Garrett Dyer is a dog trainer and instructor with over 38 years of experience in the field of search and rescue dogs. He has instructed a diverse group of trainers and handlers in search and rescue, law enforcement, field, and companion dog owners. He has instructed and presented at numerous seminars and conferences nationally. Garrett has responded to numerous missing person searches, HRD, and disaster missions both domestically and abroad. He specializes in teaching the concepts of motivational development that serves as the cornerstone for the working dog, and works with handlers on recognition of canine behavior, modification, and problem solving. Garrett currently participates as a judge in K9 Nose Work competitions, instructs handlers in canine detection, and remains active in assisting handlers in achieving training goals with their canine partners.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026 8:30am – 4:30pm
HANDLER’S CHOICE! (Working Sessions)
Garrett will be joining us again this year to work on topics decided by the participants. Working teams will be provided with a questionnaire upon registration. The information gathered will be provided to Garrett in advance of the seminar to help to plan out the day.
Saturday working teams are limited to dogs trialing at NW2 and below. Handlers trialing at any level are welcome to audit.  Auditors will not be working their dogs.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026  8:30am – 4:30pm
HANDLER’S CHOICE! (Working Sessions)
Garrett will be joining us again this year to work on topics decided by the participants. Working teams will be provided with a questionnaire upon registration. The information gathered will be provided to Garrett in advance of the seminar to help to plan out the day.
Sunday working teams are limited to dogs trialing at NW3 and above. Handlers trialing at any level are welcome to audit.  Auditors will not be working their dogs.

WORKING TEAM (12 Slots available per day) – Cost per day will be as follows:
Contributing/Life Member: $180
Training Member: $200
Non-Member: $225

AUDITORS (12 Slots available per day) – Cost per day will be as follows:
Contributing/Life Member: $90
Training Member: $100
Non-Member: $110

Lunch is not included in the above price. No refunds unless you find a replacement for your slot. Credits will be issued for all removals or cancellations of club members and refunds will be issued to all non-members in the case of removals or cancellations. A $10 service fee will be withheld on all credits or refunds issued. 

Registration opens:
Members – Friday, January 9 at 8am
Non-Members – Saturday, January 10 at 8am
Priority for registration will be as follows:
1) Current instructors and current ODTC K9 Nose Work students (one priority registration per dog registered for classes Winter 2026) 
2) Individuals who have volunteered at ODTC Nose Work/AKC Scent Work events during the past 12 months.
3) Past students who “graduated” from NW3 to Elite and are no longer able to take lessons at Oriole. 
ONE working dog per handler per day.

To register, click links below:

SATURDAY: 
SATURDAY WORKING – HANDLER’S CHOICE!
SATURDAY AUDIT ONLY – HANDLER’S CHOICE!

SUNDAY:
SUNDAY WORKING – HANDLER’S CHOICE!
SUNDAY AUDIT ONLY – HANDLER’S CHOICE!

Location: Oriole Dog Training Club; 9 Azar Ct Halethorpe MD 21227

Contacts:
Please contact Sue Cox at Suecoxmsw@aol.com if there are any questions. 
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/.