VERBALS OF THE WEEK
Weekly Workshops
with Terry Herman

These 6 workshops will cover 1) various ways to teach different agility verbal commands useful at all levels and 2) the physical cues needed to support the verbals. While most weeks will concentrate on one specific verbal, two (tunnel breaks & go on/out) will cover two or more related commands. Jumps and tunnels only. Dogs must be able to drive forward from the handler to a jump.

Wednesday, July 22
Wrap Around a Wing - a verbal that means the dog should drive to the jump and turn tightly around the wing at least 180 degrees back toward the side the handler started on.

Wednesday, July 29
Keep Going Forward vs Move away Laterally (both) - a verbal that tells the dog to continue ahead of the handler down a line of obstacles and another that tells the dog to move laterally away from the handler to take an obstacle.

Wednesday, August 5
Backside Jump - a verbal that tells the dog to go to the back (not approach side) of a jump and jump it back towards the handler.

Wednesday, August 12
Turn Away Over a Jump - a verbal that tells the dog to drive ahead of the handler over a jump and turn away from the side the handler started on (often a rear cross).

Wednesday, August 19
Tunnel Breaks/Brakes - verbal cues that tell the dog how to exit the tunnel - go straight forward; tight turn back toward the handler; or soft turn toward the handler.

Wednesday, August 26
Threadle Slice - a verbal that tells the dog to come toward the handler and then turn away and take an obstacle away from the handler.

8 working spots in each workshop, auditors welcome.

All workshops are from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

Registration opens:
Members - Tuesday, June 9 at 8am
Non-Members - Wednesday, June 10 at 8am

Cost for each workshop:

$27 for Contributing Members / $35 for Members / $45 for Non-Members
$10 for Auditing

Online registration and immediate payment are required. No refunds will be given unless there is a waiting list, or you find a replacement for your slot.

To register, click on the name of workshop below:
WRAP AROUND A WING
AUDIT ONLY - WRAP AROUND A WING

KEEP GOING FORWARD vs MOVE AWAY LATERALLY
AUDIT ONLY - KEEP GOING FORWARD vs MOVE AWAY

BACKSIDE JUMP
AUDIT ONLY - BACKSIDE JUMP

TURN AWAY OVER A JUMP
AUDIT ONLY - TURN AWAY OVER A JUMP

TUNNEL BREAKS/BRAKES
AUDIT ONLY - TUNNEL BREAKS/BRAKES

THREADLE SLICE
AUDIT ONLY - THREADLE SLICE

E-mail questions regarding the seminars to Terry Herman at tdherman2@aol.com or Meredith Wilson at mhwilson2@gmail.com. E-mail questions regarding the registration for seminars to Lorinda McKisson at lmckisson@gmail.com.

CHECK OUT OUR
SIZZLING SUMMER WORKSHOPS!!!

 

 
Hoops and Barrels Anyone? Intro to NADAC Grounders
with Jean Wilkins • Wednesday, August 19 • 7:00pm to 8:30pm • Agility Ring
Want to learn about the NADAC Grounders class?  Come and play on a NADAC Grounders course!  Learn about barrels, how to circle them and what the "sides" mean.  Introduce your dog to hoops and do ground work to help you with your handling and timing. Grounders is a fun and challenging NADAC class!  Suitable for dogs who have completed AG1 or are able to sequence a few obstacles including tunnels.

Limited to 8 students, auditors welcome
Cost: Contributing Members: $20 / Members: $26 / Non-Members: $34

Links to register:
HOOPS & BARRELS ANYONE? INTRO TO NADAC GROUNDERS
AUDIT ONLY - INTRO TO NADAC GROUNDERS

Weave Extravaganza!
with Terry Herman • Monday, August 24 • 6:00pm to 8:00pm • Entire Arena
There will be channel weaves with wires, straight line weaves, short sets to work on entries, and sequencing for proofing. Weaves, jumps, and tunnels only. Whatever your level, we’ll have an exercise for you. The goal is to analyze where you are in the journey to independent weaves and give you help & tips for how to move on to the next level. Full arena will be used. Dogs will work individually.

Limited to 8 students, auditors welcome
Cost: Contributing Members: $37 / Members: $45 / Non-Members: $55
Links to register:
WEAVE EXTRAVAGANZA!
AUDIT ONLY - WEAVE EXTRAVAGANZA!

Registration opens:

Members - Friday, June 12 at 8am
Non-Members - Saturday, June 13 at 8am

No refunds unless you find 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 service fee will be withheld on all credits or refunds issued. 

E-mail questions regarding the seminars to Meredith Wilson at mhwilson2@gmail.com. E-mail questions regarding the registration for seminars to Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com.

ORIOLE DOG TRAINING CLUB WELCOMES BACK
CYNTHIA HORNOR
SATURDAY, JULY 25 & SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026

Cynthia Hornor has been competing in agility since 1997. She has put several championships on multiple dogs in both USDAA, AKC, and UKI. She has been a 30 time national finalist in AKC, USDAA & UKI National events with three different dogs. She is an eleven time world team member for the WAO, IFCS, and EO USA teams with her border collies & border/pap mix, Spice, Truant, and Nimble. She has won international medals twice and has been a multi time national champion - winning AKC Nationals in the 16”, 24C, & 12"division, USDAA Grand Prix Nationals in the 22" & 12"  class and USDAA Biathlon Champion in the 20” & 24" classes. Cynthia has been the silver medalist on two different USDAA National DAM teams with two different dogs. She is a consistent podium representative at many national and regional events. More importantly, many of Cynthia’s students have been national and regional finalists themselves!

Cynthia believes agility should be fun for both dog and handler. She believes in helping to build a team’s full potential using positive reinforcement and consistent handling. She enjoys working with all breeds of dogs.  She owns both Shelties and Border Collies, giving her an insight on what it takes to be successful running both large and small dogs.

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, limited auditors
8:30 am - 12:00 pm • EITHER/OR
Do you and your dog understand the cues to give when they have multiple choices for approaching an obstacle, jump, or tunnel? This seminar will focus on decision-making - choosing either this obstacle or that one. Open to Advanced and Master level teams. Jumps and tunnels only. 

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm • MEAT AND POTATOES FOR YOUNG DOGS
Do you have a young dog just learning to sequence? Is he/she 6 months or older? This is the perfect course for you. This workshop will focus on foundational work for young dogs. laying the groundwork for a great agility path.  Sequences will include jumps and tunnels only.

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, limited auditors
8:30 am-12:00 pm • WANT TO RUN ISC?
This workshop is designed for teams looking to compete in ISC/UKI style international coursework. Participants will focus on exercises that test skills such as wraps, threadles, backsides, and discriminations. Teams should be competing at Master level. Sequences will include jumps and tunnels only.

1:00 pm-4:30 pm • EVERYTHING CROSSES - FULL - Please join waitlist
Regardless of your level or the venue in which you compete, having crosses in your skill set is essential. There is an art to executing a rear, front, or blind cross. This workshop will focus on body positioning, timing, and understanding when and how to achieve the perfect cross. It is open to teams of all levels, and sequences will include jumps and tunnels only.

Cost: Oriole Members - $140 per seminar; Non-members - $150 per seminar.
Auditing: Oriole members $40 per session. Non-Oriole members $45 per session.

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

Online registration and payment are required.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 8 am for Oriole members and Thursday, July 2 at 8 am for non-members.

See registration links below:

Saturday, July 25:
EITHER/OR
AUDIT ONLY - EITHER/OR

MEAT & POTATOES FOR YOUNG DOGS
AUDIT ONLY - MEAT & POTATOES FOR YOUNG DOGS

Sunday, July 26:
WANT TO RUN ISC?
AUDIT ONLY - WANT TO RUN ISC?

EVERYTHING CROSSES - FULL - Please join waitlist
AUDIT ONLY - EVERYTHING CROSSES

Payment is due in full at the time of registration. No refunds will be given unless a replacement is found for your slot. Credit 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.

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.

E-mail seminar questions to Laurie McClain at lauriemcclain123@gmail.com. For registration issues, contact Seminar Registrar, Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com.

All Oriole guidelines are in effect.

• 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/.

ORIOLE DOG TRAINING CLUB WELCOMES BACK
DUDLEY SHUMATE
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026

Dudley has been an International Team member on numerous teams with multiple dogs, both big and small, and is currently on the WAO Team with her small sport mix TKake.  She’s been on National podiums in UKI, USDAA, and AKC, including winning the AKC NAC with 2 different dogs. She even won the Games Championship at the US Open with Terry Herman's dog, Mellie, and she just won onto the 2026 AWC Team!

Dudley's teaching style and philosophy are similar to her ideas on handling: "I provide choices and stress consistencies. I encourage students to think for themselves and create fluent communication for each pup. My goal as a trainer, competitor, and my pups' best friend, is to create a fluency of 'language' while having a great time! I believe in thinking about why things work and practicing with intention so I can let all that go and be totally in the moment when it's time to shine. My pups are my family first and we travel all over the country enjoying hiking, teaching, and going very fast in the agility ring!" Before "going to the dogs" Dudley was a horse trainer and avid three-day competitor. A love for all creatures and a passion for finding ways to connect is the foundation of her training.

Dudley is known for her insight, sense of humor and fun seminars. You can see lots of her amazing runs on YouTube and her Facebook page. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from this incredible trainer and handler! Come join us!

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, limited auditors

8:30 am - 12:00 pm • GOTTA GREEN DOG?
To achieve success with your green dog, it's important to train them to work away from you and to move ahead confidently, to transition focus between the handler/obstacle and vice versa. This will provide a solid foundation for advanced skills such as layering, lateral distance, and strong forward sends. Let's get your dog started on the right track! Dogs should be comfortable with jumps, tunnels, and sequencing 4-6 obstacles.

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm • PROBLEM SOLVING WITH DUDLEY!
What if you could improve your handling skills? Do you have two specific handling issues that you're unsure how to manage or want to manage better? This seminar is perfect for you! Please submit two handling issues that you would like to work on, and Dudley will help you learn the most effective ways to address them. This seminar is designed for experienced teams and will focus on resolving handling issues; it is not intended for training new skills. Jumps and tunnels only.

Cost: Oriole Members - $150 per seminar; Non-members - $160 per seminar.
Auditing: Oriole members $40 per session. Non-Oriole members $45 per session.

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

Online registration and payment are required.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 8 am for Oriole members and Thursday, July 2 at 8 am for non-members.

See registration links below:

Monday, July 27:
GOTTA GREEN DOG?
AUDIT ONLY - GOTTA GREEN DOG?

PROBLEM SOLVING WITH DUDLEY!
AUDIT ONLY - PROBLEM SOLVING WITH DUDLEY!

Payment is due in full at the time of registration. No refunds will be given unless a replacement is found for your slot. Credit 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.

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.

E-mail seminar questions to Laurie McClain at lauriemcclain123@gmail.com. For registration issues, contact Seminar Registrar, Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com.

All Oriole guidelines are in effect.

• 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/.

ODTC Is Excited to Have
CHRISTINE TSCHECH
Back for Two Days of Seminars!
Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30, 2026

Christine has been involved with agility for over 16 years and is currently competing in AKC, UKI, USDAA and AKC ISC (International Style Courses) with her two border collies, Kwik and Lumi.  Christine’s accomplishments include:

• US Team member (alternate) on the AKC 2023 European Open Team
• 2025 UKI SE Regional Brilliant Dog - Highest scoring of all dogs
• AKC National Finalist
• UKI US Open National Winner
• 2024 Multiple UKI Open podium placements
• UKI Northeast Regional Overall Winner
• Multiple wins at UKI Regional Competitions
  
• THERE ARE WAY MORE TO ADD BUT YOU CAN SEE SHE’S AMAZING AND ACCOMPLISHED!!!!

Christine loves working with students.  Her first and most important goal is to instill a love of the game in both the handler and the dog, regardless of the competition level. “It’s a game and if it’s not fun then we are not doing it right!”

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, limited auditors

8:30 am-12:00 pm • THREADLES 1.0
Confused by threadles? You see other handlers performing threadles but your'e not sure where to use them or how to do them? In this workshop, we will teach you how to execute both threadle wraps and threadle slices from the ground up. You will learn how to perform them and understand when to use each one effectively! Jumps and tunnels only. This session is ideal for young dogs, green dogs, or any team new to threadles.

1:00 pm-4:30 pm • THREADLES 2.0
Feeling confident with your threadles? Let’s put them to the test! In this workshop, we’ll run short and mid-length sequences with threadles at challenging angles, incorporating layers, discriminations, and more. Jumps and tunnels only. This workshop is suitable for dogs at all levels that know how to perform a threadle but wants to perfect both threadle wraps and threadle slices.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, limited auditors

8:30 am-12:00 pm • TURN A LITTLE, TURN A LOT
In this seminar, you will work on soft turns and tight turns. Sometimes you need your dog to turn tight, while other times a gentle turn is needed, and you can’t always be there!  Teaching a dog to turn should not be a source of stress for either the dog or the handler. This workshop will teach your dog the difference between the two turns, help perfect your timing, and build handler confidence in executing them. Jumps and tunnels only. This workshop is ideal for young dogs or older dogs that need to learn turns.

1:00 pm-4:30 pm • YOU GO THAT WAY, I'M GOING THIS WAY
How do you teach your dog to go in one direction while you’re going in a different direction? Do you need your dog to drive forward to a wrap while you head in the opposite direction? Do you want your dog to move away from you laterally while you continue straight? Can you send your dog to a backside while you move away from the jump? This workshop will help you identify and execute the verbal and physical cues you need when your motion doesn’t support the dog’s line. Jumps, tunnels, & weaves. This workshop is suitable for dogs that are sequencing and competent with obstacles.

Cost: Oriole Members - $135 per seminar; Non-members - $145 per seminar.  Auditing: Oriole members - $40 per session; Non-members $45 per session.

Online registration and payment are required.

Registration opens Monday, July 13, 2026 at 8am for Oriole members and Tuesday, July 14, at 8am for non-members.

THREADLES 1.0
AUDIT ONLY - THREADLES 1.0

THREADLES 2.0
AUDIT ONLY - THREADLES 2.0

TURN A LITTLE, TURN A LOT
AUDIT ONLY - TURN A LITTLE, TURN A LOT

YOU GO THAT WAY, I'M GOING THIS WAY
AUDIT ONLY - YOU GO THAT WAY, I'M GOING THIS WAY

Payment is due in full at the time of registration. No refunds will be given unless a replacement is found for your slot. Credit 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 Laurie McClain at lauriemcclain123@gmail.com.

For registration issues or to be waitlisted, contact Seminar Registrar, Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com. 

All Oriole guidelines are in effect.

• 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/.

Nose Work Seminar
with
Mary Ellen Grady

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Mary Ellen Grady joined Chesapeake Search Dogs in 2013. She is currently an Operational Flanker and an Operational K9 Handler with her K9s Tank and Echo. Mary Ellen holds NASAR SARTECH I, SARTECH II, K9 SARTECH II Area Search, NASAR K9 HRD Land IV, IPWDA HRD Water and IPWDA Basic Land certifications. In addition, Mary Ellen is an Amateur Radio Technician, is certified in Wilderness First Aid, and is an NRP Search Team Member. Mary Ellen lives in Anne Arundel County with her husband, two college-aged children, and their dogs Tank and Echo. Mary Ellen is employed as a Writer and Communications Strategist. In her spare time, she writes romantic suspense novels and enjoys spending time with her family. Tank is a King Shepherd who was accepted into the Chesapeake Search Dogs Puppy Program in 2013. Tank holds a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Certification and NASAR Canine SARTECH II Area Search certification.  Although Tank previously held NASAR HRD Land IV certification and IPWDA HRD water certifications, as he approaches retirement he is currently only operational as a Wilderness Air Scent K9. Tank enjoys long walks, cheese, belly rubs, and playing keep away with his tug toy. Echo is a Border Collie who began training with the team in 2021 and achieved operational status in Human Remains Detection (HRD) with the team in 2022  Echo holds a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification, as well as NASAR HRD IV, IPWDA HRD Water, and IPWDA HRD Basic land.  When not working, Echo loves her frisbees and chasing her balls. Kane is a Border Collie who began training with the team in 2024 and in training in Human Remains Detection (HRD).

SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm
HANDLER'S CHOICE! (Working Sessions)
Mary Ellen will be working on topics decided by the participants. Working teams will be provided with a questionnaire upon registration. The information gathered will be provided to Mary Ellen in advance of the seminar to help to plan out the day.
Working teams need to be able to work unpaired odor. Handlers working dogs who are still on primary (food) or who must work with paired odor are welcome to audit.

WORKING TEAM (12 Slots available per day) - Cost per day will be as follows:
Member: $225

Non-Member: $250

AUDITORS (12 Slots available per day) - Cost per day will be as follows: $115

Lunch is included in the above price. No refunds unless a replacement is found 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 service fee will be withheld on all credits or refunds issued.

Registration opens:

SUNDAY WORKING - HANDLER'S CHOICE!
SUNDAY AUDIT ONLY - HANDLER'S CHOICE!

Location: Oriole Dog Training Club; 9 Azar Ct Halethorpe MD 21227

Contacts: Please contact Sue Cox at Suecoxmsw@aol.com if there are any questions. For registration issues, contact Seminar Registrar Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com.

All Oriole guidelines are in effect.

• 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/.

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