This coming Friday’s agility run-through is cancelled.
But – if you’re looking for a future chance this winter to work on some agility skills and training issues in a trial-like environment, be sure to check the schedule of Friday night agility run-throughs on our Agility Run-Through Information page.
New January and February dates will be posted soon !
On Monday, December 17th, Oriole Dog Training Club will host an Intermediate Handling Workshop with Donna Brown.
This workshop will concentrate on Intermediate Handling skills using jumps and tunnels. Participants should be preparing to trial. Dogs should be comfortable with jumps and tunnels in sequences of 10-15 obstacles.
Online registration and payment is required. Registration opens Wednesday, December 5th at 9am.
Workshop: 10 working slots, one dog per handler
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost: Oriole Members – $50
Non-Members – $60
Audit – $20
More details and registration links can be found on our Seminars and Workshops page.
Entries open on Friday, November 30, 2018 for Oriole’s AKC Agility trial held on January 25, 26 & 27, 2019 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD. This is our annual trial in conjunction with the 2019 World of Pets Expo; don’t just come 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.
Oriole is happy to host Emily and Stephanie Kaiser from Kaiser K9 for a half day seminar on training K9 Scent Work. Emily and Stephanie have over 15 years of experience training dogs and working in professional scent detection.
When: Sunday, December 2nd, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Where: Oriole Dog Training Club, 9 Azar Ct., Halethorpe, MD 21227
Cost: $45 for a three hour seminar
This informational seminar will cover the principles of scent detection and an overview of the training and preparation necessary to compete in scent work trials. Taught by professional detection K9 handlers and trainers, the information presented in this seminar will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the “what’s”, “how’s”, and “why’s” of scent detection training. Whether you plan to compete or are just looking for a fun game to play with your dog, this seminar will start you on the right path to success in training and competing in scent work!
Please note, this is not a working seminar, but rather a comprehensive training presentation for owners.
Reserve your spot today! Email ODTCSeminars@gmail.com
M. Nicole Fischer Photography is returning to Oriole Dog Training Club in Halethorpe, MD to offer indoor portrait sessions! For the first time, we’re opening sessions to folks who aren’t Oriole members, so feel free to share ! The dates are:
These aren’t holiday photos per se, but images will be delivered quickly and in time for holiday giving and card-making. And you can also make a few fun shots of dogs wearing scarves and hats — Nicole never gets tired of that!
Spots are very limited, so *email* nicole@mnicolephoto.com ASAP for details if you’re interested.
Looking to make this year’s holiday card or memories?
Barking Mad Pet Pics will be having an Action Santa Phoot Shoot at Oriole on Nov 24, 2018 from 10am to 2pm. See the details here.
Entries are still open for Oriole’s new December 1 AKC Scent Work trial. This trial will close on Saturday, November 17 or when the entry limit of 120 is reached, whichever comes first. You can find the premium list to enter on infodog.com or on our trial information page.
For more information on this new sport, check out the AKC’s Scent Work web site.
The August 2018 Artful Dodgers CPE agility trial is featured on the latest episode of CPEtv ! Watch as host Nick Sparks hits on the highlights of the trial held at the Oriole Dog Training Club, meets with the local rescue group, the Animal Allies Rescue Foundation (AARF), and explores some old and new landmarks in the nearby Baltimore area. Enjoy !
Find out what is happening at the Oriole Dog Training Club – events, accomplishments and much more! Some content is only available to members and will require login. Enjoy! Dumbbell 2018 September pdf
This year’s December AKC Agility trial runs from Dec 7-9, 2018 at a new location for us, the Frederick Indoor Sports Center in Frederick, MD.
Judges are Catherine Nelson and Tom Slattery. Entries open on October 4 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 special “Triple Quad” award to be won by the dog with the most Q’s earned at this trial!
See our trial information page for additional details as well as the premium.
