This February at the Oriole clubhouse begin 2017 by polishing your agility handling skills with internationally and nationally recognized trainer Rosanne DeMascio.

Rosanne will be presenting four half-day skills training seminars. These include:

Saturday, February 25th
Morning Seminar: Handling 180’s, 270’s, Serpentines & Threadles Afternoon Seminar: Handling Discriminations

Sunday, February 26th
Morning Seminar: Front Crosses: When & Where
Afternoon Seminar: Wraps vs Rears (Consistently Cueing Which Way to Turn)

You can choose to attend one or all of Rosanne’s seminars. Please see our seminar page for more information and instructions on registering.

NEW TRIAL!

The premium for the February 5, 2017 Artful Dodgers USDAA trial in Halethorpe, MD is now available on-line at

https://orioledogclub.org/usdaa-agility-trial-information-page/

This is a single ring trial indoors on Sprinturf and consists of Masters/P3/Veterans only level titling classes: Standard, Gamblers, Relay, Snooker, and Jumpers. Our judge is Jeanne Dinkle.

As with all USDAA trials, entries are unlimited, as long as the entry is received by the closing date of January 23, 2017.

Let Terry Herman help you make plans for winter training with her agility evaluation.  The single night class is open to 16 dogs.  As a leading instructor at Oriole many have benefited from Terry’s help over the years.

Entries open on Friday, December 2,  2016 for Oriole’s AKC Agility trial held on January 27, 28 & 29, 2017 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD.  This is our annual trial in conjunction with the Pet Expo;  don’t just for the agility – come for the shopping too!

Trial services are provided by Clantyre Show Secretary Services. The entry method is First Received.

The particulars for this trial, along with a link to the premium list, can be found on the Oriole AKC Agility Trial Information page.

Important

Kirsti Eisenberg, the registrar for this workshop, was in an auto accident on Thanksgiving Day and as of this writing is stable but is still in Shock Trauma in Baltimore.  She is unable to communicate and at this point we not have a complete list of registered attendees.  If you have registered, please contact joycelilly@hotmail.com so that you can receive further instructions on the workshop.

Saturday, December 3, 2016

INTRODUCTION TO DOG TRACKING
A Hands-On Workshop

Learn the fundamentals of dog tracking: understanding scent, how dogs use their natural abilities to follow human-laid tracks, and how to teach your dog to follow a designated human track. Learn ways to incorporate tracking games into play at home and on walks in the park. In tracking, the dog gets to be the leader, which builds communication, appreciation and partnership.

This is a one-day introductory workshop held outdoors in Elkton, MD.  It is limited to 10 dog-handler teams.

See our Seminars and Workshop Information page for more information.

Details and registration links for the upcoming beginner classes Puppy Socialization-Kindergarten and the relationship building Tricks for Treats class are now posted on the main club page.

Pre-registration is now open for Oriole’s Obedience run-through to be held on Sunday, October 16 at the Oriole Dog Training Club. For your convenience there is a handy online entry form on the Run-through Information page.

Not sure if you’re coming?  That’s ok – we do take day of match entries (but there’s a slight discount if you pre-register).

Dec 9-11, 2016 at the Danele Shipley Arena, Carroll Country Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD

We’re back at the bright and spacious Ag Center for December in Westminster, MD with the ‘Kitty Litter’ surface y’all LOVE and ALL the classes !

Judges are David Hirsch, Tim Pinneri, and Scott Stock.  Entries open on October 5 and the method of entry is First Received.

Discounts are available for each dog entered in 12 or more runs.  And don’t miss the info on the special “Triple Quad” award to be won by the dog with the most Q’s  earned at this trial!

Premium

Entries are now open  for Oriole/Artful Dodger’s NADAC Agility trial on November 5-6, 2016 held at the Oriole Dog Training Club training facility. This trial is limited to 450 runs (350 jumping runs) per day.  The particulars for this trial, along with a link to the premium list, can be found on the Oriole NADAC Agility Trial Information page.