NEW CTA CLASSES FORMING: Obedience orientation at Annapolis for Puppy and Basic classes - August 19, 2010 - 7 pm Obedience class orientation (for Monday evening) at Beltsville - August 23, 2010 - 7 pm CTA EVENTS: AKC Seminar - Introduction to AKC Novice Obedience at Beltsville - Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 2 pm CTA Annual Picnic and Fun Day at Adelphi Manor Recreation Center  - Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 10 am K9 KONNECTION UKC EVENTS: UKC Agility Trials - August 21 & 22, 2010 at CTA- Beltsville.  For premium, click here. UKC Conformation & Obedience Trial - September 4 & 5, 2010 at CTA - Beltsville.  For premium, click here. UKC Rally Trial - October 2 & 3, 2010 at CTA- Beltsville.  For premium, click here. EVENTS of interest to CTA Members: "Variable Surface Tracking (VST)" Seminar with Vincent T. Ramirez, 3x Champion Tracker and AKC Judge.  Sponsored by German Shepherd Dog Club of Eastern Virginia on September 25 - 26, 2010.  For more information and registration form, click here. AKC Obedience and Rally Trial, September 25 - 26, 2010 at CTA Beltsville. Mixed breeds are welcome to participate.   Sponsored by Southern Maryland and Hyattsville Dog Training Clubs. For information and registration form, clickhere.