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:
See Upcoming Seminars below:

Seminars Coming in 2026
Lori Napoli ✦ 5/3/26
Christine Tschech ✦ 5/10/26
Christine Tschech ✦ 7/25/26 - 7/26/26
Bridget Thomas ✦ 8/29/26 - 8/30/26
Sheyla Gutierrez ✦ 9/12/26 - 9/13/2026
Annette Alfonso ✦ 10/10/26 - 10/11/2026
Dudley Shumate ✦ 11/7/26 - 11/8/2026
Cynthia Horner ✦ 11/14/2026 - 11/15/2026

NOSE WORK/SCENT SEMINARS 

Nose Work Seminars

with
Garrett Dyer

Saturday & Sunday, February 7 & 8, 2026

Garrett Dyer is a dog trainer and instructor with over 38 years of experience in the field of search and rescue dogs. He has instructed a diverse group of trainers and handlers in search and rescue, law enforcement, field, and companion dog owners. He has instructed and presented at numerous seminars and conferences nationally. Garrett has responded to numerous missing person searches, HRD, and disaster missions both domestically and abroad. He specializes in teaching the concepts of motivational development that serves as the cornerstone for the working dog, and works with handlers on recognition of canine behavior, modification, and problem solving. Garrett currently participates as a judge in K9 Nose Work competitions, instructs handlers in canine detection, and remains active in assisting handlers in achieving training goals with their canine partners.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm
HANDLER'S CHOICE! (Working Sessions)
Garrett will be joining us again this year to work on topics decided by the participants. Working teams will be provided with a questionnaire upon registration. The information gathered will be provided to Garrett in advance of the seminar to help to plan out the day.
Saturday working teams are limited to dogs trialing at NW2 and below. Handlers trialing at any level are welcome to audit.  Auditors will not be working their dogs.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026  8:30am - 4:30pm
HANDLER'S CHOICE! (Working Sessions)

Garrett will be joining us again this year to work on topics decided by the participants. Working teams will be provided with a questionnaire upon registration. The information gathered will be provided to Garrett in advance of the seminar to help to plan out the day.
Sunday working teams are limited to dogs trialing at NW3 and above. Handlers trialing at any level are welcome to audit.  Auditors will not be working their dogs.

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 (12 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. 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. 

Registration opens:

 

ONE working dog per handler per day.

To register, click links below:

SATURDAY:
SATURDAY WORKING - HANDLER'S CHOICE!
SATURDAY AUDIT ONLY - HANDLER'S CHOICE!

SUNDAY:
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 McKissonat 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/.

November 28-29 2026
Jacy Kelley Nose Work Seminar 

 

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OBEDIENCE SEMINARS

Improving Your Performance in the Ring
with
ANN SCRIPKO
Saturday & Sunday
March 14 & 15, 2026

 

Ann’s training career started in Horses. In 1991, she got started in dog training. For the last 20 years, she has owned and operated her dog training school in NJ. She moved to Sumterville, Florida, in March of 2023. Ann’s philosophy is to make competition sports a fun team activity we do with our dogs. She believes the dog first needs a solid behavioral foundation, which allows us to use games and motivation to achieve the competition goals. Ann’s approach is not a “cookie-cutter” approach, each team is treated individually. Ann teaches dogs as small as Yorkies and as big as Great Danes. Her accomplishments with her dogs include multiple OTCHs, RACHs, and MACHs. multiple 200s, High in Trials, High Combined, High Triples, and Top 10 at the NOC three years in a row, multiple wins at Rally Nationals, multiple placements at AKC Classic and Gaines events, and many other national events.

“The Clever Way to Perfect your dog’s Performance and Improve Attitude”

Join us for two days of Improving Your Performance in the Ring! Ann will focus on the clever ways she builds attention, accuracy, and enjoyment of the sport of Obedience. Ann will cover attention-building games, motivational skills, and various training tools to show the dog how to give us and enjoy the performance we are looking for in Novice, Open, Utility, and Rally. You will use these skills to build your dog’s confidence and enjoyment in the ring to perfect your performance, score, and Q rate.

Saturday - Attention - Heeling – Fronts – Finishes – Setups – Ring Entrance
Sunday - Retrieving – Recalls – Jumping – Commands/Signals – Go Outs – Articles

20 working spots, unlimited auditors

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost for 2 Day Working slot: Members - $250, Non-Members - $275
Cost for 2 Day Auditing slot: Members - $125, Non-Members - $150

Registration opens:

Monday, January 12 at 8am for Members
Tuesday, January 13 at 8am for Non-Members

To register, click links below:

IMPROVING PERFORMANCE (WORKING)
IMPROVING PERFORMANCE (AUDIT)

NEW!!!
AUDIT - SATURDAY ONLY - Improving Your Performance
AUDIT - SUNDAY ONLY - Improving Your Performance

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.

✦ PRIVATES ARE AVAILABLE ON MARCH 16, 2026. Contact Ann to schedule your private at cleverk92@yahoo.com.

E-mail seminar questions to tamalee75@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/.

 

Obedience Seminars Coming in 2026:

Lara Avery ✦ 5/30/26 - 5/31/26
 Marion Crane ✦ 9/26/26 - 9/27/26

 

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FLYBALL SEMINARS
 
To be announced

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HEALTH SEMINARS/CLINICS

Coming soon!

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Oriole is pleased to host
LEE CARR DVM, VMST, CSCC, CMT
For TWO LEVELS of
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
for PERFORMANCE DOGS SEMINARS
Sunday, March 8, 2026

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.

The morning 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.

The afternoon seminar will focus on advanced exercises. To continue these exercises at home, you will need to have some fitness equipment. FitBones, Propel cushions, Klimb tables and Cato equipment will be used to demonstrate these exercises. Your dog will need to be comfortable working on unstable surfaces.

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.

Sunday March 8, 2026 - 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, January 5, 2026 at 8 am for members, and Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8 am for non-members.

To register, click links below:

9am - 12pm Session:
FOUNDATIONS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
AUDIT ONLY - FOUNDATIONS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

1pm - 4pm Session:
ADVANCED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
AUDIT ONLY - ADVANCED 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 Lee Carr at fluple@hotmail.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/.

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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.