Shelby County Obedience Club

Shelby County Obedience Club offers beginner obedience classes for pet owners and conformation handling classes for handlers and their conformation dogs. For members, additional classes are available in competition obedience, agility, rally, and tracking. Individual members also participate in various dog sports such as herding, hunting, earthdog, lure coursing, therapy, and schutzhund.

Public conformation classes, run-throughs, and obedience/agility show’n’gos are also offered to help prepare for competition. The basic beginner obedience class is a six-week program, with registration offered every other month. Classes are held at their training building. Participants need a 6-foot leash (no chains or retractable), a well-fitted collar, and treats/toys. All dogs must have current Rabies, Parvovirus, and DHLP vaccinations, with records checked at registration. Class sizes are limited, and face masks are required.

Pricing Summary

Basic obedience classes are $125 for a six-week session. A discounted rate of $70 is available for rescue or shelter-adopted dogs. Payment is accepted by cash or check only at registration; credit cards are not accepted.

Policies

All dogs must have current Rabies, Parvovirus, and DHLP vaccinations; records are checked at registration. Intra-trac Bordetella and Corona vaccinations are recommended but not required. Classes and meetings may be canceled due to bad weather if Memphis and/or Shelby County public schools are closed. In such cases, classes will meet on the regular day of the next week and be extended by the missed class.

Shelby County Obedience Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping members develop their dogs into better companions. They offer beginner obedience classes for pet owners and conformation handling classes for handlers and their conformation dogs.

For SCOC members, the club provides classes in competition obedience, agility, rally, and tracking. Individual members also engage in various dog sports such as herding, hunting, earthdog, lure coursing, therapy, and schutzhund.

The club also offers conformation classes and run-throughs, as well as obedience and agility show’n’gos, which are open to the public. These are designed to help prepare both handler and dog for competition. Basic beginner obedience classes are six weeks long, with registration offered every other month at their training building.

Accomplishments

Shelby County Obedience Club is a nonprofit organization. Its members and their dogs have achieved numerous titles and awards in various dog sports and disciplines, including Canine Good Citizenship (CGC), Rally (Novice, Advanced, Excellent, RAE), Obedience (Beginner Novice, Novice, Utility, UDX), Agility (Open Fast, Excellent, Master Agility Champion), Herding, Lure Coursing, and Hunting.

How to Get Started!

To get started, interested individuals can call 901-458-6556 and leave a message for information on beginner obedience or conformation classes, or club membership. Member volunteers will return calls as soon as possible. Registration for the basic obedience class is offered every other month at their training building. Attendees must bring proof of vaccination to registration, but dogs should be left at home for registration. For notifications on conformation, obedience, and agility show’n’gos, individuals can fill out an email announcement list form or email INFO@ShelbyCountyObedienceClub.com.