Due to the active tornado watch in the area projected to last until midnight, the planned agility run through will not be held this evening.
Thursday, June 26th is our next scheduled runthough. See our agility runthrough information page for more information
Due to a scheduling conflict, the planned agility run through will not be held this evening.
Friday, May 30th is our next scheduled runthough. See our agility runthrough information page for more information
Ready to level up your dog training skills? Join our dog obedience workshop, where you’ll not only master the rules of the ring but may also get hands-on practice to sharpen your performance if you are registered as a demo participate. (Note: limited number of working/demo spots).
Whether you’re aiming for a top score or just starting out, this is your opportunity to learn, practice, and shine.
For more information or to register, click below
This week’s new 5 week league play session of Toss N Fetch was scheduled to start today (Tuesday, Oct 1) from 3pm to 5pm at Hog Dog in Millersville and run for 5 weeks. Due to rain, this weeks’s session will be held instead on Wed, Oct 2. For more information, email Ray at H2okoiboi@aol.com.
Missed the previous announcement?
The league play is organized by Mid-Atlantic Disc Dogs and takes place at Hog Dog Productions Inc in nearby Millersville, MD.
Cost: $25 per person with one dog for all five weeks. ($20 for that person’s second dog). To sign-up, email Ray at H2okoiboi@aol.com.
Never tried disc dog training?
Think you can’t throw and the dog doesn’t know how to catch? The good news is that in K9 Frisbee Toss & Fetch you don’t have to throw the disc in the air to participate. Most dogs and handlers start with “rollers”. You’ll find that Disc Doggers are very friendly and are used to helping newcomers start since actual classes in disc dog are not often seen.
Don’t miss the tons of useful information on youTube (search for dog, disc, and Frisbee). Here’s a couple of videos to get you started:
How To Throw a Roller:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck9PI_t2vV8
Teaching the “Go Around” Cue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjdnYnUpMEk
Not sure where to get the right kind of disc that flies well and is appropriate for your dog’s mouth and teeth? MAD Dogs usually has discs for sale at a discount to help you get started. Don’t want to wait? Look online for the brands “Hyperflite” and “Hero Discs”. Note they come in large and small for different sizes of dogs.
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| For more information on K9 Frisbee Toss & Fetch, see https://tossandfetch.com/ |
A request from the Dog Agility Project
The Dog Aging Project, a long-term study of healthy aging in companion dogs being led by Texas A&M and the University of Washington. Currently, over 50,000 dogs are enrolled in the observational study, but we need more. It’s easy to enroll, and participation helps researchers identify how to help dogs live healthier, longer lives. The project welcomes dogs of all ages, breeds, health conditions, and lifestyles. Enrolled dogs remain at home with their families living their normal lives, while participants provide information through surveys, veterinary records, and optional at-home activities.
If you would like to participate with your dog and/or spread the word, please visit the project’s Resources Page to enroll your dog or download tools for sharing such flyers for events, social media posts, newsletter articles, and blog posts.
The premium is now posted for our “Summer in the AC” Artful Dodgers USDAA agility trial with Jason Pierce from Webster, NY judging. The trial is indoors, climate controlled on Sprinturf.
This trial features titling classes (Intro through Masters), Double Games (Jumpers, Snooker, Gamblers, Pairs), plus a Steeplechase .
Please see our USDAA Trial Information page for details. Hope to see you there!
New to USDAA or haven’t done USDAA in a while? Read on for USDAA’s competitor-friendly rules!
PLUS:
Curious about USDAA agility?
Wondering if it is right for you and your dog?
Just want some practice or to have fun with your dog?
Join us for our USDAA AGILITY FUN MATCH!
This is a great opportunity to give your dog some experience in a full ring in a trial-like atmosphere or get more practice on what your team needs. The match will be held in Oriole’s climate controlled facility in a 90′ x 100′ ring on artificial turf.
Click here to sign up
Confirmation email with instructions will follow sign up.
Questions may be directed to Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com
Canine CPR and First Aid Training
Oriole Dog Training Club
Sunday, March 10, 2024
9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Blue Room
Introducing Scott Goldstein and his new program with Baltimore County Fire and Medical Training in pet CPR and first aid. The course teaches first aid and CPR techniques using authentic canine CPR manikins, to address emergencies that can occur with small and large dogs as well as cats. The class will train you to notice abnormalities and detect early warning signs in pets. You will learn essential pre-vet care and life saving techniques for those times when immediate action can make all the difference. There will be a handout which emphasizes the major points with a section for note-taking. A standard Stop the Bleed certificate will be issued.
Scott has 39 years of experience as a first responder. He is the Captain of the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Co, as well as an EMT, and certified CPR instructor/instructor evaluator with Baltimore County Fire and Medical Training, Over the years he has many occasions to deal with medical emergencies with dogs, including rescues from fires and performing CPR with a ventilation mask, and even caring for a dog who had been hit by a train. Scott has, personally, has owned dogs his entire life, and his family currently includes Bella, a shepherd lab mix, Lizzie, an American Foxhound, and Zues, a pit lab mix. As a first responder and dog owner, he has encountered many occasions of emergencies ranging from dog fights and the aftermath, dogs eating bad things to the simple treatment of ticks.
Class is limited to 12 slots.
Cost for Members: $60; Non-Members $70
Light snacks will be provided.
Opens for Members on Thursday, February 15 at 8am. Opens for Non-Members on Saturday, February 17 at 8am.
To register, click the link below:
Canine CPR & First Aid Training
There will be several items available at the class for an additional cost:
Dog First Aid Kits – Prices vary
Textbook – The Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide $30
Bullseye Pill Gun – Designed by a veterinarian to easily administer tablets and capsules to dogs and cats $10
For further information, please contact Nancy Anderson at poodlepride613@gmail.com.
If you haven’t tried USDAA agility for the last couple of years, you should! Last year’s changes have been well received by exhibitors and people trying out the organization either for the first time or after a few years. But whether you have been competing for awhile or are pretty new to the sport, you’ll find that the trial environment is relaxed and fun, class prices are very reasonable ($15/class), and beginning Intro/Starters level courses and rules are very welcoming to newcomers!
More information describing the changes, and links to the premium can be found on the club’s USDAA Trial Information page.
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