Greater Columbia Obedience Club
Ranked #1 in Columbia and #9 in South Carolina
Service area: Columbia, South Carolina, and West Columbia, SC
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
The Greater Columbia Obedience Club offers obedience training classes designed to prepare dogs and their handlers for various competition or sports paths. Registration for upcoming class sessions typically opens in June. They also host AKC Fetch Testing and May Rally & Obedience Trials.
Pricing & Policies
Policies
A refund policy is available via a link on their website.
About the Trainer
The Greater Columbia Obedience Club, Inc. (GCOC) is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, dedicated to promoting the sport of dog obedience. Founded in 1968, GCOC offers training classes, dog sports, and trials.
Their mission includes public education about training and competition dog sports, operating under the belief that a trained dog is a happy dog. They encourage and promote positive reinforcement and reward-based training methods.
GCOC is sanctioned by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to hold obedience, rally, agility trials, and coursing tests, hosting several such events annually. They provide classes to prepare canine partners for various paths to competition or sports.
Accomplishments
The Greater Columbia Obedience Club, Inc. (GCOC) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1968. It is an all-volunteer organization sanctioned by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to hold obedience, rally, agility trials, and coursing tests.
How to Get Started!
To get started, dog owners can register for upcoming class sessions, with registration typically opening in June. Information regarding classes and registration is available on their Class Calendar & Registration page.
