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The Dumbbell Newsletter December 1, 2025

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Other Happenings at Oriole

 2026
 Jan. 3-4Mid-Atlantic MADness - USDAA agility trial
Mar. 7DelMarVa Portuguese Water Dog Club - Waterwork/Land training seminar
Mar. 28-29Mid-Atlantic MADness - USDAA agility trial
Jul 18-19Hyattsville AKC Agility Trial
Sep. 19-20Mid-Atlantic MADness - USDAA agility trial

Oriole Dogs in Action

German Pinscher "Indy" correctly fetches the indicated glove from a line of identical gloves for her owner Debbie Kaminski. Indy went on to successfully complete all the remaining tasks to secure her Utility Dog (UD) title at the May 2015 Oriole AKC Obedience Trial. Photo credit to Carl Gernazio.
German Pinscher “Indy” correctly fetches the indicated glove from a line of identical gloves for her owner Debbie Kaminski. Indy went on to successfully complete all the remaining tasks to secure her Utility Dog (UD) title at the May 2015 Oriole AKC Obedience Trial. Photo credit to Carl Gernazio.
Border collie Sequel jumping through a tire at a USDAA agility trial. Photo credit to Wayne Ramsey.
Border collie Sequel jumping through a tire at a USDAA agility trial. Photo credit to Wayne Ramsey.
Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan and Betty Gardner begin a vehicle search at the Canine Copilots K9 Nose Work trial held in June at the Roland Park Country School. Photo credit to Canine Copilots LLC Photography (http://caninecopilots.smugmug.com/).
Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan and Betty Gardner begin a vehicle search at the Canine Copilots K9 Nose Work trial held in June at the Roland Park Country School. Photo credit to Canine Copilots LLC Photography (http://caninecopilots.smugmug.com/).
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Donna Sapp's Border Terrier Fells returning from the flyball box and jumps at the tournament at which he earned his Flyball Master Championship (15k) title and his MB-FDCH-Silver. He was a lean mean jumping machine!
Donna Sapp’s Border Terrier Fells returning from the flyball box and jumps at the tournament at which he earned his Flyball Master Championship (15k) title and his MB-FDCH-Silver. He was a lean mean jumping machine!
CH Golly G's Fellow Traveler UDX2 OM2 VER BN GN RN OA OAJ JH earning his OM3 on May 27,2018 at ODTC Obedience Trial.
CH Golly G’s Fellow Traveler UDX2 OM2 VER BN GN RN OA OAJ JH earning his OM3 on May 27,2018 at ODTC Obedience Trial.
KC and Felicia Wynn getting their very first Q in CPE Agility at the Periland trial. Photo credit HereforDogs
KC and Felicia Wynn getting their very first Q in CPE Agility at the Periland trial. Photo credit HereforDogs
Chi Chi searches both high and low for Birch odor at a K9 Nose Work trial
Chi Chi searches both high and low for Birch odor at a K9 Nose Work trial
Phoenix, run by Patricia Parkent, demonstrates a 'swimmer's turn' off the flyball box with the ball successfully captured for the return over 4 jumps. Besides a racing harness, Phoenix is wearing safety wraps designed to protect stop pads from the sudden acceleration and deceleration performed during the relay race.
Phoenix, run by Patricia Parkent, demonstrates a ‘swimmer’s turn’ off the flyball box with the ball successfully captured for the return over 4 jumps. Besides a racing harness, Phoenix is wearing safety wraps designed to protect stop pads from the sudden acceleration and deceleration performed during the relay race.
Oriole member Monique Bocock and Kahlani made the Top 5 list for Entlebucher Mountain Dogs for the 2014 AKC Agility Invitational held Dec 12-14, 2014 in Orlando, FL. Good job !
Oriole member Monique Bocock and Kahlani made the Top 5 list for Entlebucher Mountain Dogs for the 2014 AKC Agility Invitational held Dec 12-14, 2014 in Orlando, FL. Good job !
Border Collie Johnny B clearing a hurdle at the 2013 Cynosport World Games agility competition.
Border Collie Johnny B clearing a hurdle at the 2013 Cynosport World Games agility competition.
This is "Crash" owned by member Hazel Troendle as he inspects luggage during the container element for his successful achievement of his NW3 title at a Fall 2015 NACSW test hosted by Oriole. Photo donated and taken by Cindy Knowlton of See Spot Grin Photography.
This is “Crash” owned by member Hazel Troendle as he inspects luggage during the container element for his successful achievement of his NW3 title at a Fall 2015 NACSW test hosted by Oriole. Photo donated and taken by Cindy Knowlton of See Spot Grin Photography.
Female Bullmastiff Charlie: CH Boundless Go Big or Go Home TxBkYx CD CGC RE RA RN CAA CA DJ DN AXP OAP OAJ NJP NAP BCAT. Owned by Debbe Quadri
Female Bullmastiff Charlie: CH Boundless Go Big or Go Home TxBkYx CD CGC RE RA RN CAA CA DJ DN AXP OAP OAJ NJP NAP BCAT. Owned by Debbe Quadri
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Chelsea Singer's Mr. Handsome Dakota earned a perfect weekend for himself & Mr. Crackhead earned his Fullhouse Championship at the March 2015 Oriole/Artful Dodgers CPE trial !
Chelsea Singer’s Mr. Handsome Dakota earned a perfect weekend for himself & Mr. Crackhead earned his Fullhouse Championship at the March 2015 Oriole/Artful Dodgers CPE trial !
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Upcoming Oriole Events

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» Jan 10-11 Agility Seminar with Paula Goss 
» Jan 16-18 BHA Barn Hunt Trial
» Jan 17 Canine CPR Training
» Jan 17 Agility Seminar with Merritt Speagle
» Jan 18 Annual Elections and Awards Party
» Jan 23-25 AKC Agility Trial

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Upcoming Seminars and Workshops

AGILITY SEMINARS
» Jan. 10-11 Paula Goss
» Jan. 17 Merritt Speagle
» May 3 Lori Napoli
» May 10 Christine Tschech
» Jul 25-26 Christine Tschech
» Sep. 12-13 Sheyla Gutierrez
» Oct. 10-11 Annette Alfonso
» Nov. 7-8 Dudley Shumate
» Nov. 14-15 Cynthia Horner

NOSEWORK SEMINARS
» Feb. 7-8 Garrett Dyer

OBEDIENCE SEMINARS
» Mar. 14-15 Ann Scripko
» May 30-31 Lara Avery
» Sep. 26-27 Marion Crane

CANINE Strength & Conditioning
» Mar. 8 Dr. Lee Carr

2026 HEALTH SEMINARS
» January 17 CPR and First Aid Training

Upcoming Health Clinics

2025
Chiropractic Care
» Jan. 12 Ziemski Chiropractic Clinic
» Jan. 26 Ziemski Chiropractic Clinic
» Feb. 9 Ziemski Chiropractic Clinic
» Feb. 23 Ziemski Chiropractic Clinic
» Mar. 9 Ziemski Chiropractic Clinic

Canine Bodywork
» Jan. 12 Lohmeyer Canine Massage
» Feb. 9 Lohmeyer Canine Massage
» Mar. 9 Lohmeyer Canine Massage

Canine Ophthalmology 2026
» Oct. 17 Dr. Nancy M. Bromberg

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