Getting Your Training to 
Transfer Into The Ring
with
LARA AVERY

Saturday & Sunday
May 30 & 31, 2026

See key topics to be covered below in red:

Lara Avery has built a remarkable competitive career over more than 20 years, earning national recognition across multiple disciplines including obedience, conformation, herding, and agility. She has accumulated numerous #1 national rankings, multiple High in Trials, and a long list of advanced titles.

Her achievements include: 
• OTCH10 and OTCH titles on five different dogs· 
• Multiple perfect 200 scores 
• Training and competing the #1 ranked Border Collie and Herding Dog in the nation
• Producing dogs that excel through positive, progressive training methods

Lara’s current OTCH dog, Sailor, showcases her innovative approach. He was taught a unique hand-touch heeling method that requires no leash or collar-entirely reward-based-and has earned multiple 200s and a new OTCH title in the past year.
Beyond dogs, Lara also has a successful background in the horse world, competing at both the National and World levels. This experience has helped her develop a well-rounded competitive mindset, allowing her to teach others how to transform performance nerves into focused, winning energy.

One of Lara’s greatest strengths is her dedication to her students. She takes pride in guiding teams from their first obedience title all the way to OTCH-level success. With extensive experience training a variety of breeds, Lara customizes her coaching to uncover and maximize each team’s full potential.

KEY TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

Why engagement is so important and how it impacts overall performance 

Why I don’t use corrections in formal obedience 

How everyday pet life can influence training and ring performance 

Marker words vs. praise and how to use them effectively 

Reward placement and its impact on position and precision 

The importance of developing a thoughtful pay scale 

Breaking exercises down into small, achievable pieces 

Back chaining and how it enhances ring performance 

Specific topics will be emphasized depending on what the group is most interested in. Preferences can be emailed to Tamalee Kramp at odtcobedience@gmail.com.

Novice through Utility will be worked so all levels are welcome.

18 working spots, unlimited auditors

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Cost for 2 Day Working slot: Members – $275, Non-Members – $300
Cost for 2 Day Auditing slot: Members – $125, Non-Members – $150
Cost for 1 Day Auditing slot: $75

Light breakfast will be provided (bagels, cream cheese, muffins, OJ, coffee, etc. Lunch will be provided at participant cost. 

No e-collars allowed.

Registration opens:
Monday, April 6 at 8am for Members
Tuesday, April 7 at 8am for Non-Members

To register, click links below:

LARA AVERY 2 DAY WORKING SLOT
LARA AVERY 2 DAY AUDIT
LARA AVERY AUDIT SATURDAY ONLY
LARA AVERY AUDIT SUNDAY ONLY

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 waiting list, or you find a replacement for your slot. 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.

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/.