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Train with Agility Competitor, Christine Tschech
Four Handling Seminars – Jumps & Tunnels Only!
Saturday March 11, 2023, and Saturday March 18, 2023

Christine has been involved with agility for over 15 years and is currently competing in AKC, UKI, USDAA and AKC ISC (International Style Courses) with her two border collies, Kwik and Jack. Christine’s accomplishments include:
- US Team member (alternate) on the AKC 2023 European Open Team (competing in July 2023)
- AKC National Finalist
- UKI Open National Winner, as well as multiple UKI Open podium placements
- UKI Northeast Regional Overall Winner
- Multiple wins at UKI Regional Competitions
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!”
Saturday March 11, 2023 – 8 working slots per seminar
8:00AM – 12:00PM Crosses. Learn which cross to use – when and where to use it on course.
1:00PM – 5:00PM Cue and GO! Build focus on obstacle commitment. Less rushing, more trusting your dog.
Saturday March 18, 2023 -8 working slots per seminar
8:00AM – 12:00PM Young Dog Handling. Mid-length sequences that cover extension, collection, driving ahead, and turning out of tunnels.
1:00PM – 5:00PM Fancy Moves Made Easy. Learn how to train and execute threadles, backsides, wraps, slices, and reverse starts. Sequences will be short to focus on understanding and correct execution.
Dogs must be able to sequence jumps and tunnels.
Cost: Oriole Members – $75 per seminar; Non-members – $85 per seminar
Location: Oriole Dog Training Club – 9 Azar Court, Halethorpe, MD 21227
All Oriole guidelines are in effect including those for Covid 19. All participants will be required to sign a Covid 19 release form.
Online registration and payment are required.
Registration opens Monday, January 23, 2023, at 8 am for Oriole members and Wednesday, January 25 at 8 am for non-members. Go to: www.orioledogclub.org to register. The link to register will be under SEMINARS/WORKSHOP. As the total number of attendees is limited, please register early.
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 questions to judytgc@comcast.net
The Dumbbell Newsletter December 28, 2022
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