Greater Columbia Obedience Club, Inc. |
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Become a Member with the Greater Columbia Obedience Club! Fill out the Membership Application located to the right. Review GCOC's Membership Requirements and Benefits detailed below. If you have questions about a specific topic click here to contact us. |
MEMBERSHIP
Greater Columbia Obedience Club, Inc. (GCOC) membership is open to dog enthusiast interested in learning more about training dogs, competing, and socializing with other dog lovers in the community. We promote positive training methods for all purebred and mixed-breed dogs. The club holds various trials, classes, and workshops throughout the year to help raise money, educate the community and provide a venue to show off the talents of dogs in our region. GCOC is a volunteer-run organization, and all members are expected to serve the club by helping manage the organization and its many sponsored activities. |
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
GCOC offers numerous opportunities aimed at helping members prepare their dogs for participation in a variety of dog sports. These include the opportunity to participate in classes, seminars, and workshops.
GCOC sponsors obedience and rally trials, agility trials, coursing tests, fun matches and "show'n'go's." Those new to the sport are offered plenty of opportunities to learn by observing and participating.
GCOC holds monthly meetings. These begin with an opportunity to socialize with other who share common interests. Most meetings have an informative presentation of interest to dog enthusiasts.
GCOC gives members an opportunity to participate in projects or demonstrations to spread the enthusiasm for dog sports to our community.
GCOC offers access to members-only information and forums on our website.
For a small annual fee, GCOC members have access to both our main training facility and our agility facility during non-class hours.
GCOC members consist of people just starting out in the various sports, as well as others who have been involved or years. We all love sharing our dogs and our knowledge with others and working together to improve our training skills. Joining the club is a great opportunity to meet and learn from other dog trainers in the area.
Regular Members may receive discounts on GCOC classes, some seminars and workshops. Early sign-up opportunities are often available for Members first.
To join, you must meet several requirements that are designed to help you get to know what we do and likewise, help us get to know you. Once you have met the requirements you will receive an invoice for the membership fee. That's the last step! Once paid, you will have access to the building and all benefits offered to regular members.
Please review the document linked below to learn more about our New and Renewal Member Requirements, effective Aug. 1, 2021.
New and Renewal Member Requirements
If you have questions, Contact Us.