The premium for ODTC’s December 6-8 AKC agility trial at the Frederick Indoor Sports Center in Frederick, MD is available and entries are now being accepted.  You can find the premium on our AKC Agility Trial Information page.  Entries close on Nov 22, 2019.

Oriole wants to thank Rebecca Thrift for a wonderful three days of instruction during the OMD seminars this past weekend! Great reviews from attendees, and the puppies, young dogs and people new to OMD did fantastic! We have tons of great things to practice now :-).  Becca is back in December – the working spots are full, but there is lots to learn from auditing too!

Multi-time USA World Team Member and medalist, Tracy Riley has been actively involved in the sport of Agility since 2002.  Tracy and her canine teammates have earned multiple wins and placements at local, regional, national and international events. Tracy is an experienced trainer who can build drive and focus. She is a highly energetic and enthusiastic individual who teaches in a clear and simplified manner. Tracy uses positive reinforcement, games, and shaping to build winning behaviors in dogs while teaching their handlers to be consistent and positive. She emphasizes teamwork, consistency, handling skills and most importantly, fun for both handler.

There will be two evening workshops (3 hours each) from 6:30 pm to 9:30 PM on consecutive Tuesdays in December:

Agility Skills for Pre-competition Handler Teams: This workshop will only use jumps and tunnels to improve handling skills.  No contact equipment or weaves will be used.  8 working slots.

When – Tuesday, December 3rd from 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Cost – Members:  $75 for a working slot for one workshop.

Non-members: $90 for a working slot for one workshop.

Advanced Agility Handling Skills: This workshop is for Open/Master Level Teams.  8 working slots.

When – Tuesday, December 10th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Cost – Members:  $75 for a working slot for one workshop. 

            Non-members: $90 for a working slot for one workshop.

Registration opens Monday, October 14th at 8 am for Oriole members and Wednesday, October 16th at 8 am for non-members. Online registration and payment are required.  To register, click links below:

Tracy Riley – Agility Skills for Pre-Competition Handler Teams – 12/3/2019

Tracy Riley – Advanced Agility Handling Skills – 12/10/2019

As the total number of working slots are limited, please register early.  All slots will be on a first received basis.  No refunds will be given unless there is a waiting list, or you find a replacement for your slot.

E-mail questions regarding the workshops and registration and/or requests to be waitlisted to Lorinda McKisson at:  ODTCRegistrar@gmail.com

Location:  9 Azar Court, Halethorpe, MD 21227

All Oriole Dog Training Club policies will be in effect, including the following

• There is a $5 clean-up fee for accidents that occur on the turf
• Only non-crumbly, non-staining dog treats may be used on the field
• Dogs are to be relieved in designated outdoor areas
• Dogs are to be crated when not working.

See our website for more house rules: https://orioledogclub.org/house-rules/

Check out this nice article on the USDAA website about our club members’ experiences at a recent trial held by Oriole/Artful Dodgers!

http://www.usdaa.com/article.cfm?newsID=3993

Fantastic opportunities at a great price! 

OneMind Dogs Coach Rebecca Thrift Seminars at Oriole are less than two weeks away – have you signed up? There are still openings, so don’t miss out! The seminars are great learning experiences for novice handlers, and wonderful training and handling techniques for young dogs!

Cost per day (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.):

Working teams: Oriole members –$150 • Non-members – $175

Auditors: Oriole members –$60 • Non-members – $85

Friday, Oct. 11— Puppy Foundations, although not just for puppies! OneMind Dogs foundation, techniques, handling, sequencing, introduction to obstacles, flatwork, play, motivation, impulse control and much more! It is open to all dogs with no prerequisites. Puppies should be 14 weeks and older.

Saturday, Oct. 12— Intro to OneMind Dogs Handling/Basic Techniques. For those who are new to OneMind Dogs and have never taken a Techniques seminar, or are looking to refresh their knowledge of the basic techniques.

Sunday, Oct. 13— Young Dogs. The first step to start sequencing with young dogs and also for anyone who wants to learn to build a strong obstacle commitment and get deeper understanding of the three Cs in practice. Learn some of the basic handling techniques to get through the sequences and learn useful skills for the future.

Go to Oriole’s website at https://orioledogclub.org/seminars-and-workshops/ for all the details!

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.

Check out this issue of the Dumbbell:

• General Meeting Highlights (Cameras in the Arena, AKC CGC/Trick Evaluators needed, Committee Members needed)
• Upcoming Seminars (NADAC Gamblers Workshop, OneMind Dog Techniques)
• Photo Sessions (M. Nicole Fischer)
• Member Highlight – Dana Hoppes
• Shout-Outs (new titles & puppies)
• Thinking of you

Dumbbell September 2019

Entries are now open for the Artful Dodgers November 2-3 NADAC trial.
The premium can be found here and on nadac.com.

We will be offering Intro level in all of our regular jumping classes.  These are shorter courses great baby/green dogs and older/semiretired dogs.

We will also be offering the new Gamblers class each day.

In addition, NADAC now allows training with a toy in the ring at the Intro and Novice level (see details on the nadac.com website).

We invite you all to come join us for some fun and fast courses!

Don’t wait around too long to get your entry in by next week’s closing date for the October 2019 Artful Dodgers USDAA trial to be held in our training building in Halethorpe, MD.  See here for more information on this trial and to download the premium/entry form.

Oriole is pleased to welcome OneMind Dog Assistant Coach Rebecca Thrift for two weekends of agility seminars in October and December.  Check out the details on our Seminars and Workshops page!