ALBANY OBEDIENCE CLUB

We are holding 2 SW trials on Saturday, Feb 21, 2026.  Classes offered are Novice, Advanced, Excellent, Master Buried, and Novice, Advanced, Excellent Handler Discrimination.  You can see the premium here.

Session 1 classes will start January 4, 2026.  You can see the class schedule here.  Registration  for Instructors and First-ins is 12/8-12/9.  Regular registration for Members and Juniors opens 12/10.  Registration for non-members opens 12/13.  Regular registration closes 12/26.  Late registration will be available from 12/27-1/1 ($25 late fee).    You can register here. See Classes page for details. 

Members! Head on over to the Hybrid Meeting Forums page to see the various proposals regarding Hybrid Meetings.

We'll be holding our Novice Obedience Trials December 13-14.   See the Obedience Trials page for more details.

Jen Anderson will present a seminar on Working Buried, on Feb 7 at AOC.  All the working spots are filled and we are maintaining a waitlist.  There are ten audit spots available ($60).   Registration closes Jan. 30.  See Seminars page for details.

Our annual Happy Howlidays Party will be on Saturday, Dec 6 from 4-6PM. The party is open to all AOC juniors (including children of Members).  See AOC Junior page for details. 

Visit the Scent Work page to see pictures from the Scent Work trial!

Welcome to our newest forum: the Hybrid Meetings Forum.  Use this forum to discuss questions and solutions relating to the implementation of hybrid meetings.

The Amendment Forum  has been updated. Here you can read, comment on, and discuss the various amendments to be proposed at upcoming Membership Meetings.

We have two permanent fora going: Equipment Maintenance and   Building Improvements .  

You can access all the active fora on the Forum Summaries page.  All constructive thoughts are welcome!

Check the various events for volunteer opportunities.  There are plenty!