Current Agility Seminars:
Christine Tschech ✦ 5/10/26

Future Agility Seminars:
Cynthia Horner ✦ 7/25/26 – 7/26/26
Christine Tschech ✦ 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
Judy Kolva ✦ 11/14/26
Nancy Schilling ✦ 11/15/26

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/.