Rear Cross & Tandems

Agility workshop

with Kristie

In this workshop participants will focus on the use of the rear cross and a modified version of the rear cross called a tandem. You will work on crossing behind your dog at jumps and tunnels and sending them forward to the next obstacle. A video of crossing behind and sending the dog forward will be sent prior to the workshop for review purposes.



Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

Sunday

January 11, 2026

9:30 am - 11:30 am

$60 +tax

Sending to the Back

Agility workshop

with Kristie

This workshop will focus on teaching your dog to go to the backside of a jump. Participants will receive a video with a simple pre-workshop practice drill.

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

Sunday

January 25, 2026

9:30 am - 11:30 am

$60 +tax

Sniff - Thrus

Scenting

with Marge

Scenting class participants can choose from one or both of the dates listed.

Each session will have 3 different courses to challenge your dog's scenting abilities.

Participants and their dogs will put their classroom skills to use in different and unique situations.

Only open to MDP clients currently enrolled in scenting or who have taken scenting in the past year.

East Lyme Location

Sunday

February 1 & 15, 2026

9:30 am - Until all have run

$40 per session + tax

Workshops are one time events, unless otherwise stated

Get Out - Go On

Agility workshop

with Kristie

The ability to send your dog out to an obstacle as well as over a serves of obstacles in an incredibly useful agility tool. Come learn and practice sending your dog out to the side of the handler's path and sending them on ahead of the handler over and through a series of obstacles.

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

Sunday

February 8, 2026

9:30 am - 11:30 am

$60 + tax

Workshops are one time events, unless otherwise stated

Workshop enrollment is considered confirmed once your application, the copy of current vaccinations,

and payment has been received.

Proof of rabies vaccination is required, except for pups under the age of 12 weeks.

Proof of distemper / parvo is also required for Puppy Primer classes.

Speedway Simulation

with Kristie

In this simulation Speedway participants will get to practice run-throughs. Prep for competition or for anyone new, you'll get to experience what the setting is like.

The Speedway games have had some changes. These include the sending sections of Slingshot, and Pole Position which may include wraps in both directions. Whether you’ve done Speedway before or not, you’re sure to enjoy this.

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

Sunday

TBD

 9:30 am - Until all have run

$60 + tax

Either/Or Drills for Skills

Agility workshop

with Kristie

In this workshop, participants and their dog will work on short sets which will be sequenced in different ways. Your dog will run the set a couple of times one way, then we'll modify the sequence slightly and you will run your dog through the set using the new sequence.

This is great practice for staying connected with your dog and making sure they are paying attention.

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

Sunday

February 22, 2026

9:30 am - 11:30 am

$60 +tax

Serpentines and Threadles!

Agility workshop

with Kristie

In this workshop, participants will follow instructional sets using serpentines and threadles.

We will work on sequences that incorporate each skill.

Prerequisites: Previous agility experience is required

East Lyme Location

Sunday

December 28

9:30 am - 11:30 am

FULL/Waitlist

Complete a class application to initiate the registration process.

 Class enrollment is considered confirmed once your class application, the copy of current vaccinations, and payment has been received.

Proof of rabies vaccination is required, except for pups under the age of 12 weeks.

Proof of distemper / parvo is also required for Puppy Primer classes.