A happy awards ceremony like this is only possible when the entire obedience community comes together – clubs, judges, and STEWARDS !

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 Workshop / 3:30 – 4:30 ring set up
Limit: 12 spots (no dogs)
Cost: Free & Open to All
Location: Oriole Dog Training Club

FMI or to regiser: Sue Carlton (trainrotts@hotmail.com)

If you’ve never stewarded in obedience before, don’t worry – it’s Fun!

Or if you want to learn more about stewarding, this workshop is just for you.  The attendees will be given the opportunity to work through each of the stewarding exercises that are utilized in Novice thru Utility.  We will also discuss the roles of the gate steward and the table steward.  Stewarding has many advantages, such as, learning the ring procedures, some handling techniques, and regulations for competition.  Also, you’ll get to meet some club members and outside club members, including judges at the events. Stewarding in obedience is a great way to support the club!

Special Note:  We ask that you assist us with setting up the rings for the Show and Go after the workshop.

Pre-registration is now open for Oriole’s Obedience run-through to be held on Sunday, February 12 at the Oriole Dog Training Club. For your convenience there is a handy online entry form on the Run-through Information page.  Pre-registration closes on February 1.

Not sure if you’re coming?  That’s ok – we do take day of match entries (but there’s a slight discount if you pre-register).

Come play in indoor comfort in March at a CPE agility trial held on Sprinturf in our training building in Halethorpe, Maryland!  You’ll find the premium on our website under Events on our CPE Trial Information page.

Oriole will once again be offering a CPR and AED training/certification class free of charge on January 22 at 10:00am prior to our annual awards meeting.   Priority for signup is given to club members.

Oriole does own an AED and would like for our members and others to be certified to use it in case of an emergency.  Please consider this training for you, your friends, your family and anyone you may have to help should a medical emergency arise.  You must be 18 years or older.

Contact Nancy Anderson (nancy.brown.anderson@gmail.com) to register.

The premium for Oriole’s May 6, 2017 NACSW Odor Recognition Test is now available on our Nosework trial information page.

Entries don’t open until March 1, but mark it on your schedule now. The entry method is first received and there is a limit of 100 entries.

This February at the Oriole clubhouse begin 2017 by polishing your agility handling skills with internationally and nationally recognized trainer Rosanne DeMascio.

Rosanne will be presenting four half-day skills training seminars. These include:

Saturday, February 25th
Morning Seminar: Handling 180’s, 270’s, Serpentines & Threadles Afternoon Seminar: Handling Discriminations

Sunday, February 26th
Morning Seminar: Front Crosses: When & Where
Afternoon Seminar: Wraps vs Rears (Consistently Cueing Which Way to Turn)

You can choose to attend one or all of Rosanne’s seminars. Please see our seminar page for more information and instructions on registering.

NEW TRIAL!

The premium for the February 5, 2017 Artful Dodgers USDAA trial in Halethorpe, MD is now available on-line at

https://orioledogclub.org/usdaa-agility-trial-information-page/

This is a single ring trial indoors on Sprinturf and consists of Masters/P3/Veterans only level titling classes: Standard, Gamblers, Relay, Snooker, and Jumpers. Our judge is Jeanne Dinkle.

As with all USDAA trials, entries are unlimited, as long as the entry is received by the closing date of January 23, 2017.

Oriole Dog Training Club T-Shirts are now available to view and order!  Go to https://www.booster.com/odtc2016ls  to place your order online.  Both a black long sleeved shirt ($30) and a red short sleeved shirt ($25) are available.

Order NOW – the deadline is Jan. 1, 2017!

You may have your shirt(s) directly delivered to you for a small shipping fee or pick them up without any additional charges at the Annual Awards event on Jan. 22, 2017.

All profits will 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 the Feb 18-19, 2017 NADAC trial is now available.  This trial is using the  Double Run format on both days.

There is no opening date but entries close on February 6 or when the limit of 450 runs is reached.

Shortcut to trial information.