HISTORY

• The Victoria Dog Obedience Club (VDOC) was founded on June 25, 1981.
•  American Kennel Club (AKC) Obedience Matches began in March of 1982.
•  First Spring and Fall Obedience Classes began in March 1982.
• In October of 1984, VDOC began a spay-neuter program in Victoria, known today as P.A.W.S., Pets Are Worth Saving.
• Approval came in 1986 from AKC to hold our first sanctioned obedience match .
• VDOC became a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization in 1986
• Pets with Santa became an annual fundraiser in 1986.
• VDOC officially holds it first Sanctioned Obedience Trial in 1989.
• The AKC introduced the Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) in 1992. VDOC members were on the ground floor giving input to perfect the test of what it is today.
• Club members volunteered at the local rescue facility, caring for over 150 animals locating rescue groups and raising money for the efforts during the floods of 1998.

ACTIVITIES

• The VDOC hosts 11 meetings annually which involve other members that share the same interest.
• During the Month of December in leu of a meeting the VDOC offers Pets with Santa to the General Public as an annual fundraiser.
• An annual 2 day Sanctioned Obedience Trial is held once a year bringing in owners and there dogs from all over the State of Texas and surrounding states.
• The CGC is offered at the completion of each obedience class for students and members.
• Schedule an annual Awards Banquet for active involvement with club activities for members and their dogs.

PURPOSE

• Host seminars on obedience, behavior and dog-related subjects.
• Keep cost down on obedience classes so that all member of our community can afford to attend for the social welfare of our canine friends..
• Beneficiaries of our fundraising activities include local charities such as Adopt-a-Pet, Six Flags Humane Society now Dorothy O'Conner Humane Society, P.A.W.S.(Pets Are Worth Saving) and the City of Victoria/Victoria County Animal Control which are active within our community.
• Offer the Canine Good Citizen testing as a way to educate members and our students about being a good member of our community.
• Offer obedience trials annually under the regulations of the American Kennel Club, attracting competitors throughout Texas and surrounding states.
• Provide support, information, and training which helps ensure a long and loving relationship between owners and dogs through obedience training.
• Retain the best instructors to teach VDOC obedience classes, socializing, problem solving and promoting responsible dog ownership by utilizing up to date training methods and positive motivational methods.
• Stress the importance of spay and neuter programs to reduce the population of unwanted pets which are homeless or in shelters.
• The VDOC is a non-profit organization and our Constitution prohibits any member from profiting from VDOC funds.
• Club members are active in venues such as obedience, agility, tracking, therapy & conformation.

 MEETINGS

• General meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month  except in December.
• Meetings are held in the Victoria Mall Food Court in Front of Sears.
• The meetings begin at 7:00 PM. Mall policy does not allow us to bring our dogs to these meetings. 
• Membership dues are $10.00 per member or $15.00 for family.
• Due to programs, every now and then there will be a change in location or cancellation of a meeting.  If you plan to attend please contact someone within the club in advance. Guests are always welcome!!

 CONTACTS

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