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• Puppy Kindergarten (Manners Class) Sundays 1:00 pm

  • Start
    05 Oct 2025
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  • End
    09 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
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  Puppy Kindergarten is designed for dogs 12 weeks to 6 months of age.  This class will cover gaining the puppy's attention, impulse control, learning to relax, basic commands, leash manners, and safety issues.  Confidence with new experiences will also be introduced.  The primary emphasis of this class will be to develop a positive relationship between the puppy and family members. 

  This class will qualify for AKC Star Puppy certification (must attend ALL sessions to qualify). 

  The first class is for humans only (please leave puppies at home). 

  You will need to bring your puppy's vaccination records to the first class. 

  Prerequisite: None

  Waitlist:  The wait list is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.

  Instructor: Jennifer Wheeler
  Assistant: Gayle Mitchner
  

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

   

  
  

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• Basic Skills (Manners Class) Mondays 6:15 pm

  • Start
    06 Oct 2025
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  • End
    10 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
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  Basic Skills is designed for dogs 6 months old and up. The class will cover getting the dog's attention, impulse control, relaxing calmly, and confidence with new experiences. Skills such as walking on a loose leash, sit, down, come, and stay are also taught using positive training methods. Come have fun with your dog; both of you will learn new things!

  Prerequisite: None

  Wait list:  The wait list is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.

  Instructor: Emma Gerraughty

  Assistant:. LA Sully 

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

  
  

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• Nosework Search Progression 2 (Sport Class) Mondays 7:30 pm

  • Start
    06 Oct 2025
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  • End
    10 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
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  Nosework search progressions 2

  This class is focused on strengthening foundations in the elements found in AKC and NACSW trials, particularly at entry levels.  We will work on increasing each team’s confidence in the various elements, as well as covering more in depth the elements we were not able to practice in NW Search Progressions 1.  You will need to be able to crate both inside the building and outside in your car, as we will alternate spaces used at the building.  We’ll announce crating location on a week-by-week basis, with possible last minute changes based on weather.  

  Co-instructors: Alyssa O'Dell and Christi Farley
  

  Prerequisite:  GCOC Search Progressions or Instructor Approval

  *THIS IS NOT AN INTRODUCTION TO ODOR, DOGS IN THIS CLASS ARE EXPECTED TO ALREADY DEMONSTRATE ODOR OBEDIENCE*
  

  Crating:  Dogs will be crated when not working. You may be required to crate in close proximity in the building or out of your car depending on your dog’s comfort. Be prepared to support your dog’s needs when it’s not your turn to be out working.
  
  Workload: You will have homework every week, and it is required to progress through the course.

  Materials: You will need to maintain your own scent kits at home to practice your homework assignments and get the most out of this class

  Waitlist:  The waitlist is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

  
  

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• Basic Skills (Manners Class) Tuesdays 5:30 pm

  • Start
    07 Oct 2025
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  • End
    11 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
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  Basic Skills is designed for dogs 6 months old and up. The class will cover getting the dog's attention, impulse control, relaxing calmly, and confidence with new experiences. Skills such as walking on a loose leash, sit, down, come, and stay are also taught using positive training methods. Come have fun with your dog; both of you will learn new things!

  Prerequisite: None

  Wait list:  The wait list is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.

  Instructor: Nicole Tate

  Assistant: Rusty Miller/Carolyn Royall 

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

  
  

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• Rally Foundations 1 (Sport class) Tuesdays 7:30 pm

  • Start
    07 Oct 2025
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  • End
    11 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
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  Are you ready for a fun, challenging and rewarding adventure?  Then, Rally Foundations 1 is for you.  Foundations 1 is a beginning class designed to introduce both dogs and their owners to the fundamentals of Rally Obedience by working with Rally Novice signs.  Each week new signs will be added as teams will have a chance to practice their skills through games and mini courses.  Start your rally journey today and watch your dog gain confidence, learn new skills, and have fun every step of the way!

  Prerequisite: Basic and Intermediate Skills (required), Sports Foundation (preferred) or equivalent skills with permission of the instructor

  Instructor: Robbie Black
  Assistant: Christa McHugh

  Waitlist:  The waitlist is in case a place opens in this class.  It does not carry over to future classes. 

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.
  

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

  
  

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• Reducing Reactivity- Wednesdays 5:00 pm

  • Start
    08 Oct 2025
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  • End
    19 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC Training Facility 947 S. Stadium Road
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  Reducing Reactivity - 5:00 pm
  

  The Reducing Reactivity class is designed for dogs who struggle with mild to moderate reactivity. This class will teach you how to better communicate with your dog and learn what your dog is telling you. We will work on different strategies and techniques to work dogs through reactive episodes and to prevent reactivity from happening in the future. This class will not solve your reactivity issues, but will give you the tools and tips you need to get started. This class is NOT for dogs who have bitten or shown aggression to other dogs or people. 

  Prerequisites:  Complete questionnaire on your dog's behavior and review introductory email, including homework assignments. Dogs must have basic obedience and be food motivated. Dogs must wear properly fitted martingale collar or harness.
  

  Length: 6 weeks

  Instructors:  Justine Borghello and Lindsay Waddell

  he mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.
  

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

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• Reducing Reactivity- Wednesdays 6:15 pm

  • Start
    08 Oct 2025
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  • End
    19 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC Training Facility 947 S. Stadium Road
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  Reducing Reactivity - 6:15 pm
  

  The Reducing Reactivity class is designed for dogs who struggle with mild to moderate reactivity. This class will teach you how to better communicate with your dog and learn what your dog is telling you. We will work on different strategies and techniques to work dogs through reactive episodes and to prevent reactivity from happening in the future. This class will not solve your reactivity issues, but will give you the tools and tips you need to get started. This class is NOT for dogs who have bitten or shown aggression to other dogs or people. 

  Prerequisites:  Complete questionnaire on your dog's behavior and review introductory email, including homework assignments. Dogs must have basic obedience and be food motivated. Dogs must wear properly fitted martingale collar or harness.
  

  Length: 6 weeks

  Instructors:  Justine Borghello and Lindsay Waddell

  he mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.
  

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

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• Tricks - Novice/Advanced/Performer - Wednesdays 7:30 PM

  • Start
    08 Oct 2025
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  • End
    19 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC Training Facility; 947 S. Stadium Road
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  Do you and your dog want to learn fun things to do?  Do you want to teach him tricks that will awe your friends?  Then this is the class for you.  

  As well as learning cool tricks, there are other benefits to trick training.  These include improving your relationship, tiring your dog out mentally, building confidence, and providing physical exercise.  

  Come join the fun and see what you and your dog can do!

  Pre-requisite:  None.  This class is primarily for dogs that have experience learning to do tricks.  However, dogs with training experience are also welcome.  

  Wait list:  The wait list is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.

  Instructor: Wanda Miller

  Assistant: Justine Borghello 

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Agility Sequencing & Contact Confidence (Sport class) Thursdays 7:00 pm

  • Start
    09 Oct 2025
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  • End
    20 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC Agility field
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  Agility Class: Sequencing & Contact Confidence
  Location: Agility Field

  This six-week class is designed to strengthen confidence and teamwork between you and your dog. You’ll learn to link jumps and tunnels into short, flowing sequences while refining handler position and side changes. At the same time, dogs will continue to advance on technical obstacles such as the teeter and weave poles, and will be introduced to the A-frame in a safe, positive way that builds both trust and enthusiasm for the challenge.

  While developing these skills, the class places special emphasis on strengthening the bond between handler and dog. By working through sequences and obstacles together, teams will deepen their communication, trust, and sense of partnership.

  Pre-requisites: Completion of Agility Foundations (or instructor permission). Dogs must be comfortable taking two to three jumps in succession.

  This class will last for 1.5 hours each week.  

  Waitlist:  The waitlist is in case a place opens in this class.  It does not carry over to future classes.  
  

  Instructors: Kristina Gilbert & Donna Coffman
  
  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.
  

  
  

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• Sniff n' Go Nov 7th 3-8pm

  • When
    07 Nov 2025
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    3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    GCOC

  NOTE- The Sniff n' Go is full. We won't be able to take 'Day Of' entries, sorry.

  
  

  You do not need to be entered in the trial to participate in this sniff n' go (Scent work fun runs)
  
  If you want to pay online, sign up through this event. 

  GCOC Sniff-N-Go Event

  Come join us for a fun and low-pressure sniffing practice before our upcoming trial! Whether you're fine-tuning your start line routine, working out trial-day jitters, or just giving your dog a chance to have some fun in a new space, this is the perfect opportunity.

  Sign up below and choose your preferred time block.  We'll do our best to accommodate everyone while keeping it relaxed and fun!

  
  

  Where:  GCOC 947 S Stadium Rd Columbia SC

  When: Friday, November 7, 2025.

  Time: 3pm - 8pm

  Elements:  Buried and Container only

  Price: $5 per practice run

  
  

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• AKC Scent Work Trial Nov 15-16

  • Start
    15 Nov 2025
  • End
    16 Nov 2025
  • Location
    GCOC building

  Mark your calendars! 
  GCOC will be holding a Novice-only Scentwork event on Nov 15-16 at the club building. 

  There will be 3 Novice level trials (2 Saturday and 1 Sunday) so you have the potential to get your dog's element titles in Interior, Containers, and Buried. 

  Premium is ready to view!
  Opens July 7th- first come, first reserved through Secretarier only
  Premium:
  https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/eventplans/eventsearch/blocks/dsp_generate_pdf.cfm?KEY_BINARY_CONTENT=93184 

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• Basic Skills (Manners Class) Mondays 6:15 pm

  • Start
    01 Dec 2025
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  • End
    05 Jan 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Basic Skills is designed for dogs 6 months old and up. The class will cover getting the dog's attention, impulse control, relaxing calmly, and confidence with new experiences. Skills such as walking on a loose leash, sit, down, come, and stay are also taught using positive training methods. Come have fun with your dog; both of you will learn new things!

  Prerequisite: None

  Wait list:  The wait list is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.

  Instructor: Robbie Black

  Assistant: TBD 

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

  
  

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• Rally Foundation 2 (Sport Class) Tues 6:00 pm

  • Start
    02 Dec 2025
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  • End
    06 Jan 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Rally Foundation 2 (Sport Class)

  This class is a continuation of Rally Foundation 1. Teams will continue working on skills needed for the Novice level of rally across different organizations (CWAGS, AKC, WCRL). This class is a beginning class designed to introduce both dogs and their handlers to the fundamentals of Rally Obedience. Each week new skills will be taught, with teams applying their skills through mini courses. You and your dog will continue learning how to be a team in the rally ring!

  Please bring treats, toys, and a crate. There will be times when the humans are working solo, so dogs will need to be crated.  
  

  Prerequisite: Manners classes (Basic and Intermediate) and the Bridge class (Sports Foundation). It is preferred that Rally Foundation 1 be taken first, but not required.

  The waitlist is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.

  Instructors : Nicole Tate
  Assistant: Laurene Mensch

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

  
  

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• Intermediate Skills (Manners Class) Tuesdays 7:30 pm

  • Start
    02 Dec 2025
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  • End
    06 Jan 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Intermediate Skills (Manners Class)

  This class is a continuation of the Basic Skills class. You and your dog will continue learning new skills, while increasing the difficulty of your old skills by adding distractions. This class is designed to prepare the team for the Canine Good Citizen test.

  Prerequisite: Basic class

  The waitlist is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.

  Instructor: Mary Katherine Kearse
  Assistant: Kayla Krump

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

  
  

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• Agility Foundations Wed 6:15 - 7:45pm

  • Start
    03 Dec 2025
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  • End
    21 Jan 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Agility Foundations

  You are the coach; your dog is the athlete! Learning the sport of agility involves more than teaching your dog to perform the obstacles on an agility course. The human part of the team must learn to communicate with their dog precisely and consistently.  The dog part of the team must learn to be comfortable in the stimulating environments that they will encounter both at classes and trials, as well as other basic skills.  This class is designed to introduce the most basic skills all agility dogs need to know.  It will include exercises in driving forward, targeting, obstacles, engagement, and fitness.  

  Prerequisites – dogs must be able to be in a crate or crated in the car when not being handled, dogs/puppies should be comfortable for someone else to hold them with their handler present.

  This course is appropriate for all ages of dogs and puppies. Come have fun with your dog!

  Open to Public with appropriate prerequisites or discuss with instructor

  Instructor: Amy Hearing
  
  Assistants: Kristina Gilbert &  Briana Timmerman

  
  

  
  

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• Dec Obedience and Rally Trials

  • Start
    08 Dec 2025
  • End
    09 Dec 2025
  • Location
    GCOC

  Register

  December 6 - 7, 2025
  At the GCOC building- 947 S. Stadium Rd.

  
  

  Novice Obedience and all levels of Rally under Judge Jeannie Mary Strong. Limited indoor crating available.

  • Opens Oct. 1, 12:00 p.m.

  Premium and Registration:
  https://www.gcoc.net/trials

  
  

  Volunteer sign up:

  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F45AEAF28AAF85-59415960-gcoc

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Nosework Containers 6:30-8:30 12/11 & 12/18

  • Start
    11 Dec 2025
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  • End
    18 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC

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  "Thinking outside the box: drills and skills to up your container game" 

  Class meets Thursday December 11 and Thursday December 18th 6:30pm- 8:30pm

  This 2 session course will introduce you and your dog to the advanced container skills you will need in AKC advanced/excellent and NACSW NW2 and higher trials and show you fun drills to keep containers interesting throughout your nosework journey. There will be no indoor crating option, come prepared to keep your dog crated and comfortable in your vehicle for this course.

  Co-instructors: Alyssa O'Dell and Christi Farley

  Prerequisite:*This is not an entry level class, working teams will be expected to have completed GCOC Search progressions series classes or be trialing at Advanced/nw2 levels or higher.* 

  
  

  
  

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• Puppy K-2 (Manners Class) Sundays 1:00 pm

  • Start
    14 Dec 2025
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  • End
    04 Jan 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
  • Spaces left
    7

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  This is a 4 week, advanced puppy class for puppies that have competed Puppy K at GCOC.  Concepts introduced in Puppy K will be reviewed and expanded on.  Come continue training and socializing your puppy!!

  Prerequisite: Puppy Kindergarten or permission of the instructor

  Waitlist:  The wait list is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.

  Instructor: Jennifer Wheeler
  Assistant: Gayle Mitchiner, Rusty Miller, and LA Sully

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

   

  
  

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• Puppy Kindergarten (Manners Class) Sundays 2:30 pm

  • Start
    14 Dec 2025
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  • End
    18 Jan 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC
  • Spaces left
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  Puppy Kindergarten is designed for dogs 12 weeks to 6 months of age.  This class will cover gaining the puppy's attention, impulse control, learning to relax, basic commands, leash manners, and safety issues.  Confidence with new experiences will also be introduced.  The primary emphasis of this class will be to develop a positive relationship between the puppy and family members. 

  This class will qualify for AKC Star Puppy certification (must attend ALL sessions to qualify). 

  The first class is for humans only (please leave puppies at home). 

  You will need to bring your puppy's vaccination records to the first class. 

  Prerequisite: None

  Waitlist:  The wait list is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.

  Instructor: Jennifer Wheeler
  Assistant: Gayle Mitchner, Rusty Miller, and LA Sully

  The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.

  GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.

  The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.

   

  
  

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• Nosework Puzzles 6:30-8:30 1/15 & 1/22

  • Start
    15 Jan 2026
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  • End
    22 Jan 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    GCOC

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  "Complex odor puzzles for higher level nosework"

  Class meets Thursday January 15 and Thursday January 22nd 6:30pm- 8:30pm

  This 2 session course will introduce you and your dog to more advanced odor puzzles that you may encounter in AKC advanced/excellent or  NACSW NW2 and higher trials. We will demonstrate creative drills to keep your training fun while you progress in difficulty and learn scent theory. There will be no indoor crating option, come prepared to keep your dog crated and comfortable in your vehicle for this course.

  Co-instructors: Alyssa O'Dell and Christi Farley

  Prerequisite:*This is not an entry level class, working teams will be expected to have completed GCOC Search progressions series classes or be trialing at Advanced/nw2 levels or higher.* 

  
  

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