2025 Schedule of Events
2025 Schedule of Workshops and Events.
Payment is required with registration.
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January 4, 2025
Rally/Obedience Practice and Critiques
Saturday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm (bad weather date Sunday 1/5/25)
Location: North Star Dog Training 252 Jones Rd, Somerville, ME
Not your grandma’s run thrus! Exhibitor-friendly run thrus offering constructive feedback to enhance your performance. Run thrus are tailored to your individual needs.
OTAC Fundraiser $15 first run; $5 additional run
January 18, 2025
Play, Focus and Engagement -a North Star Training Workshop
Saturday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm (bad weather date Sunday 1/19/25)
Location: North Star Dog Training 252 Jones Rd, Somerville, ME
The basis for ANY performance dog sport. How to create a willing partner without begging, bribing, or trying to fool your dog. All levels – skills learned in this workshop are valuable in all venues. Focus will be on Beginner Novice and Novice obedience. Where to begin and how to succeed!
OTAC Members: $75 Non Members $85
February 15, 2025
Winter Olympics – Annual Games
Saturday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm (bad weather date Sunday 2/16/25)
Location: North Star Dog Training 252 Jones Rd, Somerville, ME
Compete with your dog in a variety of fun tasks! Accumulate points towards the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. A favorite workshop!!
OTAC Fundraiser: OTAC Members: $75 Non Members: $85
February 22, 2025
Rally Workshop (all levels) - a North Star Training Workshop
Saturday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm (bad weather date Sunday, 2/22/25)
Location: North Star Dog Training 252 Jones Rd, Somerville, ME
Learn how to perform the rally exercises correctly and avoid losing points unnecessarily. Start right and learn how to handle correctly – your dog will thank you!
OTAC Members: $75 Non Members: $85
March 8, 2025
Saturday (bad weather date Sunday, 3/9/25
Location: North Star Dog Training 252 Jones Rd, Somerville, ME
Let’s Talk Tracking for Beginners
10 am to Noon
OTAC members: $45 Non Members: $55
Let’s Talk Tracking Advanced – TDX, VST
12:30 to 2:30
OTAC members: $45 Non Members: $55
March 15, 2025
Clarity in Training - a North Star Training Workshop
Saturday (bad weather date Sunday, 3/16/24)
Location: North Star Dog Training 252 Jones Rd, Somerville, ME
Achieve consistency in request/compliance criteria. Your dog will quickly learn where success can be found. Learn how to put more clarity in your training. Open and Utility foundation focus. The basic skills you need to teach your dog to qualify in Open and Utility. Beginners are welcome – come see what it’s all about!
OTAC Members: $75 Non Members: $85
April 20, 2025
AKC Variable Surface Tracking Test (VST)
Location: Viles Arboretum 153 Hospital St. Augusta, ME
Judges: Ken Barna & Laura Feldt
More info and premium coming soon!
May 4, 2025
AKC Tracking Excellent Test (TDX)
Location: North Star Dog Training 252 Jones Rd, Somerville, ME
Judges: Kim Kearfott & Jill M Paige
More info and premium coming soon!
June 1, 2025
AKC Tracking Dog Test/Tracking Dog Urban Test (TD/TDU)
Location: Augusta, ME
More info and premium coming soon!
August 24, 2025
AKC Tracking Dog Test (TD)
Location: North Star Dog Training 252 Jones Rd, Somerville, ME
More info and premium coming soon!
October 5, 2025
AKC Tracking Excellent Test (TDX)
Location: North Star Dog Training 252 Jones Rd, Somerville, ME
More info and premium coming soon!
October 26, 2025
AKC Variable Surface Tracking Test (VST)
Location: Augusta, ME
More info and premium coming soon!
November 9, 2025
AKC Tracking Dog Test/Tracking Dog Urban Test (TD/TDU)
Location: Augusta, ME
More info and premium coming soon!