Richmond Dog Obedience Club - RDOC

04/08/2024

We have seven audit spots available for the April 13 Scent Work seminar with Silke Satzinger, AKC Scent Work Judge. If you've never done scent work or Nosework and yet you're curious about it, this is a good way to learn all about it. Vist our website for more information and to register:

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03/27/2024

AKC Scent Work Skills - Level 2 opens for registration April 3, 7:30 a.m. .The class will start April 17 at 6 p.m. We will introduce the Buried element for Novice and Advanced levels. Skills for Container and Interior searches will include different types of containers, toy and food distractions, blowing odor, unexpected hides, and off leash searches.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Dogs must have completed Novice Scent Work class (or equivalent) and be able to find Birch and Anise.

03/27/2024

There are still working and audit spots available for the April 13 Scent Work seminar with Silke Satzinger, AKC Scent Work Judge. Vist our website for more information and to register: https://www.rdoc.org/training

RDOC provides Dog Training Services for Puppy and Adult Dogs

03/27/2024

Just a reminder to those who came out to our March 15-17 FCAT and did fun runs . . . our photographer, Phil Dunn, has uploaded all the pictures at www.fastcatphil.com. Don't forget to use the code FASTCATPHIL to receive a 15% discount on orders of $50 or more.

03/19/2024

Merrimac Dog Training Club presents Ashley Castro Seminars, June 29, 2024. Ashley will present two seminars: Puppy Party! 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or Efficiency Skills and Drills 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Registration opens March 16. See files tab for flyer and registration information.

03/18/2024

And that's a wrap! . . .

Our March FCAT at Hanover-Cold Harbor Ruritan Park was a success! Thank you to all of those who came out and supported our club! Thank you to the volunteers / workers who made it possible, and a big THANK YOU to the park! Our Fun Runs, FitDog walks and Scent Work run thrus were a big success as well.

Mark your calendar for our next fun filled FCAT, Sept 27-29, 2024. 🐾

03/16/2024

Another spectacular day at RDOC's FCAT! We have been blessed with beautiful weather! Hanover-Cold Harbor Ruritan Park is a wonderful pet friendly location.

03/14/2024

RDOC plans to hold a scent work (SW) run-through at the FCAT on Saturday and Sunday (Hanover-Cold Harbor Ruritan Park). We will do Interior, Exterior and Novice Containers. Two hides each for Interior and Exterior and one hide in Containers. One of our SW instructors will provide guidance and feedback. You can sign up at the check-in / inspection table for either 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon, $5 for all three element runs.

03/13/2024

This weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday is the club's FCAT at Hanover-Cold Harbor Ruritan Park in Mechanicsville, VA. Come out and watch the dogs chase the bunnies (white trash bags) in a timed 100-yard dash. We will also be having Fun Runs on Friday and Saturday after the trial, weather permitting. We will accept the first twenty dogs that sign up, $10 per run.

We will also be doing a one-mile Fit Dog walk. You do not have to participate in the FCAT to do the walk. As a special treat, we will have Big Mike's Grilln' and BBQ truck that will serve breakfast and lunch.

Come out and join the fun!

02/07/2024

RDOC is looking for volunteers that want to help with the Rally trial on Saturday 17 February. We really need a few more people to help. Please reply to this post.

Thanks!!

01/31/2024

More info for the FITDOG walk at RDOC's FCAT on March 15-17 . . . Will be held Friday and Saturday. You do not need to participate in the FCAT to participate in the walk. Participants walk any time during the FastCat Trial, but the walk must be completed by the last run of the trial (Approx 1 p.m.) Location is Hanover-Cold Harbor Ruritan Park After they walk, they come to the ribbon table, show their tracker (proof that they walked), fill out the form, and get it signed. They can walk without pre-registration.

01/29/2024

Have you registered for our FCAT on March 15-17 at Hanover Cold-Harbor Ruritan Park? Visit Sugar Loaf Mountain Racing and register: https://www.sugarloafmountainracing.com/ #/
Also, we will have Big Mike's Grillin' and BBQ all three days! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100031908986880&mibextid=ZbWKwL Last, but not least, we will be doing AKC Fit Dog Walks on Saturday and Sunday, no charge, no sign up, you can walk both days. Visit the Ribbons tent for details. Come out and join us for a great day with the dogs!

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12/27/2023

Good info for New Year's Eve:

12/27/2023

Registration is open for our Scent Work Skills - Level 2. We will introduce the Buried element for Novice and Advanced levels. Skills for Container and Interior searches will include different types of containers, toy and food distractions, blowing odor, unexpected hides, and off leash searches. Four spots remain.

12/13/2023

Holidays and celebrations can be really stressful for dogs.🎄🏘️ Here are four quick tips that will keep your dog safe, children safe and help everyone experience happy holidays.💖⁠

1. Do Not leave any children unsupervised with your dog.🚫
2. Educate guests about your dog’s body language cues for everyone’s safety.👩‍🏫
3. Have your dog on leash when first entering someone’s home.🏠
4. Create a quiet, comfortable zone for your dog to retreat to if they need a break from the festivities.

For more tips head over to ➡️DogsThat.com/Holidays

12/06/2023

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11/08/2023

Looking for something fun to do with your dog? Sign up for the Parkour class @ rdoc.org. Parkour class is a doggie fitness and enrichment rolled up into one activity that teach dog/handler new ways to interact with the environment.

RDOC provides Dog Training Services for Puppy and Adult Dogs

11/03/2023

Looking for something to do with your dog? Try the AKC Turkey Trot 5k.

The AKC Fit Dog Program is organizing its annual 5K Turkey Trot for dogs and their owners. Learn how to safely exercise with your dog and earn a medal.

11/01/2023

We’re hopeful our researchers will soon be moving the needle in this area of medicine to help dogs with this devastating form of cancer.

Learn how six new studies supported by our Hemangiosarcoma Infinitive could soon be making a difference: https://maf.link/6HSA

09/30/2023

If you did a Fun Run with us Friday or Saturday, browse and purchase your photos from photographer Phil Dunn at https://www.fastcatphil.com after the conclusion of events, and give him about a week or so to process and post your gallery. Thanks.

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09/28/2023

Come join us Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for FASTCAT, Hanover Cold Harbor Ruritan Park. Fun runs will be Friday and Saturday after the trial, weather permitting. Cost: $10 per run, per dog. We cannot predict when a trial will end. Too many factors at play. I would suggest you come at 1 p.m. or earlier to sign up. We will only run 25 dogs.

09/15/2023

Our very own Ellen Oertel will be teaching a Level 2 Scentwork class at RDOC on Wednesdays, starting September 27, at 6 p.m.

If your dog can find birch and anise, sign up! She will start with beginner Buried and go up through Advanced, gollowed by a few weeks of crazy Container fun and cover some Interior hide concepts. She will introduce toy and food distractions with some of the searches. This class will get you prepped for AKC advanced trials!

We have three spots left, so visit our website and sign up before they're gone!

RDOC provides Dog Training Services for Puppy and Adult Dogs

06/22/2023

Update on the doodle pup:
🔔 06/22 - WE FOUND RYDER, HE JUST GOT HOME!!!

Our family cannot say thank you enough for the outpouring of community support and care.

We could not have done this without the help of Professional Pet Trackers who helped us locate his general location and advised us along the way on what to do to find him! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 💕

06/18/2023

Please be on the lookout for this pup!

05/14/2023

There is still some room in Richmond Dog Obedience Club - RDOC’s June 24 Rally trial and June 25 Obedience trial if you are interested in entering.

03/19/2023

Last day to come out to Cold Harbor Ruritan Club and watch FCAT. NO fun runs today!

03/15/2023

VENUE CHANGE FOR FCAT!!

Please note we have had a venue changed for our March 17-19 FCAT. New location listed below.

Cold Harbor Ruritan Club in Mechanicsville 8131 Walnut Grove Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA