Join us for AKC CGC and Novice thru Advanced Trick Testing!

Oriole Dog Training Club

 9 Azar Court
Halethorpe, MD

May 12, 2024

CGC Ring 1:  Start time: 9:30a.m.

Tricks Ring 2:  Start time: 9:30a.m.

Participant information:

We will open the doors at 8:30 am and close the event at 2:45 pm.  Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled run time and check in at the testing table promptly when you arrive.

Online Registration at this link  starts on April 17th.
You may also register using the separate links below for payment and choosing your time. Payment must be paid when you select your time slot. No refunds or credit. If additional information is needed, please contact Debby Brannan at dbrannancrs@gmail.com.

AKC CGC test slots are 10 minutes each and cost $22.00 per test.  Consider registering for the Novice trick testing at the same time.

• Testing items needed:
  • Dog must wear a flat collar (made of fabric, nylon, or leather), martingale, or evaluator-approved non-restraining harness only during the CGC evaluation.
  • 6 foot leash (leather, fabric or nylon) are acceptable. Chain leashes, retractable leashes are not allowed).
  • Grooming tool (brush or comb).
• Prohibited during testing:
  • Choke collars, chain collars, electronic collars, prong collars, spray collars, gentle leaders, are not allowed during the CGC evaluation.
  • No treats/toys allowed on/in the possession of the handler while in the ring for the evaluation.  Treats (non-crumbly) can be utilized outside of the ring.
  • If a dog is found to be “eliminating” during the evaluation, the dog will be excused from the evaluation.
    AKC Trick Testing slots are 10 minutes each and cost $15.00 per test.   
  • ODTC will supply perches, balance beam, hoops, jump, wobble board, box, crate, and tunnel to be utilized if needed during the Tricks Test.
  • If you and your dog need any other props (bells, carts, balls, mailbox, etc.), please plan to bring those yourselves to ensure you have what is needed to perform your tricks.
  • Treats/toys if being utilized for rewards, should be brought to the test by the handler. ODTC will not be providing treats.
  • Treats are allowed to be utilized with Tricks for Novice. After the completion of a trick in Intermediate Tricks. Treats not allowed in Advanced Tricks.
  Payment in advance is required. To pay for your slot, click the links below: CGC Test Event Tricks Test Event To register for a time, open this google doc and type your name next to your selected time. CGC & Trick Dog Testing Google Doc   Additional event notes:
• Prompt entry and exit of the ring is expected of each participant.
• No Electronic collars permitted in ODTC building.
• No bitches in season.
• No aggressive dogs to people or other dogs.
• Please review the online house rules for: parking, pottying, crating, COVID, kennel cough, etc.).
• Event POC is Debby Brannan at dbrannancrs@gmail.com