Portsmouth Chesapeake Obedience Training Club

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Portsmouth Chesapeake Obedience Training Club

PCOTC is a nonprofit organization composed of volunteers who enjoy working and spending time with their dogs. Our members are as varied as the breeds they own.

We are interested in helping you train your dog to be a well mannered family member and a source of pride. Portsmouth Chesapeake Obedience Training Club, Inc (PCOTC) is an outgrowth of the Gosport Obedience Training Club which was first formed in 1949. The original club disbanded in 1960 and was reorganized in 1964. The club then adopted a new Constitution and By-laws and a new name which was appr

oved by the American Kennel Club in April 1968. PCOTC has been hosting AKC licensed Obedience Trials yearly since 1973. Many participate in breed specific sports such as herding, field trials, hunt tests and lure coursing. Still others are involved in conformation, tracking, flyball, and agility. The foundation for success in all of these venues is obedience training and many members actively compete in obedience trials sanctioned by the AKC and ASCA. The club participates yearly in a variety of community events offering obedience demonstrations at events such as Suffolk Mutt Strut and Bark in the Park. Some of our members have earned Therapy Dog International (TDI) certificates and their dogs visit local homes, retirement communities and area hospitals. We provide public education in canine good citizenship.

06/12/2025

05/30/2025

Another obedience class success! We're honored that you've chosen us to help unlock your dogs' full potential.

03/21/2025

Congratulations to our students and dogs. Even with 2 weeks of snow delays, these students rocked!!

03/14/2025

We are now accepting applications for our basic obedience class. The class starts Thursday, April 3 at 7pm, and will run for 9 weeks, ending with the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Class will be on Thursdays from 7:00pm - 7:45pm. The cost of the class is $125.00 (that includes the CGC test).

We are also now accepting applications for our Advanced Obedience Class. The class starts Thursday, April 10 and is from 8pm-9pm and runs for 7 weeks. The cost of the Advanced Class is $100.00.

You can find more information on both classes and download our application on our website:
www.pcotcdogs.org

02/20/2025

**ALL CLASSES ARE CANCELED FOR TONIGHT, THURSDAY, FEB 20**

Due to our snow amounts, the road conditions and possible black ice due to below freezing temperatures again this evening all PCOTC classes are canceled for tonight.

Our first concern is always the safety of our students and volunteers. We will let all students know next week, during their classes, our plans for catching everyone up from this missed class.

Everyone please stay safe.

See everyone next week.

01/23/2025

**ALL CLASSES ARE CANCELED FOR TONIGHT, THURSDAY JAN 23RD**

Due to the side road conditions and possible black ice due to below freezing temperatures again this evening all PCOTC classes are canceled for tonight.

Our first concern is always the safety of our students and volunteers. We will let all students know next week, during their classes, our plans for catching everyone up from this missed class.

Everyone please stay safe.

See everyone next week.

12/06/2024

We are now accepting applications for our first Basic Obedience Class of 2025. The class starts Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7pm, and will run for 9 weeks, ending with the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Class will be on Thursdays from 7:00pm - 7:45pm. The cost of the class is $125.00 (that includes the CGC test).

We are also now accepting applications for our Advanced Obedience Class. The class starts Thursday, January 16 and is from 8pm-9pm and runs for 7 weeks. The cost of the Advanced Class is $100.00.

***If you are a previous Advanced student please look for an email soon with info about class***

You can find more information on both classes and download our application on our website:
www.pcotcdogs.org

12/04/2024

New Basic class starting January 9th. Orientation is the first night. Visit our web page for more info.

10/29/2024

Address

5900 Portsmouth Boulevard (Portsmouth United Church Of Christ)
Portsmouth, VA
23701

Opening Hours

7pm - 9pm

Website

http://www.pcotcdogs.org/

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Portsmouth Chesapeake Obedience Training Club, Inc (PCOTC) is an outgrowth of the Gosport Obedience Training Club which was first formed in 1949. The original club disbanded in 1960 and was reorganized in 1964. The club then adopted a new Constitution and By-laws and a new name which was approved by the American Kennel Club in April 1968. The PCOTC has been hosting AKC licensed Obedience Trials yearly since 1973. Our members are as varied as the breeds they own. Many participate in breed specific sports such as herding, field trials, hunt tests and lure coursing. Still others are involved in conformation, tracking, flyball, and agility. The foundation for success in all of these venues is obedience training and many members actively compete in obedience trials sanctioned by the AKC, UKC, and ASCA. The club participates yearly in a variety of community events offering obedience demonstrations at events such as the Suffolk Mutt Strut and the Bark in the Park. Some of our members have earned Therapy Dog International (TDI) certificates and their dogs visit local homes, retirement communities and area hospitals. We provide public education in canine good citizenship.