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A request from the Dog Agility Project

The Dog Aging Project, a long-term study of healthy aging in companion dogs being led by Texas A&M and the University of Washington. Currently, over 50,000 dogs are enrolled in the observational study, but we need more. It’s easy to enroll, and participation helps researchers identify how to help dogs live healthier, longer lives. The project welcomes dogs of all ages, breeds, health conditions, and lifestyles. Enrolled dogs remain at home with their families living their normal lives, while participants provide information through surveys, veterinary records, and optional at-home activities.    

If you would like to participate with your dog and/or spread the word, please visit the project’s Resources Page to enroll your dog or download tools for sharing such flyers for events, social media posts, newsletter articles, and blog posts.

The premium is now posted for our “Summer in the AC” Artful Dodgers USDAA agility trial with Jason Pierce from Webster, NY judging. The trial is indoors, climate controlled on Sprinturf.

This trial features titling classes (Intro through Masters), Double Games (Jumpers, Snooker, Gamblers, Pairs), plus a Steeplechase .

Please see our USDAA Trial Information page for details. Hope to see you there!

New to USDAA or haven’t done USDAA in a while? Read on for USDAA’s competitor-friendly rules!

• Dog-friendly jump height cut offs!

• New to agility competition? USDAA is very beginner-friendly. Dogs may enter at 15 months of age (14 months for Intro). Artful Dodgers offers an Intro division for most classes (Standard, Jumpers, Gamblers, Snooker) with lower cost class fees (fun match prices!), more time allowed, and you can still Q with 5 faults.

• Coming from AKC? You can use your permanent AKC jump height card in USDAA and you will be jumping your AKC heights!

• Enter at ANY level – you don’t have to begin in Starters if you think you qualify for a higher level.

PLUS:

• NO up contacts are judged

• NO TABLE in Masters/P3 Standard, positionless table for other levels

• NO weaves in Jumpers and NO spreads in any Performance division classes

• You can do FEO in ANY class. FEO means For Exhibition Only and that means you have 60 seconds in which to train on the course with a toy which you can either hold or throw.

• Fix & Continue is allowed; this means you can stop and fix one thing on your run that may not have gone well like a dropped bar, or missed contact and you can then continue the remainder of the run.

• Bitches in Season are allowed (must wear pants per Oriole’s policy).

• R/V parking is allowed by pre-arrangement.

When: Friday August 23, Saturday August 24, and Sunday August 24, 2024

Where: Halethorpe, Maryland at the Oriole Dog Training Club.

Opening date is Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

The premium can be found on our AKC Obedience Trial Information page.

The premium has been posted for our CDSP Obedience trial being held on Sunday August 11, 2024.

Entries open on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

The premium can be found on our CDSP Obedience Trial Information page.

The premium for our two FETCH trials on Sunday, June 2, 2024 is now available on our AKC CGC and FETCH Information Page.

Entries are now open and close on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Entries are limited to 25 dogs per trial/test.

Order at:  https://www.customink.com/fundraising/odtc-summer-2024

Join us for AKC CGC and Novice thru Advanced Trick Testing!

Oriole Dog Training Club

 9 Azar Court
Halethorpe, MD

May 12, 2024

CGC Ring 1:  Start time: 9:30a.m.

Tricks Ring 2:  Start time: 9:30a.m.

Participant information:

We will open the doors at 8:30 am and close the event at 2:45 pm.  Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled run time and check in at the testing table promptly when you arrive.

Online Registration at this link  starts on April 17th.
You may also register using the separate links below for payment and choosing your time. Payment must be paid when you select your time slot. No refunds or credit. If additional information is needed, please contact Debby Brannan at dbrannancrs@gmail.com.

AKC CGC test slots are 10 minutes each and cost $22.00 per test.  Consider registering for the Novice trick testing at the same time.

• Testing items needed:
  • Dog must wear a flat collar (made of fabric, nylon, or leather), martingale, or evaluator-approved non-restraining harness only during the CGC evaluation.
  • 6 foot leash (leather, fabric or nylon) are acceptable. Chain leashes, retractable leashes are not allowed).
  • Grooming tool (brush or comb).
• Prohibited during testing:
  • Choke collars, chain collars, electronic collars, prong collars, spray collars, gentle leaders, are not allowed during the CGC evaluation.
  • No treats/toys allowed on/in the possession of the handler while in the ring for the evaluation.  Treats (non-crumbly) can be utilized outside of the ring.
  • If a dog is found to be “eliminating” during the evaluation, the dog will be excused from the evaluation.
    AKC Trick Testing slots are 10 minutes each and cost $15.00 per test.   
  • ODTC will supply perches, balance beam, hoops, jump, wobble board, box, crate, and tunnel to be utilized if needed during the Tricks Test.
  • If you and your dog need any other props (bells, carts, balls, mailbox, etc.), please plan to bring those yourselves to ensure you have what is needed to perform your tricks.
  • Treats/toys if being utilized for rewards, should be brought to the test by the handler. ODTC will not be providing treats.
  • Treats are allowed to be utilized with Tricks for Novice. After the completion of a trick in Intermediate Tricks. Treats not allowed in Advanced Tricks.
  Payment in advance is required. To pay for your slot, click the links below: CGC Test Event Tricks Test Event To register for a time, open this google doc and type your name next to your selected time. CGC & Trick Dog Testing Google Doc   Additional event notes:
• Prompt entry and exit of the ring is expected of each participant.
• No Electronic collars permitted in ODTC building.
• No bitches in season.
• No aggressive dogs to people or other dogs.
• Please review the online house rules for: parking, pottying, crating, COVID, kennel cough, etc.).
• Event POC is Debby Brannan at dbrannancrs@gmail.com

Curious about USDAA agility?
Wondering if it is right for you and your dog?
Just want some practice or to have fun with your dog?
Join us for our USDAA AGILITY FUN MATCH!

This is a great opportunity to give your dog some experience in a full ring in a trial-like atmosphere or get more practice on what your team needs. The match will be held in Oriole’s climate controlled facility  in a 90′ x 100′ ring on artificial turf.

• Where: Oriole Dog Training Club
• When: Saturday, May 11, 2024
• Full arena will be used
• Nested Starters/Masters Courses designed by a USDAA Judge Janet Gauntt
• Cost:  $20 for 2 runs with same dog
• 3 minutes in the ring to run the course or train in the ring
• Toys and handheld non-crumbly treats allowed
• One session running from 9am to 3pm
• Day of Show available if the event is not full
• Open for sign up on Wednesday, April 22, 2024

Click here to sign up

Confirmation email with instructions will follow sign up.
Questions may be directed to Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com

Oriole is pleased to welcome international competitor Cassandra Schmidt for 4 half-day seminars on May 4th and 5th, 2024.

Saturday seminars:

8:30 am-12:00 pm – Reward and Training Strategies

1:00 pm-4:30 pm – What Cross Where

Sunday seminars:

8:30 am-12:00 pm – Strategic Handling – Novice and Open level courses

1:00 pm-4:30 pm – Strategic Handling – Masters/Premier level courses

For details about Cassandra, the seminar topics, and registration, please visit our Seminars and Workshops page.