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The Dumbbell Newsletter October 1, 2026

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The Dumbbell Newsletter October 1, 2026
Human CPR/AED and First Aid Training
Canine Nail Clinics with Dale Martins for Oriole Dog Training Club Members
Annette Alfonso Agility Seminars – October 10 & 11, 2026
Oriole Barn Hunt Trial – September 25-27, 2026
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NACSW ORT – November 22, 2026

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Other Happenings at Oriole

2026
Jan. 3-4	Mid-Atlantic MADness - USDAA agility trial
Mar. 7	DelMarVa Portuguese Water Dog Club - Waterwork/Land training seminar
Mar. 28-29	Mid-Atlantic MADness - USDAA agility trial
Jul 17-19	Hyattsville Dog Training Club - AKC Agility Trial -->Premium
Sep. 19-20	Mid-Atlantic MADness - USDAA agility trial --> Premium

Oriole Dogs in Action

German Pinscher “Indy” correctly fetches the indicated glove from a line of identical gloves for her owner Debbie Kaminski. Indy went on to successfully complete all the remaining tasks to secure her Utility Dog (UD) title at the May 2015 Oriole AKC Obedience Trial. Photo credit to Carl Gernazio.

Border collie Sequel jumping through a tire at a USDAA agility trial. Photo credit to Wayne Ramsey.

Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan and Betty Gardner begin a vehicle search at the Canine Copilots K9 Nose Work trial held in June at the Roland Park Country School. Photo credit to Canine Copilots LLC Photography (http://caninecopilots.smugmug.com/).

Donna Sapp’s Border Terrier Fells returning from the flyball box and jumps at the tournament at which he earned his Flyball Master Championship (15k) title and his MB-FDCH-Silver. He was a lean mean jumping machine!

CH Golly G’s Fellow Traveler UDX2 OM2 VER BN GN RN OA OAJ JH earning his OM3 on May 27,2018 at ODTC Obedience Trial.

KC and Felicia Wynn getting their very first Q in CPE Agility at the Periland trial. Photo credit HereforDogs

Chi Chi searches both high and low for Birch odor at a K9 Nose Work trial

Phoenix, run by Patricia Parkent, demonstrates a ‘swimmer’s turn’ off the flyball box with the ball successfully captured for the return over 4 jumps. Besides a racing harness, Phoenix is wearing safety wraps designed to protect stop pads from the sudden acceleration and deceleration performed during the relay race.

Oriole member Monique Bocock and Kahlani made the Top 5 list for Entlebucher Mountain Dogs for the 2014 AKC Agility Invitational held Dec 12-14, 2014 in Orlando, FL. Good job !

Border Collie Johnny B clearing a hurdle at the 2013 Cynosport World Games agility competition.

This is “Crash” owned by member Hazel Troendle as he inspects luggage during the container element for his successful achievement of his NW3 title at a Fall 2015 NACSW test hosted by Oriole. Photo donated and taken by Cindy Knowlton of See Spot Grin Photography.

Female Bullmastiff Charlie: CH Boundless Go Big or Go Home TxBkYx CD CGC RE RA RN CAA CA DJ DN AXP OAP OAJ NJP NAP BCAT. Owned by Debbe Quadri

Chelsea Singer’s Mr. Handsome Dakota earned a perfect weekend for himself & Mr. Crackhead earned his Fullhouse Championship at the March 2015 Oriole/Artful Dodgers CPE trial !

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Upcoming Oriole Events

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» Oct. 3-4 USDAA Agility
» Oct. 11 Canine CPR & First Aid
» Oct. 10-11 Agility Seminar w/ Annette Alfonso
» Oct. 17 Canine Eye Clinic
» Oct. 18 Turf Cleaning Work Party
» Oct. 23-25 NAFA Flyball Tournament
» Oct. 31- Nov. 1 NADAC Agility

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Upcoming Seminars and Workshops

» Oct. 10-11 Annette Alfonso
» Nov. 6-7 Dudley Shumate
» Nov. 14 Judy Kolva
» Nov. 15 Nancy Schilling

NOSEWORK SEMINARS
» Nov. 28-29 Jacy Kelley

OBEDIENCE SEMINARS

» Sep. 26-27 Marion Crane

CANINE Strength & Conditioning

2026 HEALTH SEMINARS
» Oct. 11 Canine CPR & First Aid

» Nov 7 Human CPR/AED and First Aid

Upcoming Health Clinics

2026
Chiropractic Care
» Sep. 28 Ziemski Chiropractic Clinic
» Oct. 12 Ziemski Chiropractic Clinic
» Oct. 26 Ziemski Chiropractic Clinic
» Nov. 9 Ziemski Chiropractic Clinic
» Nov. 23 Ziemski Chiropractic Clinic

Canine Bodywork
» Oct. 12 Lohmeyer Canine Massage
» Nov. 9 Lohmeyer Canine Massage
» Dec. 14 Lohmeyer Canine Massage

Canine Nail Clinic
» Oct./Nov. Dale Martins

Canine Ophthalmology 2026
» Oct. 17 Dr. Nancy M. Bromberg

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