Donna Brown will be presenting three agility mini-seminars this summer. Donna is a highly respected local agility instructor who has competed at National Finals multiple times in both USDAA and AKC agility with her Corgi and Border Collies. She can address the specific needs of handling both small and large dogs.
For more information see our seminar information page for the flyer and registration form.
This article, written by NYT Editor Jennifer Kingson with photos by NYT Photographer Nate Pesce, ran recently in the May 1, 2018 edition of the New York Times. Read it for a nice overview of the sport of flyball and lots of references to Oriole and local Maryland folks !
If you’re looking to practice your Jackpot Gamble skills before the upcoming CPE Agility Nationals, Oriole Dog Training Club is planning a “Jackpot Gamble Night” on June 1.
There will be four challenging Nationals-style Gamble courses designed by CPE judges Kim Stumph, Mike Brownell and Jeff Boyer. $5 per run and you will have two minutes to work with your dog. No pre-signup. Just show up around 6:30 p.m. Runs begin at 7 p.m.
Can’t make it that night? We hold a regular schedule of agility run-throughs at Oriole !
Oriole Dog Training Club T-Shirts, Zip Up Jackets, Polo Shirts and Sweatshirts are available to order through April 19, 2018. Orders will be available for pickup the week of May 7, 2018 at the club building or can be shipped directly to you for a fee. To view or order, go to ODTC Spirit Wear 2018 .
The June 16-17 trial offers all regular NADAC classes as well as games. Sarah Fix from North Carolina will be our judge.
The NADAC “Funky trial” will be held June 30 & July 1, two weeks after our regular trial. This trial consists of non-jumping games classes and is run in a double-run format (walk the course once, run it twice). The judge will be Pat Daggett.
On June 22-24, Oriole Dog Training Club is hosting an AKC dog agility judging clinic and examination at our training building in Halethorpe, MD.
On the Saturday and Sunday of this clinic, we will run a practice match for which we need dogs for the new judges to practice their skills on. Participation in this match is a good chance to get your dog on different equipment in a different location as well as a good way to give back to the sport. AKC regulation equipment will be used at this match.
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Requirements: Your dog must be able to perform all of the standard equipment indoors on artificial turf. The dog does not need to be AKC registered and does not have to be measured to participate.
How it Works: There is no cost for entering the match. You may specify the height of the jumps that you want to work the dog at. You will be asked to sign the usual disclaimer before participating. Although you may come at any point, it will work best if you sign up beforehand in 1 to 2 hour slots so that we have a good idea of how many dogs we will have available for the judge candidates. Timeslots will set out on Saturday afternoon , Sunday morning, and Sunday afternoon. You may be asked to run 3-4 times in your time slot under different judge trainees. We would ask you only not to train in the ring when you are actually being judged.
How to Sign Up: Send an email to JLGauntt@aol.com with the following information:
Handler Name:
Dog Call Name:
Dog Jump Height (4, 8, 12, 16, 20 24):
Aframe Height (5’0, 5’6):
Preferred time slot on Saturday afternoon:
Preferred time slot on Sunday afternoon:
Email address you can be contacted at:
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More information will be posted as the date of the clinic approaches.
(Can’t make this match? In July, we will also be hosting a USDAA agility judge’s clinic so you can come to one or both !)
The premium for the May 19-20, 2018 Artful Dodgers USDAA trial at the Oriole Dog Training Club is now available on-line at
http://www.usdaa.com/entryforms/MD0170108050.pdf
This is a single ring trial indoors on Sprinturf and consists of all levels (Starters thru Masters) of titling classes – Standard, Gamblers, Relay, Snooker, and Jumpers – offered over 2 days with the opportunity to title in Pairs Relay each day. Our judge is Patty Drom.
As with all USDAA trials, entries are unlimited, as long as the entry is received by the closing date of May 9, 2018.
If you’re looking for a chance this spring 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.
Registration for the annual ODTC health screening clinic is now open.
Registration closes on July 25.
The clinic will be held on Aug 12 from 9 am to 2 pm
More information and the registration form (PDF or fillable WORD document) is available on our clinic page.
If you have additional questions, contact Charlene at odtchealth@gmail.com
Entries are now open for two days of Nosework workshops presented by Jacy Kelley, CNWI, CO on June 2-3 at the Oriole Dog Training Club.
Program: Container Mysteries When: Saturday June 2, 2018 9:00am-5:00pm (registration 8:30)
This workshop will focus on container searches and the problems associated with container searches in trials. Topics covered include common missteps and their causes. We will explore training techniques that will help to strengthen your container searches. The searches will begin with simple searches and work up to
difficult distractions and random containers.
Program: Practical Hide Placement: Maximize Your Nose Work Training
When: Sunday June 3, 2018 9:00 am-5:00 pm (registration 8:30)
Maximize your practice searches by learning hide placement strategies from a pro!
What environmental factors should influence your hide placement during training? How well does your dog do when there is minimal air movement? How do you avoid confusing the beginner dog, and challenge the advanced search dog? Careful hide placement can help your dog learn and improve quickly, preparing him for new scent problems in trials and other events.
This workshop will help you to maximize search potential by learning about hide placement, environmental factors that influence the search, setting training goals and how to adjust them as the search progresses. The workshop will consist of a PowerPoint presentation, working portions, and video review.
For more information and an entry form, see our seminar information page
