Catawba Valley Obedience Club, Hickory NC

About Us

Members of the Catawba Valley Obedience Club are dog owners, breeders, trainers and exhibitors who meet weekly to train and socialize their dogs.

Our purpose is to promote the advancement of well-behaved dogs and responsible dog ownership. CVOC is a non-profit organization founded in 1981. All our instructors are volunteers.

Our Objectives Catawba Valley Obedience Club Training, Hickory NC

To promote and further the advancement of well-trained dogs, sound of body and mind.
To improve the training skills of the members in the training of their dogs.
To promote cooperation and good sportsmanship among the members in the training and exhibition of dogs.
To sponsor and promote education and training activities for all dogs in the Catawba Valley area.
To promote proper dog care for the general public in the Catawba Valley area.
To conduct obedience matches, demonstrations, and exhibitions.
To promote and support legislation that specifically maintains our individual rights as dog owners and that which continues our ability to attend and exhibit at any and all dog-related sporting, performance and other events.

Membership Catawba Valley Obedience Club Training, Hickory NC

Membership is open to all who are interested in obedience training. Requirements are to have completed an obedience class with CVOC or elsewhere and be able to basic obedience exercises of SIT, DOWN, STAY, COME AND HEEL ON LOOSE LEASH. An evaluation of owner/dog team may be required. To request an evaluation, please email scmcgillen@gmail.com or senjiland@charter.net. PLEASE NOTE: Out of control dogs, excessive barking and lunging, and aggressions are not allowed in our group setting.

Membership applications are read and voted upon at the monthly meeting held the first Thursday of each month.

We have four types of Membership:
- Individual (18 years of age and above - $40)
- Family 1st adult, $40 plus each additional individual - $20)
- Junior (Under 18 years of age - membership and class applications must be signed by parent or guardian - $20)
- Senior (62+; $20)

As a volunteer organization, we request that all members participate when possible in club events and assist with set up and take down of training equipment on Thursday night training. See the Class Schedule for a list of classes offered and for the member-discounted rate. The club offers classes for the public and classes for club members.

Members are required to review our Etiquette statement.

PLEASE NOTE: Out of control dogs, excessive barking and lunging, and aggressions are not allowed in our group setting.

Members Training & Meeting Information Catawba Valley Obedience Club Training, Hickory NC

We train every Thursday evening starting at 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (around parking lot to back of building) inside Foothills Gymnastics located at 920 29th Ave NE, Hickory NC 28601. Exceptions for holidays or special events are announced.

A business meeting is held at Foothills Gymnastics starting promptly at 6:00 PM on the 1st Thursday of each month. Regular training follows immediately after the meeting.

Etiquette

CVOC takes training etiquette very seriously. Polite behavior on the part of both the dog and handler is expected. Be sure to read our Etiquette statement.