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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.

(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.

01/02/2025

We need you! ❗️Our FastCAT/CAT test this weekend needs volunteers to help with setup today. Please contact event chair Lindsay Waddell at [email protected] for more info.

12/30/2024

Don't miss your chance to start the year off right! January training classes are open for registration.📅 Sign up today at gcoc.net/classcalendar.

12/25/2024

From the pets and people of GCOC, Merry Christmas and happy holidays! 🎄🎁

12/12/2024

Congratulations to our latest Puppy Kindergarten graduates! What a sweet and dedicated group of puppies and trainers. 🌟

Adding a member to the family this holiday? Interested in earning AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certification for your pup? Stay tuned for our 2025 class offerings!

12/10/2024

GCOC's agility instructors are set to offer two foundation skills workshops! Attend one or both sessions to learn new skills or sharpen them.

📅 Sun., Dec. 14 & 21 @ 11 a.m.
🔗www.gcoc.net/event-5965638
⚠️ Update- Dec. 21 session has ONE working spot available!

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. 🐾

Address

947 S Stadium Road, Ste 10
Columbia, SC
29201

Website

http://www.gcoc.net/

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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.