Quad City Dog Obedience Club-Officers

Established in 1967, we are a not-for-profit dog training club, offering a wide variety of classes and other canine related activities to our members and to the public.

We own a large, heated and air-conditioned club house and training facility located in Milan, Illinois.

We offer obedience classes at the Puppy, Beginner and Family Dog levels. We also offer a multi-level competition track for owners with a desire to compete in AKC Obedience or Rally Obedience.

Conformation classes and training facilities are available to our members.

Our classes are taught by a well-rounded, dedicated staff of volunteer instructors, under the direction of a Training Director. Beyond the Puppy Class level, all of our instructors have earned at least one competitive title on a dog.

QCDOC members are involved in many dog-related activities, including:
    -obedience trials and matches
    -obedience demonstrations around the
     area at nursing homes, libraries, schools, and festivals
    -therapy work, tracking, herding, hunting, conformation and agility

We also offer CGC testing by testers certified under the AKC's Canine GoodCitizen program, plus periodic seminars on dog training and dog care as well special events including certified temperament tests.

* * * NEW CLASSES * * * Start Every Month Sign Up Today!	Welcome to Quad Cities Dog Obedience Club Established in 1967, we are a not-for-profit dog training club, offering a wide variety of classes and other canine related activities to our members and to the public. We own a large, heated and air-conditioned club house and training facility located in Milan, Illinois. We offer obedience classes at the Puppy, Beginner and Family Dog levels. We also offer a multi-level competition track for owners with a desire to compete in AKC Obedience or Rally Obedience. Conformation classes and training facilities are available to our members. Our classes are taught by a well-rounded, dedicated staff of volunteer instructors, under the direction of a Training Director. Beyond the Puppy Class level, all of our instructors have earned at least one competitive title on a dog. QCDOC members are involved in many dog-related activities, including: -obedience trials and matches -obedience demonstrations around the area at nursing homes, libraries, schools, and festivals -therapy work, tracking, herding, hunting, conformation and agility We also offer CGC testing by testers certified under the AKC's Canine GoodCitizen program, plus periodic seminars on dog training and dog care as well special events including certified temperament tests.	* * Recently Adopted Shelter Dog?* * Click Here for a Special Deal!
Our goal is to further the sport of training, showing and breeding dogs and to foster good sportsmanship. We also strive to educate and assist the public in training their pet dogs.		Membership in the QCDOC is open to all dogs! In order to become a member, you must complete an entire class (usually 6 weeks) offered by the QCDOC. Annual membership is $125. Ask your instructor for details. Membership entitles you to attend any class, any time, with any dog. Our club holds monthly meetings, occasional social nights, fun matches, and participates in parades and demonstrations. Our club offers many volunteer opportunities, as well. Club Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.