The premium for the May 20-21, 2017 Artful Dodgers USDAA trial in Millersville, MD is now available on-line at

http://usdaa.com/entryforms/MD0170107656.pdf

In addition to all the regular titling classes and games, this trial offers 2017 Grand Prix and Steeplechase qualifiers, a Masters Challenge Biathlon, and several classes which provide an opportunity for training in a trial setting.  Artful Dodgers uses rubberized contact equipment as well as 24″ weaves (MAD Agility bases) and displaceable tires.

The site is Hog Dog Productions which is acres and acres of well draining fields with lots of room to stretch out and walk with a nearby stream to explore.  Artful Dodgers is the oldest agility club in Maryland – this is our 26th year of USDAA trials – and this is the weekend we picked long ago and have remained with since for being the perfect time of year to be outdoors.

Entry fees for the titling classes are the usual, affordable cost of $14 per titling class (more for the tournament classes and the two round Biathlon).

For those new to the sport or those wishing to train a more experienced dog in a trial environment, Miscellaneous and Intro classes are offered each day.  These classes are designed for those who desire some ring training time in a trial environment or to introduce a new dog to the trialing experience.

As with all USDAA trials, entries are unlimited, as long as the entry is received by the closing date of April 30, 2017.

The ordering period has now ended.  Sorry if you missed out!

All profits benefit ODTC for purchase of new equipment and/or capital improvements.  This is a great way to show your SPIRIT and support our club!

If you have questions, please contact Sheila Saville at secretary@orioledogclub.club

The premium for our June AKC Agility trial is now available.  This is a one-ring trial, indoors with air-conditioning on field turf.  You can find the premium and more information on this page.  Entries are First Received and open on March 24.

It’s back !  Oriole is once again offering a handling class on Monday nights in that oldest of dog sports – conformation.

This is an 8 week class taught by instructor Paula Waterman.

In this class, you and your dog will be introduced to ring procedure, ring patterns, stacking, gaiting and judging criteria. Emphasis will be based on positive reinforcement techniques, including shaping with some clicker training.  By the end of class, the handler and dog should be able to enter a conformation show with confidence and experience.

More information can be found in the Course Catalog

The premium for our June 3-4, 2017 Barn Hunt test is now available.  You can find it on our Barn Hunt page.

Registration is now open for non-members. Registration will remain open until March 27th, however, any classes that have not met their minimum registration requirements by March 24th may be cancelled. Details on class offerings and the registration process can be found through the options under the Training menu.

Come join us this spring in climate-controlled comfort for a Friday night AKC Rally and Saturday/Sunday AKC Obedience 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.

Entries open this Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Entries are now open for Oriole’s April 9, 2017 AKC tracking test and will remain open until Monday, March 27. The particulars for this test, along with a link to the premium list, can be found on the Oriole AKC Tracking Test Information page.

Oriole member and Junior Handler agility competitor Kiley Bitner-Parish was featured recently in an article following their participation in the 2017 Westminster Masters Agility Championship.  Kiley is currently training in Terry Herman’s Skills and Drills class.

Check out the article below and say hi and a well done to Kiley when you see her at class !

Article

The registration form for our annual Health Screening Clinic is now available.  Registration closes on July 12, 2017 or when available spots are filled.  The form can be found on the  Screening Clinic page.