Current Agility Seminars:
Lori Napoli ✦ 5/3/26
Christine Tschech ✦ 5/10/26

Future Agility Seminars:
Cynthia Horner ✦ 7/25/26 – 7/26/26
Bridget Thomas ✦ 8/29/26 – 8/30/2026
Sheyla Gutierrez ✦ 9/12/26 – 9/13/2026
Annette Alfonso ✦ 10/10/26 – 10/11/2026
Dudley Shumate ✦ 11/7/26 – 11/8/2026
TBD ✦ 11/14/26 – 11/15/2026

Fun Agility Seminars
with
LORI NAPOLI
Sunday, May 3, 2026

 A resident of Mechanicsburg PA, Lori is a coach, competitor & student of the canine sport of agility.  She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with her students and watching them build stronger relationships with their canine partners.  It’s proven that learning happens best when it’s fun which is the key to her training philosophy – KEEP IT FUN!

Lori has earned championship agility titles with multiple dogs.  Most recently her Lakeland Terrier, Phoebe, earned championships in both AKC and UKI, and is the first, and only, Lakeland Terrier to earn the prestigious AKC Agility Grand Champion title. Phoebe and Lori have also been showcased in finals at AKC Agility Invitationals, AKC National Agility Championship and Westminster Master Agility Championship, with multiple podium finishes.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 – 8 working spots per seminar.  Limited Auditors

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM • C-Cubed:  Confidence through Clarity and Consistency
Join us for a workshop designed to enhance your communication skills and overall performance. We will focus on isolating handling elements by removing other elements. On one turn, there will be limited verbals allowed, the next run – no arms, aka “get smocked”. Then, on the final turn, all restrictions are removed! These exercises aim to ensure that your shoulders and feet are effectively conveying clear cues to your partners. It’s a lot of fun and full of laughs! Suitable for young dogs, green dogs, and dogs preparing for trial. Sequences will include jumps and tunnels only. 

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM • Which Way Should I Handle This?
Have you ever found yourself facing two options for completing a sequence and were unsure which to choose? Do you catch yourself wondering whether to wrap or slice, use a threadle or backside, or go for a blind cross instead of a front cross? If that sounds like you, this course is just what you need! We’ll explore different ways to achieve great results and help you figure out which techniques work best for you and your teammate. This seminar is ideal for teams working at an Open, Advanced, or Masters level. Sequences will include jumps and tunnels only.

Cost: Oriole members $110 per session; Non-members $120 per session
Auditing is available: Oriole members $30 per session; Non-members $35 per session

Registration opens:
Monday, March 2 at 8am for Members and Tuesday, March 3 at 8am for Non-Members

To register, click links below:

C-CUBED: CONFIDENCE THROUGH CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY
AUDIT ONLY – C-CUBED: CONFIDENCE THROUGH CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY

WHICH WAY SHOULD I HANDLE THIS?
AUDIT ONLY – WHICH WAY SHOULD I HANDLE THIS?

Location: Oriole Dog Training Club – 9 Azar Court, Halethorpe, MD 21227.

Online registration and payment are required. 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.

Be sure to enter your correct jump height when registering. If any change, contact Lorinda McKisson.

BIS Seminar Policy:

Unless otherwise specified, BIS are allowed in seminars if they wear tight fitting panties. Separate crating spaces can be arranged if necessary. If, in the opinion of the presenter or the club, the presence of the bitch becomes disruptive to the seminar, she may be removed from the building or other appropriate action taken.

E-mail seminar questions to Laurie McClain at lauriemcclain123@gmail.com.
For registration issues, contact Seminar Registrar, Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com.

• 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/.

Christine Tschech
Agility Handling Seminars
Sunday, May 10, 2026

Christine has been involved with agility for over 16 years and is currently competing in AKC, UKI, USDAA and AKC ISC (International Style Courses) with her two border collies, Kwik and Lumi.  Christine’s accomplishments include:

• US Team member (alternate) on the AKC 2023 European Open Team
• 2025 UKI SE Regional Brilliant Dog – Highest scoring of all dogs
• AKC National Finalist
• UKI US Open National Winner
• 2024 Multiple UKI Open podium placements
• UKI Northeast Regional Overall Winner
• Multiple wins at UKI Regional Competitions
• THERE ARE WAY MORE TO ADD BUT YOU CAN SEE SHE’S AMAZING AND ACCOMPLISHED!!!!

Christine loves working with students.  Her first and most important goal is to instill a love of the game in both the handler and the dog, regardless of the competition level. “It’s a game and if it’s not fun then we are not doing it right!”

SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026 – 8 working slots per seminar, limited auditors

8:30 am-12:00 pm • MOTIVATION AND SPEED
This workshop is designed to boost your dog‘s confidence and build speed in your team. Whether your dog is a youngster just starting out or an adult who easily worries, we will work on building joy for the game. Short to mid-length sequences of jumps and tunnels. Suitable for dogs 8 months and up.

1:00 pm-4:30 pm • BLINDS 2.0
A workshop meant to challenge teams to perfect their timing and handling of all kinds of blinds. Learn when to be patient and when to GO. We will also cover the foundation training for some of the trickier blinds. This seminar is ideal for teams working at an Open, Advanced, and Masters level. Sequences will include jumps and tunnels only.

Cost: Oriole Members – $135 per seminar; Non-members – $145 per seminar.  Auditing: Oriole members – $40 per session; Non-members $45 per session.

Online registration and payment are required.

Registration opens Monday, March 30, 2026 at 8am for Oriole members and Tuesday, March 31, at 8am for non-members.

MOTIVATION AND SPEED
AUDIT ONLY – MOTIVATION AND SPEED

BLINDS 2.0
AUDIT ONLY – BLINDS 2.0

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.

E-mail seminar questions to Laurie McClain at lauriemcclain123@gmail.com.
For registration issues or to be waitlisted, 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/.