Obedience Workshops
with
Marion Crain
Saturday & Sunday
September 26 & 27, 2026

Marion started training dogs as a 4H’er, and has been competing in AKC obedience ever since. She has trained Shelties, Keeshonden, and Border Collies, and has lived, trained and shown widely across the country, including NY, CA, OH, WV, NC, and MO.  Her achievements include:  
✦ 13 OTCH/UDX dogs (6 Border Collies, 7 Keeshonden)  
✦ Multiple 200 scores (Sheltie, 3 Border Collies, 3 Keeshonden) 
✦ Multiple tournament placements (AKC Classic, AKC NOC Group placements, and more) 
✦ Over 500 HIT’s and 400 HC’s; over 4000 OTCH points 
✦ Keeshond ranked # 1 all breeds for 2021, Front & Finish Delaney System (open & utility placements) 
✦ Five Herding CHs, Nine Conformation CHs, two GCH, and four RACHs

“The joy of dog obedience training lies in making a deep connection with each dog we train.”

There will be four topics offered over two days of workshops. Teams will have one on one work plus there will be some group work, focused on teaching, proofing, and problem solving these specific skills or topics. Auditing is available.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 – 6 working slots per workshop, auditing available
9:00am-12:30pm • HEELING – BEGINNER/NOVICE
1:30pm-5:00pm • CONNECTING/MOTIVATIONAL GAMES

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 – 6 working slots per workshop, auditing available
9:00am-12:30pm • SHOW PREPARATION & HOW TO HANDLE ERRORS IN THE RING
1:30 pm-5:00 pm • HEELING – ADVANCE/OPEN/UTILITY

Cost Per Workshop: Oriole Members – $150; Non-members – $175.  Auditing: Oriole members – $75; Non-members $100.

All levels of dogs and handlers permitted.

Snacks will be provided. Lunch will be ordered at participant cost if in 2 workshops same day.

Registration opens:

Monday, August 24 at 8am for Members
Tuesday, August 25 at 8am for Non-Members

Registration closes September 7th.

No video taping will be allowed during these workshops, even for personal use.

Register on links below:

SATURDAY:
HEELING – BEGINNER/NOVICE
AUDIT ONLY – HEELING – BEGINNER/NOVICE (SATURDAY)

CONNECTING/MOTIVATIONAL GAMES
AUDIT ONLY – CONNECTING/MOTIVATIONAL GAMES

SUNDAY:
SHOW PREPARATION & HOW TO HANDLE ERRORS IN THE RING
AUDIT ONLY – SHOW PREPARATION & HOW TO HANDLE ERRORS IN THE RING 

HEELING – ADVANCE/OPEN/UTILITY (SUNDAY)
AUDIT ONLY – HEELING – ADVANCE/OPEN/UTILITY (SUNDAY)

Online registration and payment are required. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. No refunds will be given unless there is a replacement for your slot. Credits will be issued for all removals or cancellations of club members and refunds will be issued to all non-members in the case of removals or cancellations. A $10 processing fee will be deducted from your refund.

E-mail seminar questions to odtcobedience@gmail.com. For registration issues, contact Seminar Registrar, Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com.

Location: Oriole Dog Training Club – 9 Azar Court, Halethorpe, MD 21227

Doors open at 8am. Please bring waterproof tarp for under your crates.

We reserve the right to cancel should registration numbers not meet expectations.

BIS Seminar Policy:

Unless otherwise specified, BIS are allowed in seminars if they wear tight fitting panties. Separate crating spaces can be arranged if necessary. If, in the opinion of the presenter or the club, the presence of the bitch becomes disruptive to the seminar, she may be removed from the building or other appropriate action taken.

• There is a $10 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

For more policy information, go to https://orioledogclub.org/house-rules/.