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GCOC UPCOMING TRIALS & TESTS

Click on any of the headers below to find out more information on each event.

GCOC hosts three AKC Obedience and Rally Trials a year. We have one trial held at the Tri-City Leisure Center in May. For the weekend there are three Rally and two Obedience trials. All regular Obedience and Rally Classes are available at each show as well as Wild Card Obedience on Saturday.

Two trials are held at our building. One in late November or early December, and one inFebruary. Both are two-day trials with all levels of Rally and Novice Only Obedience.

Tri-City Leisure Center Location: 485 Brooks Ave. West Columbia, SC 29169

GCOC Building Trial Location: 947 S. Stadium Rd. Columbia, SC 29201

GCOC host two Agility Trials a year. Our spring trial is usually held in early April and our fall trial is usually held in late September or early October. Both events take place at the South Congaree Horse Arena under permanent cover on dirt.

South Congaree Horse Arena Location: 395 Oak St. West Columbia, SC 29172


GCOC hosts two Barn Hunt Trials a year. Our spring Barn Hunt Trial is usually held in early March and our fall Barn Hunt Trial is usually held in November. Both trials are held at our building.

GCOC Building Trial Location: 947 S. Stadium Rd. Columbia, SC 29201


FastCAT / CAT

Description and more info coming soon!



AKC TRICK DOG TESTING

Description and more info coming soon!



GCOC periodically offers the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test for both members and non-members. When the test is scheduled, it will be posted on the Class Calendar
Online registration is required. Your dog must successfully complete all 10 parts of the test in order to pass.

GCOC Building Testing Location: 947 S. Stadium Rd. Columbia, SC 29201


MOTELS & HOTELS

The following facilities have accepted dogs in the past. Please double check with each facility as rules may have changed. Check back here prior to trials for discounted room rates. Always verify pet policies and room rates when you make reservations. Remember to notify hotels you have dogs.

  • Clarion Inn - 500 Chris Dr. West Columbia, SC 29160 (I-26 Exit 111B)
    When you make reservations, please call the front desk at 803-794-9440 and request the Columbia Obedience block to receive the discounted rate.
  • La Quinta Inn and Suites - 7333 Garners Ferry Rd. Columbia, SC 29209 (I-77 Exit 89A).
    To make a reservation call the Group Reservations Department at 1-866-527-1498 and identify yourself as a member of the GCOC.
  • Quality Inn - 499 Piney Grove Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 (I-26 Exit 104).
    To make a reservation call 803-798-0500. Not much grass, but park 1.5 miles away.
  • Comfort Inn - 911 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 (I-26 Exit 108A).
    To make a reservation call 803-798-5101, ask for GCOC rate. Limited number of pet-friendly rooms available. 
  • Red Roof Inn - 7580 Two Notch Rd. Columbia, SC 29223 (I-20 Exit 74 or I-77 Exit 17).
    To make a reservation call 803-736-0850
  • Best Western - 240 E. Exchange Blvd. Columbia, SC 29209 (I-77 Exit 9A).
    To make a reservation call 803-695-0666.
  • Town Place Suites by Marriott - 250 E. Exchange Blvd. Columbia, SC 29209 (I-77 Exit 9A).
    To make a reservation call 803-695-0062 

RV CAMPING

RV Parking is permitted at the Agility Trial Site ONLY, with new sewer hookup or dumping available. Reservation instructions will be on the Agility Trial Premiums.

Alternative RV Camping:

  • Barnyard RV Park - 201 Oak Dr. Lexington, SC 29073 (US Route 1 behind Barnyard Flea Market).
    To make a reservation call 800-633-6351

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