Entries are now open for Oriole’s March 29, 2020 AKC Tracking Dog and Tracking Dog Excellent test and will remain open until Thursday, March 19. The particulars for this test, along with a link to the premium list, can be found on the Oriole AKC Tracking Test Information page.
Join us on March 1, 2020 for a seminar on the obedience program provided by Companion Dog Sports Program (CDSP). The seminar will be presented by CDSP Judge Marguerite Plank.
Registration opens for ODTC Members on Tuesday, Jan 21 and non members on Jan 23.
For more information or to register, visit our Seminars and Workshops page.
Our Friday night agility run-thrus are on for February and March on the following dates:
Details for both are available on the run-thru information page.
Come join us this spring in climate-controlled comfort for our second April AKC Rally only trial held on Sprinturf in our training building in Halethorpe, Maryland! You’ll find the premium on our website under Events on our AKC Obedience Trial Information page.
This trial is limited to 60 runs/day and is open now.
The premium for our February NADAC trial is now available on our NADAC trial page, This trial features a double run format of Tunnelers, Hoopers, Barrelers, and Weavers on both days.
Premium lists are available for the Oriole/Artful Dodgers upcoming Jan 24-26 AKC Agility trial (closes on Jan 10) and Feb 1-2 USDAA Agility trial (closes on Jan 22).
Our January AKC agility trial is held indoors in conjunction with the World of Pets Expo held at the Timonium Fairgrounds and offers the opportunity to display your agility skills to the public and enjoy the shopping opportunities at the Expo.
Our USDAA agility trial is held indoors at our training building and offers a range of titling classes for all levels, qualification rounds into the regional and national tournaments for experienced exhibitors and dogs, and introductory level classes for dogs new to the sport.
Spectators are welcome at both events. Admission to the AKC agility trial is part of the admission fee charged for the World of Pets Expo. No admission is charged for agility events held at our training building.
Our coordinator for tonight’s runthrough will not be able to make it, so we are cancelling tonight’s agility runthroughs. Please pass the word.
Oriole is once again hosting ‘Action Santa’ and Barking Mad Pet Pics at our clubhouse in Halethorpe, MD next Sunday, Dec 1 from 9am to 5pm. Details and the sign-up form are available at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d49a9ac2aa0fa7-action3
Walks-in are welcome, but appointments come first. Club members get 10% discount!
Instructional Novice Run Through Workshop &
Instructional Open/Utility Run Through Workshop
Instructional Novice Run Through Workshop
Dates: November 20, 27, December 4, 11 (4 consecutive weeks)
Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Obedience Rings 1 and 2
6 – max participants
Workshop Fee: Members – $35 Non-Members – $40
This workshop is for those trainers who need additional ring time and instruction to successfully compete in Novice while also preparing their dogs for the competition ring.
Prerequisites: 1) Participants should be familiar with all the Novice class exercises. All others must receive approval from the instructor before registering for this workshop. Note: All participants must be ready to start at 9:00am.
Register here: Instructional Novice Run Through Workshop
Instructional Open/Utility Run Through Workshop
Dates: November 20, 27, December 4, 11 (4 consecutive weeks)
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Obedience Rings 1 and 2
8 – max participants
Workshop Fee: Members – $35 Non-Members – $40
This workshop is for those trainers who need additional ring time and instruction to successfully compete in Open/Utility while also preparing their dogs for the competition ring.
Prerequisites: 1) Participants dog should be about to compete or currently competing in the Open class at obedience trials. 2) Participants should be familiar with all the Open/Utility class exercises. All others must receive approval from the instructor before registering for this workshop. Note: All participants must be ready to start at 10:00 am.
Register here: Instructional Open/Utility Run Through Workshop
E-mail questions regarding the workshops to Sue Carlton at: trainrotts@hotmail.com
All Oriole Dog Training Club policies will be in effect, including the following:
