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The Greater Columbia Obedience Club, Inc. (GCOC) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1968. We hold several trials and matches each year.
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(GCOC) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1968 to promote the sport of dog obedience. GCOC is an all-volunteer organization made up of local dog sport enthusiasts. The club is sanctioned by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to hold obedience, rally, and agility trials in the area. Part of our mission includes public education about training and competition dog sports. We subscribe to the the

ory that a trained dog is a happy dog. The club encourages and promotes positive reinforcement and reward-based training methods.

11/19/2024

What an amazing event! GCOC's Most Magical FastCAT/CABT trials with Time To Fly - Performance Dog Sports saw record turnout, amazing costumes and tons of titles earned! After much demand, this is now an annual event so mark your calendars for Nov. 14 - 16, 2025! 📅

Thank you to all of our awesome participants and volunteers! This wouldn’t have been possible without you.🐾 If you missed out, join us in Jan. 2025 for our upcoming GCOC - Camden, SC - How To Train Your Dragon event.

11/06/2024

Congratulations to all the recent graduates of the Basic Obedience class at GCOC! It's a fantastic accomplishment for both the dogs and their dedicated handlers. Wishing you all continued success as you move forward in your training journey!

11/05/2024

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the "Reducing Reactivity" class at GCOC! 🎉 You've worked hard alongside your canine companions to foster better communication, calm behavior, and improved responses. It's amazing to see the progress you've made in strengthening your bond and helping your dogs become more balanced and confident. Here's to many more calm, happy walks and positive interactions ahead!

10/23/2024

Congratulations to our newest Puppy Kindergarten graduates! Instructor Jennifer Wheeler says this was “a terrific class with good-humored and devoted handlers and adorable puppies. They are all off to a great start. We hope to see them again—and often!—at GCOC! 🐾💕🏆”

If you’re interested in fun, welcoming training classes for your puppy or dog, visit GCOC.net!

10/17/2024

New classes begin in just 2️⃣ weeks! Register yourself and your pup to kickstart your working relationship, sharpen your skills, polish up for competition or try something new. Your spot in class is waiting at gcoc.net/classcalendar!

10/13/2024

Thank you to Modern Companion for having Greater Columbia Obedience Club out at Fall Fido Festival 2024! It was so great to meet new faces and dogs of all shapes and sizes, and see old friends, too! We can’t wait for next year. 🐾

10/06/2024

We can't wait for Fall Fido Festival with Modern Companion! The big day is just one week away. Will we see you there? 🍁 Learn more at fallfidofestival.com.

10/04/2024

Don't miss the opportunity to brush up and show off your skills in C-WAGS rally and obedience! We're less than two weeks away. Register today at gcoc.net. 🐾

10/02/2024

Thank you to each of our exhibitors, volunteers and friends who came out to GCOC's Fall Agility Trial this past weekend! We appreciate your support and congratulate you on your successes. 🎉 ⬇ We'd love to see your trial photos in the comments!

09/30/2024

LAST CALL!!
Orders can be placed & paid for until end-of-day today! (Invoices manually sent out to your email)

Online Pre-Order Form is here: https://forms.gle/CAhqH8Pwt5K7z4ho6

09/26/2024

Attention agility exhibitors, volunteers, and spectators: Friday’s agility trials have been cancelled! We will always put safety first. Please stay tuned for updates from our trial secretary and contact trial chair Jessica Kelly with any questions. Thank you and stay safe! ☔️

09/14/2024

Congratulations to our newest set of Basic Skills class graduates. These pups and their handlers have worked hard over 6 weeks. Well done, everyone! 🏆

09/12/2024

TONIGHT! GCOC member Chris Puls will be leading an informational seminar on Self-Control Concepts at 6 p.m. at our training facility. We can't wait to hear what she has to share in this awesome toolbox session.

09/10/2024

Two great new class offerings for training! Get ready to rally or prepare to earn AKC Trick Dog Novice and Intermediate titles. Class starts in ONE week, so sign up today at gcoc.net/classcalendar.

Please note: the CGC/Intermediate class previously scheduled for Tuesday nights has been replaced.

09/04/2024

Ready to take your skills to the next level? Sign up for Canine Good Citizen/Intermediate skills class! Registration is open now for class beginning next Tuesday, Sept. 10. 🐾

09/01/2024

Shirt sales have been extended through September!

Choose from three great designs created by our members, or buy them all! We have plenty of colors and styles. 👕🎨👚 https://forms.gle/YE5xPYxwpQSWQBsz6

Address

947 S Stadium Road, Ste 10
Columbia, SC
29201

Website

http://www.gcoc.net/

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