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, 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:
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.

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 - FULL - Please join waitlist
AUDIT ONLY - THREADLES 2.0

TURN A LITTLE, TURN A LOT - FULL - Please join waitlist
AUDIT ONLY - TURN A LITTLE, TURN A LOT

YOU GO THAT WAY, I'M GOING THIS WAY - FULL - Please join waitlist
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/.

ORIOLE DOG TRAINING CLUB WELCOMES
SHEYLA GUTIERREZ
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

Sheyla Gutiérrez is a professional dog trainer and dog agility judge. She has traveled all over the world offering seminars, competing in dog agility trials, as part of dog entertainment shows and as a dog agility judge for the AKC, USDAA and UKI. Sheyla prides herself in staying current with the changes in the sport, and believes strongly that dogs (like their human partners) are individuals and have different learning styles - so she particularly likes to adapt the work to fit the needs of the team. She enjoys working with behavior issues as well as agility, and recognizes the importance of being able to think outside the box to find solutions.

Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, she has trained and handled a wide variety of dogs for more than 25 years. Between them, they have earned titles in AKC, UKI, and USDAA in Tricks, Rally, Obedience, and Agility and have achieved multiple agility champion titles at the highest levels in USDAA and AKC.  She has competed at the AKC Agility Invitational as part of the Puerto Rico delegation and earned Top International Dog in 2011. She was a finalist at the 2017 AKC National Agility Championships; and had multiple award winners at USDAA Regional events and at Cynosport. She won Winner Takes All in the 2019 UKI US Open and was the Masters Series Champion and Bronze winner for the Games Challenge. Sheyla was the Bronze winner in the UKI US Open Nationals Finals. 

In 2020, Sheyla was one of the judges for the 2020 European Open Team Tryouts. Sheyla was chosen as the Assistant Coach for the USA World Team for the European Open in 2021, in July 2022, July 2023, August 2024, and as well as in July 2025.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, limited auditors
8:30 am - 12:00 pm • FANTASTIC FOCUS GAMES AND OBSTACLE FOUNDATION
If your obstacle performance is lackluster, your dog has poor focus or drive on course, would like to increase speed and skills or have a new dog that you want to start "just right", Foundation is there to revisit when pieces are falling apart! Appropriate for dogs of any age and level. Sequences will include jumps and tunnels.

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm • FROM ME TO GO!
Agility should be less about "catching" your dog and more about them "chasing you" and learning to drive on your line and come in when you ask. Transitions between Obstacle Focus and Handler Focus can be challenging for many dogs. Their natural preference may be to drive a line, OR stay close to you, but it shouldn't be limiting your teamwork. This workshop will use Jumps and Tunnels in fun drive lines to reinforce smooth transitions and build on them!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, limited auditors
8:30 am-12:00 pm • DISCRIMINATING TASTES
Directing your dog thru a discrimination, doesn't have to be stressful. These days there is a variety of discrimination challenges that our dogs must navigate, so teaching them to truly pay attention is important. Come play some Either/Or Games with us while you explore a variety of discrimination challenges. While we will have at least one contact in this workshop, and potentially weaves, we can easily pick alternative challenges for those not ready to work those obstacles.

1:00 pm-4:30 pm • DISTANCE CHALLENGES FOR ALL LEVELS

Do you need help teaching distance and don't know where to begin? Do you want to push your skills further or even test them on some fun sequences? Whatever your level, we have some challenges for you! This workshop may include contacts and weaves but can be modified for those who need adjustments.

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 Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8 am for Oriole members and Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8 am for non-members.

See registration links below:

Saturday, September 12:
FANTASTIC FOCUS GAMES & OBSTACLE FOUNDATION
AUDIT ONLY - FANTASTIC FOCUS GAMES AND OBSTACLE FOUNDATION

FROM ME TO GO!
AUDIT ONLY - FROM ME TO GO!

Sunday, September 13:
DISCRIMINATING TASTES
AUDIT ONLY - DISCRIMINATING TASTES

DISTANCE CHALLENGES FOR ALL LEVELS
AUDIT ONLY - DISTANCE CHALLENGES FOR ALL LEVELS

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 there is an issue, appropriate action may be 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/.