Hampton Roads Obedience Training Club (HROTC)

12/04/2025

I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks to the Board for presenting me with the beautiful recognition plaque and the lovely flowers during our 100 Scent Work trial weekend. I must admit, I was completely speechless and even got a little choked up🥺, but I recovered quickly.😂 Your thoughtful gesture truly means a great deal to me.
I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the many individuals on the committee who make my job so much easier. Many thanks to all who serve and have served on the scent work committee, as well as the members who generously volunteer their free time. Your dedication and hard work are deeply appreciated.🙏
I am very much looking forward to the next 100 trials and continuing to work alongside such a committed group.
With sincere gratitude, Silke

Also sharing a link to a video compilation of pictures that the talented HROTC member, Carol DeLuker, put together. The video captures moments over the course of two days and provides a wonderful visual summary of the event.
You can view the video at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIlGTs3bLlwof
I believe this video will be a valuable addition to our records and a great way to showcase the efforts and experiences of all participants.
Please feel free to share this link with others who may be interested.

12/04/2025

This past weekend we celebrated a huge milestone: our 100th Scent Work Trial! 🎉

Whether you were able to join us or not, we hope you enjoy this short video with highlights from the trial.

The still pictures will be available shortly on our web site for you to download if you want.

Hampton Roads Obedience Training Club 100th Scent Work Trial and CelebrationNovember 29-30, 2025 Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music Artist: Benjamin Ti...

12/03/2025

Hi There
HROTC is offering a Special Seminar on the Human side of the leash. So often handlers struggle with their dogs unknowingly enabling the behavior. Stop the behavior and lead, this will create a more empowered team.

Special Seminar: The Human Factor in Canine Behavior – HROTC
https://hrdogclub.org/product/special-seminar-the-human-factor-in-canine-behavior/

Are you unknowingly fueling your dog’s fear and frustration?
The solution to unpredictable walks, anxiety, and excessive barking is not in “fixing” the dog, but in correcting the inconsistency coming from the human end of the leash.

This powerful 3-hour seminar shifts the focus from repetitive obedience to canine leadership, communication, and environmental control.
We explore the dog’s evolutionary need for consistency and predictability, demonstrating how human inconsistency fuels anxiety and how correcting your routine resolves behavior at its root.

What You Will Learn:

Why the “Alpha” concept is obsolete, and what real canine leadership looks like.

The Common Mistakes We Make: How everyday habits inadvertently create and reinforce anxiety and behavior issues.

The profound impact of breed history and early life on anxiety and reactivity.

How to speak the dog’s language using clear, subtle cues.

The Six Foundation Rules of Leadership: A non-negotiable, actionable framework you can implement immediately to create security, reduce stress, and resolve reactivity.

If you’re ready to stop managing symptoms and start building a stable, confident dog, this seminar is for you

Dustin Weekly -Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12-3 p.m.
Special Seminar: The Human Factor in Canine Behavior
If you’re ready to stop managing symptoms and start building a stable, confident dog, this seminar is for you.
$25.00 member
$40.00 non-member

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12/02/2025

Sign up for the HROTC Container Run Throughs happening DECEMBER 4th, $5.00 per container run

December 9
Container Distractor run throughs
$5.00 per container run

December 11
50 Container Dare
$5.00 per container run

December 13
Special seminar the human factor in canine behavior DEC 13th
$25 to $40

https://hrdogclub.org/product/container-run-throughs/

https://hrdogclub.org/product/special-seminar-the-human-factor-in-canine-behavior/

12/01/2025

Here are the links to register for our December events:

Container Run Throughs:
https://hrdogclub.org/product/container-run-throughs/

Distractor Run Throughs:
https://hrdogclub.org/product/distractor-run-throughs/

50 Container Dare:
https://hrdogclub.org/product/50-container-dare/

The Human Factor Seminar:
https://hrdogclub.org/product/special-seminar-the-human-factor-in-canine-behavior/

12/01/2025

Hi There!
HROTC is offering an assortment of class opportunities in December.

Beverly McGhghy - Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6pm - 8pm
Container Run Throughs - Novice to Masters
$5.00 per run

Thursday 12/4, 6:00-6:25 pm
Container Novice Run Throughs – Run your dog through 10 container boxes, find Birch and call Alert!

Thursday 12/4, 6:30-6:55 pm
Container Advanced Run Throughs – Run your dog through 15 various types of containers. Find Birch and Anise. Known 2 Hides.

Thursday 12/4, 7:00-7:25 pm
Container Excellent Run Throughs – Run your dog through 20 various types of containers. Find Birch, Anise and Clove. Known 3 Hides.

Thursday 12/4, 8:00-8:25 pm
Container Master Run Throughs – Run your dog through 20 various types of containers. Find Birch, Anise, Clove and Cypress. Unknown number of Hides. Can be 1 – 3 Hides.

Marietta Marston - Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6pm - 7:30pm
Container Distractor Run Through
There will be distractors of food of various kinds, non-food of different items, mimics, audio and human.
All Odors possible - $5.00 per run

Beverly McGhghy - Thursday, December 11, 2025, 6pm - 8pm
50 Container Dare
50 Containers for fun, challenge or dare yourself and your team to find all the hides!
$5.00 per run

Dustin Weekly -Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12-3 p.m.
Special Seminar: The Human Factor in Canine Behavior
If you’re ready to stop managing symptoms and start building a stable, confident dog, this seminar is for you.
$25.00 member
$40.00 non-member

11/25/2025

Are you unknowingly fueling your dog’s fear and frustration? The solution to unpredictable walks, anxiety, and excessive barking is not in “fixing” the dog, but in correcting the inconsistency coming from the human end of the leash.

Join us for a special seminar that will help you understand your role in the partnership with your dog and how you can make changes to improve that partnership.

December 13 at 12 noon. To register, follow the link below.

https://hrdogclub.org/product/special-seminar-the-human-factor-in-canine-behavior/

11/04/2025

Workers needed! HROTC is celebrating its 100th scent work trial November 29th & 30th at YMCA Camp Grom in Virginia Beach.

We are in desperate need of workers. You can work one day or both days, you can work half day or all day, anything will help. Workers signed up to work all day will be paid $25 and workers signed up for half day will receive $10. Without workers these trials are not possible. If you would like to work please contact Lisa Bell at [email protected]

10/08/2025

For those wanting to sign up online for the November Scent Work Trial, here is a direct link. Entries are open now!

Secreterrier makes it easy for competitors to enter dog shows and trials online, and for show secretaries to manage all aspects of their events

09/29/2025

Here are just a few snaps from our successful Scent Work trial this weekend.

This was our 99th Scent Work Trial! Join us for our next Scent Work Trial in November when we celebrate ONE HUNDRED trials with reduced entry fees, gift bags, lunch, cake and raffles! Entries open October 8. https://hrdogclub.org/event/hrotc-scent-work-trial-11/

09/25/2025

Two new Trick Dog Intermediate champs...Vicki's two dogs, Wonder and Carleigh, along with their collection of trick props.

09/08/2025

HROTC spells LOVE in doggie language ❤️