Upcoming Seminars & Workshops
To find your seminar, click on the sport below or scroll down:
AGILITY • NOSE WORK • OBEDIENCE • FLYBALL • HEALTH• CPR/AED
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AGILITY SEMINARS
Current Seminars:
DR. LEE CARR ✦ Strength & Conditioning ✦ 11/8/25
DUDLEY SHUMATE ✦ 11/8 - 11/9/25
Seminars Coming in 2025:
Tracy Riley ✦ 12/20/25
Seminars Coming in 2026:
Paula Goss ✦ 1/10/26 - 1/11/26
Christine Tschech ✦ 5/3/26 & 5/10/26
Christine Tschech ✦ 7/25/26 - 7/26/26
Cynthia Hornor ✦ 8/29/26 - 8/30/2026
Sheyla Gutierrez ✦ 9/12/26 - 9/13/2026
Annette Alfonso ✦ 10/10/26 - 10/11/2026
Dudley Shumate ✦ 11/7/26 - 11/8/2026
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AGILITY SEMINARS
Four Fun Seminars
with
DUDLEY SHUMATE
Saturday, November 8
&
Sunday, November 9, 2025
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.
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!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 8 working spots per seminar. Limited Auditors
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM • How Do I Handle This?
How many different ways can you handle this sequence? What handling maneuvers work for your team, and are there others that might work better? What are the options available to you and how do you choose? This workshop will let you explore alternative and possibly new handling choices using short sequences of tunnels and jumps only. Open to any team able to sequence 6-12 obstacles.
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM • Coursework Conundrums
How do you find the best and most efficient dog lines and what the critical handling points are? Then how do you determine which handling options would be most effective for your team? How do you react and adjust to what actually happens on course? This workshop will help you hone your ability to navigate patterns and challenges found on Masters Level courses fast and efficiently. Suitable for teams competing above the Novice/Starters/Beginner levels as all equipment may be used.
Sunday, November 9, 2025 - 8 working spots per seminar. Limited Auditors
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM • International Light
Curious about the challenges found on ISC and Masters Biathlon or Masters UKI courses, but afraid to take the leap? Then this session is for you! Sequences of 10 - 15 obstacles will be used to introduce teams to some of the challenges trending in International type course design, such as discriminations, distance, layering, threadle wraps, etc. This session is open to any team that is competing at the Advanced - Masters levels as all obstacles may be used.
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM • Young/Green Dogs
Putting the pieces together in 4-8 obstacle sequences, making sure foundations are strong and cues are clear, consistent and timely! We’ll be using jumps and tunnels only with the emphasis on building drive, obstacle commitment, and communication skills.
Location: Oriole Dog Training Club - 9 Azar Court, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Cost: Oriole members $155 per session; Non-members $165 per session
Auditing is available: Oriole members $40 per session; Non-members $45 per session
Online registration and payment are required.
Registration opens:
Friday, October 3 at 8 am for Members
Saturday, October 4 at 8 am for Non-Members
Be sure to enter your correct jump height when registering. If any change, contact Lorinda McKisson.
To register, click links below:
Saturday, November 8:
HOW DO I HANDLE THIS?
AUDIT ONLY - HOW DO I HANDLE THIS?
COURSEWORK CONUNDRUMS
AUDIT ONLY - COURSEWORK CONUNDRUMS
Sunday, November 9:
INTERNATIONAL LIGHT
AUDIT ONLY - INTERNATIONAL LIGHT
YOUNG/GREEN DOGS
AUDIT ONLY - YOUNG/GREEN DOGS
Location: Oriole Dog Training Club - 9 Azar Court, Halethorpe, MD 21227.
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.
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 judytgc@comcast.net.
For registration issues, contact Seminar Registrar, Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com.
- 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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NOSE WORK/SCENT SEMINARS
Nose Work Seminars with Jacy Kelley
Saturday, November 22, 2025 & Sunday, November 23, 2025
Jacy is a former K-9 Handler for the US Airforce and the Government. In 2010 Jacy left the working world and started Canine Copilots, LLC. Jacy spent a long time learning about detection in the pet community and developed his program with aspects from both the pet and working world with a focus on relationship building, fun and good communication. Jacy is a judge for trials and has participated in many nose work camps offered by Dogs of Course in the past. Jacy trains for competition as well as for fun. He believes that if you are having fun, you will also have success in the competition world.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
CONTAINER MYSTERIES
This workshop will focus on container searches and the problems associated with container searches in trials. The workshop will consist of common missteps and their causes. We will explore training techniques that will help to strengthen your container searches. The searches will begin with simple searches and work up to difficult distractions and random containers.
Working teams of all skill levels are welcome, provided the dog is working on odor only. Searches and strategies will be tailored to the level of the working teams. Each team is requested to bring three (3) containers. It will allow us to have a large assortment of containers to work with.
Handlers trialing at any level are welcome to audit. Auditors will not be working their dogs.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
THE ROLE OF THE HANDLER
Nose work is a team sport, each member of the team has a role and responsibilities in the game. Jacy will be setting up training scenarios and explaining what the human’s role is in the search. We will cover leash handling, footwork and when to guide your dog to areas, when to leave those areas and many other human focused handling skills. Your dog needs to be on odor and able to find hides without pairing consistently.
Handlers trialing at any level are welcome to audit. Auditors will not be working their dogs.
Registration is limited for both seminars.
WORKING TEAM (12 Slots available per day) - Cost per day will be as follows:
Contributing/Life Member: $180
Training Member: $200
Non-Member: $225
AUDITORS (15 Slots available per day) - Cost per day will be as follows:
Contributing/Life Member: $90
Training Member: $100
Non-Member: $110
Lunch is not included in the above price.
Members - September 12 at 8:00am
Non-Members - September 13 at 8:00am
Priority for registration will be as follows:
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1) Current instructors and current ODTC K9 Nose Work students (one priority registration per dog registered for classes Fall 2025)
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2) Individuals who have volunteered at ODTC Nose Work/AKC Scent Work events during the past 12 months.
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3) Past students who "graduated" from NW3 to Elite and are no longer able to take lessons at Oriole.
*** NACSW has approved five CEUs for CNWIs for each of these seminars.***
ONE working dog per handler per day.
WORKING SLOTS ARE NOW FULL. PLEASE SIGN UP ON OUR WAITLIST &/OR AUDIT ON THE LINKS BELOW.
To register, click links below.
WORKING - CONTAINER MYSTERIES - FULL - Sign up on waitlist &/or audit
AUDIT ONLY - CONTAINER MYSTERIES
WORKING - THE ROLE OF THE HANDLER - FULL - Sign up on waitlist &/or audit
AUDIT ONLY - THE ROLE OF THE HANDLER
Location: Oriole Dog Training Club; 9 Azar Ct Halethorpe MD 21227
Please contact Sue Cox at Suecoxmsw@aol.com if there are any questions.
For registration issues, contact Seminar Registrar Lorinda McKisson at ODTCSeminarRegistrar@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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Coming Soon!
February 7 and 8, 2026
Nose Work Seminars with Garrett Dyer
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OBEDIENCE SEMINARS
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FLYBALL SEMINARS
To be announced
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HEALTH SEMINARS/CLINICS
Oriole is pleased to host
LEE CARR DVM, VMST, CSCC, CMT
For Two Sessions of
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
for PERFORMANCE DOGS SEMINARS
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Dr. Lee Carr graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She has practiced clinical veterinary medicine for 41 years. Dr. Carr has been a veterinary chiropractor since 2011. She earned her CSCC, Canine Strength and Conditioning Certificate in 2024. Dr. Carr recently added Massage certification to her list of skills. “I love teaching dogs and their humans' new skills.”
Training in only one dog sport leads to fit muscles only required for that activity. For a fully balanced dog, you must train the body as a whole. Canine conditioning offers benefits including physical improvements like increased strength, balance, and endurance; injury prevention by strengthening muscles and supporting joints; mental stimulation through engaging exercises; behavioral benefits such as increased confidence and reduced boredom; and a stronger bond between dog and owner.
This seminar will present the foundations of a general fitness program. The emphasis will be placed on good form. The program presented will allow teams to progress on their own.
Dogs need to be at least one year of age. All dogs must be injury free for a minimum of four months. Targeting skills are helpful but not required. Dogs must be able to work in close proximity to other dogs.
Saturday November 8, 2025 - 8 working slots per seminar, limited auditors
Cost: Working spots - Members - $115, Non-Members - $125; Auditing spots - Members - $40, Non-Members - $45
Registration opens Monday, September 15, 2025 at 8 am for members, and Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 8 am for non-members.
To register, click links below:
9am - 12pm Session:
AM Session - STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
AUDIT ONLY - AM Session - STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
1pm - 4pm Session:
PM Session - STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
AUDIT ONLY - PM Session - STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Location: Oriole Dog Training Club - 9 Azar Court, Halethorpe, MD 21227
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.
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 judytgc@comcast.net.
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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Canine Health Clinics such as the CAER OFA Eye Exam
are listed on this link:
Health Clinics and Screenings
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Note for all Seminars:
Refunds will not be given 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.