SUMMER SKILLS AGILITY WORKSHOPS


Work on skills throughout the summer during a series of 2-hour workshops! Please note various days and times. Auditors are welcome for all workshops.

Fees: $50 for members / $75 for non-members / $25 for auditors

Open for registration on Sunday, July 20 at 8am for members and Monday, July 21 for non-members.


Pinwheels, 180s and 270s – Oh my!
Terry Herman • Monday, July 28 • 6 pm to 8 pm • Obedience side
Cover three common jump patterns: pinwheels, 180’s and 270s. This workshop will help with how to recognize and handle them. Limited to 6 students

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Pinwheels, 180s and 270s – Oh my!
AUDIT ONLY – Pinwheels, 180s and 270s – Oh my!


Backsides – We’re Going Where?
Judy Whitbred • Tuesday, August 5 • 6 pm to 8 pm • Agility side
Approaching a jump, the backside requires the dog to pass the plane of the jump to the side opposite from the handler and then take the jump back toward the handler. Limited to 6 students

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Backsides – We’re Going Where?AUDIT ONLY – Backsides – We’re Going Where?

Threadle Slices – Stay on the Line!
Laurie McClain • Wednesday, August 6 • 6 pm to 8 pm • Agility side
A threadle slice is when a dog moves to the backside of a jump with the dog’s path between the jump and the handler, then turns away from the handler, slicing the jump. Learn what it takes to keep them on line. Limited to 6 students

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Threadle Slices – Stay on the Line!
AUDIT ONLY – Threadle Slices – Stay on the Line!

Serpentines – What are Those “S” Curves?
Deb Slaybaugh • Monday, August 11 • 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm • Obedience side
Serpentines mean navigating a sequence of obstacles in a “wave” or “S” pattern, often involving a handler staying on the same side throughout the sequence. This requires the dog to change direction (180-degree turns) through the sequence. Limited to 6 students

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Serpentines – What are Those “S” curves?
AUDIT ONLY – Serpentines – What are Those “S” Curves?

Wraps at Warp Speed!
Reese Spindle • Monday, August 18 • 6 pm to 8 pm • Obedience side
Learn how to efficiently wrap tightly around jump wings to improve speed and efficiency. Limited to 6 students

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Wraps at Warp Speed!
AUDIT ONLY – Wraps at Warp Speed!


Payment is due in full at the time of registration. No refunds will be given unless there is a waiting list, or you find a replacement for your slot. A $10 processing fee will be deducted from your refund. 

Registration is limited to 3 workshops unless they are not full after Monday, July 21.

Participants are asked to help reset the training area after the Monday workshops.

Email workshop questions to Cindy Deubler at rosiepup@verizon.net.


For registration issues, contact Seminar Registrar, Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com.

All Oriole guidelines are in effect.

  • There is a $10 clean-up fee for accidents that occur on the turf
  • Only non-crumbly, non-staining dog treats may be used on the field
  • Dogs are to be relieved in designated outdoor areas
  • Dogs are to be crated when not working

For more policy information, go to https://orioledogclub.org/house-rules/.

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