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AGILITY • NOSE WORK • OBEDIENCE • FLYBALL

HEALTH
HUMAN CPR/AED • CANINE CPR/FIRST AID • CANINE EYE CLINIC • NAIL CLINICS

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AGILITY SEMINARS

Current Seminars:
AGILITY RUN THRUS!!! ✦ 11/8/26 & 11/21/26
DUDLEY SHUMATE ✦ 11/6/26 - 11/7/2026
JUDY KOLVA ✦ 11/14/2026
NANCY SCHILLING ✦ 11/15/2026

Seminars Coming in 2027
Paula Goss ✦ 1/9/27-1/10/27
Christine Tschech ✦ 1/23/27 - 1/24/27
Sheyla Gutierrez ✦ 5/8/27 - 5/9/27
Laura Dolan ✦ 5/22/27 - 5/23/27
Bridget Thomas ✦ 6/26 - 6/27/27
Courtney Moore ✦ 7/31/27 - 8/1/27
Claudette Mo ✦ 9/11/27 - 9/12/27
Merritt Speagle ✦ 9/25/27 - 9/26/27
Chris Tucci / Kris Seiter ✦ 10/23/27 - 10/24/27
Dudley Shumate ✦ 11/13/27 - 11/14/27
Cynthia Hornor ✦ 11/27/27 - 11/28/27

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ORIOLE DOG TRAINING CLUB IS EXCITED TO WELCOME BACK
DUDLEY SHUMATE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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.

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!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, 6 auditors
8:30 am - 12:00 pm • CALLING ALL PUPPIES!
Are you thinking of getting involved in agility, flyball, obedience, or other dog sports with your puppy? This workshop will give you a great start on building the skills and relationship you need to succeed in whatever sport you choose to pursue. You’ll get exercises to build impulse control, and body coordination; learn the use of appropriate reinforcement; and work on relationship building in a fun and rewarding environment.

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm • FANCY MOVES
Give your young/green dog a head start on learning the “fancy” moves that are becoming common in agility. Learn how to cue your dog to push to the backside of a jump and either take it at a slice or wrap it. What’s a threadle, and how do you teach a threadle slice versus a threadle wrap? What are half halts and how are they used? How do you teach your dog to bypass obstacles between you laterally (layer) versus bypass obstacles when the dog is coming towards you? This workshop will give your young or green dog a great start on these skills and prevent confusion later on. Dogs must be sequencing at least 6-8 obstacles. Jumps and tunnels only.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, 6 auditors
8:30 am-12:00 pm • DISCRIMINATIONS AND BEYOND
Tunnel vs weave vs jump vs backside. This workshop is designed to challenge and elevate your discrimination skills. As courses become increasingly complex, obstacle discriminations are showing up more frequently in every venue. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to confidently guide your dog to the correct obstacle – even when multiple choices are close together – using clear verbal cues, effective body language, and strategic positioning. Dogs should be familiar with all obstacles.

1:00 pm-4:30 pm • MOCK TRIAL
Taking classes is great, workshops are fun, but when it is the real thing, the pressure sets in. Come join us for a mock trial! In this workshop, you will run the course as if you are in a real trial. There will be no discussion; it will be judged and timed. Unlike a real trial, though, you get a chance to rework what went wrong and learn why. Dogs must be proficient in all obstacles.

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, October 14, 2026 at 8am for Oriole members and Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 8am for non-members.

NEW! Oriole Members may only enter 2 seminars until the day after it opens for non-members. Then, additional seminars may be entered.

See registration links below:

Friday, November 6:
CALLING ALL PUPPIES!
AUDIT ONLY - CALLING ALL PUPPIES!

FANCY MOVES
AUDIT ONLY - FANCY MOVES

Saturday, November 7:
DISCRIMINATIONS & BEYOND
AUDIT ONLY - DISCRIMINATIONS & BEYOND

MOCK TRIAL
AUDIT ONLY - MOCK TRIAL

Payment is due in full at the time of registration. No refunds will be given unless a replacement is found for your slot. If a member cancels and the spot is filled, a credit will be issued. If a non-member cancels and the spot is filled, a refund will be issued, minus a $10 processing fee.

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 Event 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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ORIOLE DOG TRAINING CLUB IS EXCITED TO WELCOME
JUDY KOLVA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026

Judy Kolva has extensive experience training and competing with American Cocker Spaniels, Working Cocker Spaniels, and Border Collies. Her dogs have earned numerous titles in both AKC and USDAA competitions, consistently performing at the highest levels. They were team finalists at the USDAA World Cynosport Games for four consecutive years, as well as finalists in both the Grand Prix and Steeplechase events. In 2009, her young dog Opal was the top dog from Pennsylvania in the AKC nationals team competition, leading the state team to its first-ever finals with a second-place finish. The following year, Opal repeated as the top Pennsylvania dog, and Ty secured a second-place finish in the state team competition. Together, they led Pennsylvania to a medal finish for the second consecutive year and reached the AKC finals.

Judy is currently competing with Working Cocker Spaniels. Vette has served as an alternate on the AKC EO team for two years, earned five MACHs, and achieved the Agility Grand Champion title. Vette has also qualified for invitationals twice, placing second in 2022. Porsche has earned four MACHs and was crowned the 2022 12-inch Invitational Champion. Both dogs qualified for the AKC Nationals in 2021, 2022, and 2023, with Vette reaching the 12-inch class finals in 2022. Both Vette and Porsche have competed at Westminster, where Porsche advanced to the finals in 2022. Judy now competes with her young Border Collie, Nova, who brings a whole new perspective to distance and turning with speed and a large stride! Nova has already achieved several podium finishes in ISC competitions.

In 2012, Judy became an agility judge for the American Kennel Club and was approved to judge for UKI agility. Judy believes in positive training for the dog and building confidence for the handler. She feels that when the handler and dog learn to trust each other, they develop the best team possible. Judy helps handlers develop their own personal handling system by analyzing skills and abilities. For dogs, she believes in a strong foundation of skills, including jumping, contacts, weaving, motion, and speed. This is done by breaking down skills, using a high rate of reward, and building the dog’s confidence.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, 6 auditors

9:00 am - 12:30 pm • LAYERING BASICS
This workshop is geared to Novice through the Open level. Layering agility obstacles on course allows the handler more options in handling while producing faster, more confident dogs. Handlers will work on better-timed cues and more distance. This seminar will cover how to train basic layers using various agility obstacles.

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm • DISTANCE AND LAYERING CHALLENGES
Come join us and put your distance and layering skills to the test! This workshop will help you fine-tune your handling and communication skills to improve your distance, precision, and speed on the course. Dogs must be proficient on all obstacles.

Cost: Oriole Members - $130 per seminar; Non-members - $140 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, October 21, 2026 at 8am for Oriole members and Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8am for non-members.

NEW! Oriole Members may only enter 2 seminars until the day after it opens for non-members. Then, additional seminars may be entered.

See registration links below:

Saturday, November 14:
LAYERING BASICS
AUDIT ONLY - LAYERING BASICS

DISTANCE AND LAYERING CHALLENGES
AUDIT ONLY - DISTANCE AND LAYERING CHALLENGES

Payment is due in full at the time of registration. No refunds will be given unless a replacement is found for your slot. If a member cancels and the spot is filled, a credit will be issued. If a non-member cancels and the spot is filled, a refund will be issued, minus a $10 processing fee.

BIS Seminar Policy:

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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ORIOLE DOG TRAINING CLUB IS EXCITED TO WELCOME
NANCY SCHILLING
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026

NANCY SCHILLING has been a dog training instructor since 2007, teaching all levels of Basic manners and Advanced training skills before concentrating on Agility instruction since 2014. Nancy’s dogs, past and present, have trained, competed, and titled in Rally-O, Treibball, Nosework, Barn Hunt, Tricks, and Agility. She currently has two Border Collies, 9 yr old Border Collie, Fae, who has earned her AKC MACH2; UKI IAC 8, IWAC 7, CSS 2, CWSS; USDAA ADCH and 3 year old Border Collie, Fringe, who is currently working on her AKC MACH; in UKI she has earned IAC 3, IWAC, CSS and CWSS titles. Both dogs compete in ISC.

Nancy is a One Mind Dog certified instructor. Agility is always evolving, and Nancy is committed to staying on top of current training and handling practices to improve her skills and pass them along to her students. Nancy continues to train with both national and international elite competitors and trainers.

Nancy loves being an agility instructor and is passionate about sharing her own learnings with her students. Nancy works with each team individually to address the needs of both the handler and the dog, working to help each team be the best they can be. She enjoys teaching all levels of agility from Foundations to Master classes. She particularly enjoys teaching handling techniques used within any course and coursework. Nancy shares, “The best part of teaching is when a student has a moment where it all comes together and they realize what they thought they couldn't do is possible.”.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 - 8 working slots per seminar, 6 auditors

9:00 am - 12:30 pm • DEVILISH DETAILS 1
The focus of this workshop will be on the elements that add clarity to your handling; footwork, connection, verbals, deceleration, and timing. All the devilish details of handling work together to give clear cueing at the right time for your dog. This workshop is appropriate for any dog and handler that is sequencing 10-15 obstacles, and understands rear crosses, front crosses, blind crosses, and wraps. Sequencing may be broken down to one-two jumps or run longer up to 10-15 obstacles depending on the individual team's needs. Improving handling is emphasized over running a course. Jump heights can be lowered for younger dogs. Appropriate for teams competing or ready to compete at the Novice to Excellent level. Jumps and tunnels only.

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm • DEVILISH DETAILS 2
The focus of this workshop will be on the elements that add clarity to your handling; footwork, connection, verbals, deceleration, and timing on more technical courses. All the devilish details of handling work together to give clear cueing at the right time for your dog. We will take a closer look at these handling details and refine handling to improve communication between handler and dog. This workshop is appropriate for any team ready for Excellent/Masters courses or higher. It will include FC, RC, BC, backsides, wraps, slices, and other skills. Emphasis will be on the essential handling skills for these Excellent/Master or higher courses. Weaves and contacts may be included. Improving handling is emphasized over running a course.

Sunday, November 15:
DEVILISH DETAILS 1
AUDIT ONLY - DEVILISH DETAILS 1

DEVILISH DETAILS 2
AUDIT ONLY - DEVILISH DETAILS 2

Payment is due in full at the time of registration. No refunds will be given unless a replacement is found for your slot. If a member cancels and the spot is filled, a credit will be issued. If a non-member cancels and the spot is filled, a refund will be issued, minus a $10 processing fee.

BIS Seminar Policy:

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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TWO AGILITY RUN-THRUS COMING SOON!

Sunday, November 8
&
Saturday, November 21st

This is a great opportunity to give your dog some experience in a full ring in a trial-like atmosphere or get more practice on what your team needs. The match will be held in Oriole’s climate controlled facility in a 90′ x 100′ ring on artificial turf.

✦ Where: Oriole Dog Training Club 9 Azar Ct. Halethorpe MD 21227
✦ When: Sunday, November 8, 2026 and Saturday, November 21, 2026
✦ Coached runs by Terry Herman available on November 21st only!
✦ Full arena will be used
✦ Nested Master & Novice Courses!
✦ Toys and non-crumbly treats allowed
✦ Crating space available on the dock and blue room
✦ Limit to 2 registrations per handler, lifted after 24 hrs from non-member registration
✦ Run order will be based on height

NOVEMBER 8th:
RUN THRU SESSION 1: 12:00pm
2 x 4 minute runs for $15

7 slots available

RUN THRU SESSION 2: 1:45pm
2 x 4 minute runs for $15
7 slots available

NOVEMBER 21st - COACHED SESSIONS ONLY!
RUN THRU SESSION 1: 10:30am
2 coached runs with Terry Herman (5 minutes/run)
8 slots available. $25

RUN THRU SESSION 2: 12:30pm
2 coached runs with Terry Herman (5 minutes/run)
8 slots available. $25
*Coached run thru’s are for handling instruction only, not to teach obstacle performance.

Registration opens for members on 10/15/26 at 8am.
Registration opens for non-members on 10/16/26 at 8am.

Registration closes on 11/02/26 for the Nov. 8th run thru and 11/18 for the Nov. 21 run thru.

Sign up and pay on these links:
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
SESSION 1
SESSION 2

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 COACHED SESSIONS
COACHED SESSION 1
COACHED SESSION 2

Payment is due in full at the time of registration. No refunds after the closing date will be given unless you find a replacement for your slot. A $10 processing fee will be deducted from your refund.

For registration issues, contact Lorinda McKisson atLmckisson@gmail.com.
For questions about the November 8 run thru, contact Meredith Wilson at mhwilson2@gmail.com.
For questions about the November 21 run thru, contact Ashley Donaldson at odtcagility@gmail.com.

Volunteers welcome.
All Oriole guidelines are in effect.

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NOSE WORK/SCENT SEMINARS

Coming Soon!

November 28-29, 2026
Jacy Kelley Nose Work Seminar

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OBEDIENCE SEMINARS

Watch this space!

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FLYBALL SEMINARS

Coming soon!

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HEALTH SEMINARS/CLINICS

Human CPR/AED and First Aid Training

Free for ODTC Members

(Bring a non-member for $85)

Saturday, November 7, 2026

9 am – 1 pm

Oriole Dog Training Club, Blue Room

Oriole Dog Training Club is hosting an American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heartsaver course on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of the automated external defibrillator (AED) that we have in our building. This course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency. It will also lead to AHA certification and will also serve anyone who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. The course is free of charge for our active adult members only. Non-Members are welcome at a cost of $85.

The course will teach:

· Adult CPR and AED use

· First aid basics

· Injury emergencies

· Environmental emergencies

· Preventing illness and injury

Opens: August 24, 2026
Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Link to register: Human CPR/AED & First Aid Training

Questions may be directed to Linda Miles at marfre@aol.com.
Registration issues may be directed to Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com

Keep the Beat

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Nail Clinics
Oriole Dog Training Club
Blue Room

Nail Clinic

AVAILABLE DATES:
Mondays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm:
10/26, 11/9, 11/23

Wednesdays, 3:00pm-4:00pm:
11/4, 11/18

Dale Martins has over 40 years of grooming experience. She will be conducting nail clinics on the dates and times listed above. While working on the dog, she will teach and explain the process if the owner is interested.

Cost:
Dale will trim nails and between pads for members for $15 per dog. Dremeling will cost an additional $5.

Anxious dog? If your dog is highly reactive or aggressive for nail trims, skip the nail clinic and take to your vet.

Dogs must be up to date on their rabies vaccines.

Online registration and payment in advance only. All proceeds go to Oriole Dog Training Club.

Each clinic is limited to 6 slots.

To choose your time slot and register, see links below.

NAIL CLINIC SIGN UP AND PAYMENT

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.

E-mail all questions to Linda Miles at marfre@aol.com.

For registration issues, contact Lorinda McKisson at Lmckisson@gmail.com.

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Canine Eye Clinic - Next Clinic Coming 2027

Canine Health Clinics such as the CAER OFA Eye Exam
are listed on this link:
Health Clinics and Screenings

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Cancellation Policy for all Seminars/Workshops/Clinics:
Refunds will not be given unless a replacement is found for your slot. Credits will be issued to club members and refunds will be issued to non-members with a $10 service fee deducted.