Looking for something to do this weekend? Our NADAC trial is accepting day-of-show entries ($15 per run)! The trial is being held at our facility in Halethorpe, MD. The premium can be found on our NADAC trial information page.
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Two December Workshops with Bridget Thomas!
Fitness and Conditioning for the Weekend Warrior
Young/Green Dog Handling Workshop
Saturday, December 14th
Bridget has been training and competing with dogs since her teens. For the past 20 years, she has been heavily involved in dog training, dog sports, and dog activities of all kinds. Agility has been her primary sport, and she has traveled all over the country competing and teaching. Currently she is owned and loved by border collies, an amazing little “sports mix”, a baby border-whippet, and Jetty, the pony. In the past, she has lived with lots of other breeds and types of dogs.
Bridget and her dogs do a little bit of everything: agility, K9 Nose Work, flyball, rally, disc dog, dock diving, tracking, drafting, barn hunt, FAST CAT, dryland mushing, and trick training. In the past, Bridget also has been involved in earthdog, sighthound lure coursing and racing, and even some field work. In 2019, Bridget and Grape, her little sports mix, were named to the AKC European Open Team USA and also the WAO Agility Team USA.
■ Owner DogStar ■ Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) ■ Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) ■ FitPaws Master Trainer (FP-MT) ■ Professional Member, Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) ■ AKC Canine Good Citizen/AKC Trick Dog Evaluator ■ Certified Trick Dog Instructor ■ Member of the Pet Professional Guild ■ Instructor at “Camp Gone to The Dogs”
There will be two workshops, 3 ½ hours each.
Fitness and Conditioning for the Weekend Warrior – Give yourself the skills, tools and exercises to keep your canine partner in shape all winter long. Now that outdoor exercise may be limited learn how to use a few pieces of inexpensive fitness equipment and some household props to create exercises just for your dog. Learn what exercises work what parts, and why they are important. Participants will see each exercise demonstrated and then have a chance to try it with their own dog.
**To get the most out of this workshop working participants should be comfortable with perch work (front feet on an object, back feet on an object, and all four feet on an object). It is also incredibly helpful if your dog is already comfortable being on wobbly things…wobble boards, balance discs, etc. A basic list of foundation skills, and how to teach them will be emailed to registered participants.
10 working slots. Unlimited Auditors.
When: Saturday, December 14th from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: Members: $70 for a working slot for one workshop. $20 for one auditing slot
Non-members: $80 for a working slot for one workshop. $25 for one auditing slot
Young/Green Dog Handling Workshop – Fast and fun sequences using jumps and tunnels for teams that are building on their foundation skills and are ready to add some handling challenges. Learn how to decide which cross where, how to execute them, and how to maximize your team’s potential. This workshop is about building speed, motivation and understanding so you and your dog can play the game we love with confidence!
**Teams should be comfortable with jumps/tunnels and short sequencing to get the most out of this workshop. Please contact Bridget if you are unsure if this is the right workshop for you.
6 working slots. Unlimited Auditors.
When: Saturday, December 14th from 1:30 to 5:00 pm
Cost: Members: $70 for a working slot for one workshop. $20 for one auditing slot
Non-members: $80 for a working slot for one workshop. $25 for one auditing slot
Registration opens Monday, October 28th at 8 am for Oriole members and Wednesday, October 30th at 8 am for non-members.
Online registration and payment are required. To register, click links below:
Fitness & Conditioning for the Weekend Warrior – Working Slot
Fitness & Conditioning for the Weekend Warrior – Audit
Young/Green Dog Handling – Working Slot
Young/Green Dog Handling – Audit
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 or to be placed on the waiting list to Lorinda McKisson at: ODTCRegistrar@gmail.com.
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 on ‘house rules’. https://orioledogclub.org/house-rules/
Location: 9 Azar Court, Halethorpe, MD 21227.
Nov 16-17 UpDog Challenge Disc Dog Entry is Now Open
Oriole is now accepting entries for our UpDog Challenge disc dog event at Hog Dog Productions in Millersville, MD on November 16th and 17th. We will be playing ThrowNGo, 4Way Play, Frizgility, Funkey, Time Warp, Greedy, 7Up, and Spaced Out.
For more information and an entry form, see our UpDog Challenge event information page.
The Dumbbell Newsletter – October 2019
Check out this issue of the Dumbbell:
- Annual Awards & Party
- Educational – Rabies: Protect your Pet & Family
- Member Highlight – Rachel Lachow
- Shout-Outs (new titles & puppies)
- Thinking of you
December 6-8 AKC Agility trial
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.
Thanks to Rebecca Thrift!
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!
Agility Handling with Tracy Riley – Two Evening Workshops Tuesday, December 3rd and December 10th
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/
USDAA website features article about ODTC
Check out this nice article on the USDAA website about our club members’ experiences at a recent trial held by Oriole/Artful Dodgers!
OMD Seminars with Becca Thrift are less than two weeks away!
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!
Friday, Sept 27 Agility Runthrough is Cancelled
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 Dog Training Club 