The premium has been posted for our CDSP Obedience trial being held on Sunday August 11, 2024.

Entries open on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

The premium can be found on our CDSP Obedience Trial Information page.

The premium for our two FETCH trials on Sunday, June 2, 2024 is now available on our AKC CGC and FETCH Information Page.

Entries are now open and close on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Entries are limited to 25 dogs per trial/test.

Join us for AKC CGC and Novice thru Advanced Trick Testing!

Oriole Dog Training Club

 9 Azar Court
Halethorpe, MD

May 12, 2024

CGC Ring 1:  Start time: 9:30a.m.

Tricks Ring 2:  Start time: 9:30a.m.

Participant information:

We will open the doors at 8:30 am and close the event at 2:45 pm.  Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled run time and check in at the testing table promptly when you arrive.

Online Registration at this link  starts on April 17th.
You may also register using the separate links below for payment and choosing your time. Payment must be paid when you select your time slot. No refunds or credit. If additional information is needed, please contact Debby Brannan at dbrannancrs@gmail.com.

AKC CGC test slots are 10 minutes each and cost $22.00 per test.  Consider registering for the Novice trick testing at the same time.

• Testing items needed:
  • Dog must wear a flat collar (made of fabric, nylon, or leather), martingale, or evaluator-approved non-restraining harness only during the CGC evaluation.
  • 6 foot leash (leather, fabric or nylon) are acceptable. Chain leashes, retractable leashes are not allowed).
  • Grooming tool (brush or comb).
• Prohibited during testing:
  • Choke collars, chain collars, electronic collars, prong collars, spray collars, gentle leaders, are not allowed during the CGC evaluation.
  • No treats/toys allowed on/in the possession of the handler while in the ring for the evaluation.  Treats (non-crumbly) can be utilized outside of the ring.
  • If a dog is found to be “eliminating” during the evaluation, the dog will be excused from the evaluation.
    AKC Trick Testing slots are 10 minutes each and cost $15.00 per test.   
  • ODTC will supply perches, balance beam, hoops, jump, wobble board, box, crate, and tunnel to be utilized if needed during the Tricks Test.
  • If you and your dog need any other props (bells, carts, balls, mailbox, etc.), please plan to bring those yourselves to ensure you have what is needed to perform your tricks.
  • Treats/toys if being utilized for rewards, should be brought to the test by the handler. ODTC will not be providing treats.
  • Treats are allowed to be utilized with Tricks for Novice. After the completion of a trick in Intermediate Tricks. Treats not allowed in Advanced Tricks.
  Payment in advance is required. To pay for your slot, click the links below: CGC Test Event Tricks Test Event To register for a time, open this google doc and type your name next to your selected time. CGC & Trick Dog Testing Google Doc   Additional event notes:
• Prompt entry and exit of the ring is expected of each participant.
• No Electronic collars permitted in ODTC building.
• No bitches in season.
• No aggressive dogs to people or other dogs.
• Please review the online house rules for: parking, pottying, crating, COVID, kennel cough, etc.).
• Event POC is Debby Brannan at dbrannancrs@gmail.com

Oriole is pleased to welcome international competitor Cassandra Schmidt for 4 half-day seminars on May 4th and 5th, 2024.

Saturday seminars:

8:30 am-12:00 pm – Reward and Training Strategies

1:00 pm-4:30 pm – What Cross Where

Sunday seminars:

8:30 am-12:00 pm – Strategic Handling – Novice and Open level courses

1:00 pm-4:30 pm – Strategic Handling – Masters/Premier level courses

For details about Cassandra, the seminar topics, and registration, please visit our Seminars and Workshops page.

The premium for our AKC Scent Work trial is now available on our AKC Scent Work Trial Information page.

This is a Random Draw event with entries opening on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

The draw will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST.

Train with Heather Witt-Sullivan while also supporting her & ODTC contributing member, Reese Spindle, in their journey to represent Team USA at the IFCS World Agility Championships April 30^th through May 5^th in France!

ODTC will be hosting this event on Friday, April 12^th as a fundraiser and will be donating all entry fees to Reese, Havana, Heather, and Rowan to help offset some of their expenses traveling overseas to represent Team USA.

For more information about Heather and Reese, seminar topics, fees, and registration links, please visit our Seminars and Workshops page.

ODTC will be holding an “Open Ring” event on March 30. Participant run time slots are 10 minutes each and cost $12.00 per run. Payment is made when you signup online.  No refunds or credit. Participants will have the use of the ring for 10 minutes to train their dog. Timing will be managed for each of the rings.

Beginner Novice ring:  Start time: 8:30-10:30
Novice ring:  Start time: 11:00-3:30
Open ring:  Start time: 8:30-3:30
Utility ring:  Start time: 8:30-3:30

For more details and to register, please visit our Obedience Run-through Information page.

The premium for our May Obedience and Rally Trials is now available. Friday features Obedience and Rally. Saturday and Sunday are devoted to Obedience only.

The premium can be found on our AKC Obedience Trial Information page.

Have you ever wondered what goes on at a NACSW trial? Now’s your chance to experience it up close and personal while helping out fellow dog lovers.

ODTC is hosting NACSW events on March 8-9, 2024 and we could use a few more volunteers. The event is being held at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Sweet Air, 3911 Sweet Air Rd., Phoenix, MD 21131. 

Interested parties can sign-up at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4FACAF2CA5FC1-47711690-odtc?fbclid=IwAR17yfRDKDH4mkKdkfF3qFH_KB0CI91hQ55_8Lvyywo4RT7q4hKqIrKxwMI#/

Our next obedience Run-Thrus will be held on March 2, 2024. 

Pre-registration opens on Friday, February 9, 2024. 

Pre-registration closes on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

For more information please visit our Obedience Run-Through Information page.