Upcoming Seminars & Workshops

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AGILITY SEMINARS

Current Seminars:
AGILITY RUN THRUS!!! ✦ 11/21/26
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

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 - FULL - Please join our waitlist!
AUDIT ONLY - LAYERING BASICS 

DISTANCE AND LAYERING CHALLENGES  - FULL - Please join our waitlist!
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:

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
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

10:00 am - 1:30 pm • DEVILISH DETAILS - UNLEASHED MASH UP!
The focus of this workshop will be on the elements that add clarity to your handling; footwork, connection, verbals, deceleration, and timing (both novice and more technical courses will be provided for teams to choose). All the devilish details of handling work together to give clear cueing at the right time for your dog.

Appropriate for novice teams who are sequencing 10-15 obstacles and understand all types of crosses - AND - teams running Excellent/Master or higher courses. Coaching will be tailored to your team. Weaves and contacts may be included on the more technical courses.

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:

Sunday, November 15:
DEVILISH DETAILS - UNLEASHED MASH UP! - FULL - Please join our waitlist!
AUDIT ONLY - DEVILISH DETAILS - UNLEASHED MASH UP!

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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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 

Saturday, November 28, 2026 & Sunday, November 29, 2026

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.
    

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.

This workshop will focus on helping teams address what are often challenging odor problems - threshold hides, inaccessible hides, corner hides, hides of varying elevations, and converging odor, working primarily on interior searches. We will discuss, demonstrate and explore handling and training options to improve confidence in approaching these puzzles, beginning with simple searches and increasing complexity through the course of the day.

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.
Handlers trialing at any level are welcome to audit.  Auditors will not be working their dogs.

AUDITORS (10 Slots available per day) - Cost per day will be as follows: $115

Lunch and snacks are included in the above price.

Teams will be working out of their vehicles. No dogs will be crated in the building in order to maximize searching space/areas. If the weather prevents teams from crating safely in vehicles, then indoor crating may be made available for working dogs only.

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:

Contributing Members - Monday, November 9 at 8am
Members - Tuesday, November 10 at 8am

Non-Members - Wednesday, November 11 at 8am

Priority for registration will be as follows:

1) Current instructors, trial & ORT leadership, and current ODTC K9 Nose Work students (one priority registration per dog registered for classes Fall 2026) 
2) Individuals who have volunteered at ODTC Nose Work/AKC Scent Work events during the past 12 months.
3) Past students who "graduated" from NW3 to Elite and are no longer able to take lessons at Oriole. ONE working dog per handler per day.

To register, click links below. 
SATURDAY WORKING - CONTAINER MYSTERIES - FULL - PLEASE JOIN WAITLIST!
SATURDAY AUDIT ONLY - CONTAINER MYSTERIES

SUNDAY WORKING - CHALLENGING ODOR PUZZLES, STEP BY STEP - FULL - PLEASE JOIN WAITLIST!
SUNDAY AUDIT ONLY - CHALLENGING ODOR PUZZLES, STEP BY STEP

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 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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OBEDIENCE SEMINARS

Watch this space!

 

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FLYBALL SEMINARS
 

SKILLZ with SKIDZ FLYBALL SEMINAR

Hosted by Scallywags / Oriole Dog Training Club

Two Days - December 19 & 20, 2026   

Jayne McQuillen has 25+ years in the sport of flyball. Jayne has been leading the training for Skidmarkz Flyball Club since it formed in 2002. Skidmarkz has had many notable successes. Since 2018 they have earned 1st or 2nd place finishes every year at both the CanAm Invitational and U-FLI Champs. They have been invited to the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge and the AKC Flyball Invitational. Skidmarkz also proudly boasts some of the fastest U-FLI singles dogs in their breed.

Working spots will permit participants to work their dogs over two days. Dogs should be out at least four times throughout the weekend. Auditors will be able to participate & ask questions but will not get to work dogs.

Limited to 16 working spots and unlimited auditing.

Saturday & Sunday, December 19 & 20, 2026

Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm each day

Cost: $350.00 for a 2-day working spot. Auditing $160.00 for the weekend, $100.00 for one day.

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

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 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.

Registration opens Saturday, November 14 at 9am for all.

To register, click links below:

SKILLZ WITH SKIDZ FLYBALL SEMINAR
SATURDAY AUDIT ONLY
SUNDAY AUDIT ONLY
BOTH DAYS AUDIT ONLY

Questions contact Tina Hayden at doodleflyball@gmail.com. 

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

 

All Oriole guidelines are in effect.

• 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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HEALTH SEMINARS/CLINICS

 

Nail Clinics

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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.