0702@yahoo.com
  • To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button.

  • If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening if possible.

  • If you have trouble registering for this class contact the training director Betsy Powers betsyp2014@gmail.com

  
  

  Class Description:

  This Class is for students that have not had any prior training.  The exercises taught will be Walk on a loose leash, Sit and Down exercises, Recall, Leave it command, Teach your dog not to Jump up.  Teach your dog how to enter and exit doors.  Some distractions will be used to enhance Sit and Down stays along with the Recall and Walking on a loose leash.  House manners will also be included.   This class teaches beginning requirements toward your dog becoming a Canine Good Citizen. 

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• Open/Utility Obedience - Proofing 2026 Session 4

  • Start
    July 15, 2026
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  • End
    August 19, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    MADTA 6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala, FL 34482
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  Open/Utility Obedience -Proofing 

  2026 Session 4

  • Seven Week Session: $105 Non-Member / $85 Associate Member/ $65 Full Member
  • Wednesdays 8:45 AM- 10:00 AM
  • Classes start on July 15, 2026
    

  • Registration for Full Members opens June 8, 2026

  • Registration for Associate Members opens June12, 2026

  • Registration for Non Members opens June 15, 2026

  • Registration closes June 19, 2026 after which NO registrations will be accepted

  • No Refunds  or changes after registration closes except where provided by  Policy 15 "Refunds
    

  • Instructor:  Susan Howard  email susanhoward2815@gmail.com

  • To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button.

  • If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening if possible

  • If you have trouble registering contact the Training Director , Betsy Powers at betsyp2014@gmail.com

  Class Description: 

  This class is for dog and handler teams that have a full understanding of the Open and Utility exercises.  Instruction will be offered on ways to improve and polish your performances.  Challenges will be used to assure you and your dog have a full understanding of each exercise and can work under stress and induced pressure. 

  Prerequisites: The class requires that you can demonstrate to the instructor that you can perform ALL Open & Utility exercises & that the dog has a solid understanding of those exercises.
  Dogs MUST be capable of working off leash around other working dogs whilst being under FULL voice command”

  
  

   Dog Crates are required at every class.

  Dogs must be crated when not in the ring.

  
  

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