Richmond Dog Obedience Club - RDOC

08/30/2025

Mark your calendar! RDOC will be holding a Pet First Aid and CPR seminar, February 21, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This will be a hands-on certification class with each student receiving a pocket First Aid Guide. Mark your calendars for registration opening at 9 a.m., 20 participants, on January 3, 2026. Members $100, Non-members $125. This seminar will also give 7 hrs. of C.E.U. credits for ACOs.

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08/17/2025

There is still time to register for our NASDA clinic on September 6 and 7, presented by Aleta Channel with Bear Creek K9 Sports. Visit our website at rdoc.org for more information. To register, click on the Training and Registration tab, scroll down to Upcoming Run-Thrus / Seminars. We have 4 working spots open on Saturday and 2 spots Sunday. This is a clinic you and your dog are going to love.

08/13/2025

With the recent passing of a young doberman who was accidentally left in a vehicle, please consider doing this to your WAZE app.

08/11/2025

RDOC's September 26-28, 2025, has opened for registration at Sugarloaf Mountain Racing:
https://www.sugarloafmountainracing.com/ #/
Fun Runs will be Friday and Saturday after the trial, weather permitting. Visit rdoc.org for the Premium for more details under Trials and Events tab. For questions, contact the Trial Chairperson: Sarah Grindstaff : [email protected].

Instructions: Click on any club logo and select the events you wish to enter. Check out with a valid credit card, and an email with instant event confirmation will be sent to you. Fill out and sign...

08/02/2025

Just a reminder that RDOC is hosting two half day Beginner NASDA seminars, September 6 and 7 (you only need to attend one). This is a fun dog sport where the Judge hides the rat in a box, you know where the rat is and the JUDGE makes the call! Visit https://www.rdoc.org/trials-events to sign up for either a working spot or audit spot.

RDOC provides Dog Training Services for Puppy and Adult Dogs

07/15/2025

BARN HUNT CLINICS - Cumberland, VA. Time is of the essence, as one of the dates offered is July 27th. Please see Flyer/registration form for details.
July 27, 2025 / Sunday / 8:00 am to 11:30 am
Aug 9, 2025 / Saturday / 8:00 am to 11:30 am
Aug 16, 2025 / Saturday / 8:00 am to 11:30 am
Aug 30, 2025 / Saturday / 8:00 am to 11:30 am

07/14/2025

Have you been wondering what NASDA is all about? Are you hearing other people talk and you don't get!? Here's your opportunity to come check it out . . .

Visit our website: rdoc.org, scroll down to Events under Registration and register to attend a half day seminar on either Saturday, September 6 (noon-4 p.m.) or Sunday, September 7 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) at RDOC with Aleta Channell, owner of Bear Creek K9 Sports.

Aleta with do rat introductions, Trailing and Locating, Lost Item*, Urban Locating, and Shed Dog. Aleta will discuss the NASDA Games – Distance, You Make the Call, Elusive Rats, Got Rat, Silence, and Roll of the Dice.

*please bring a cloth or leather wallet, pair of gloves, pair of socks, keys (up to three on key ring). Make sure these are scented with YOUR scent. Put all the items in a Gallon baggie with your name on it.

For more information on NASDA (North American Sport Dog Association) visit: https://nasda.dog/

For more details, visit our website and read the flyer. If you still have questions, feel free to comment below.

07/12/2025

Aleta Channell Cumberland, VA (Central, VA) - Is checking to see if there is enough interest for an Intro to Barn Hunt Clinic on any of the following 2025 dates: Sunday, July 27th; Saturday, August 9th; Saturday, August 16th; Saturday, August 30th. If so, please comment below or message her which date works best for you, as there will be a minimum # of working teams required to hold. If you know anyone interested that have never done BH, please feel free to share!

05/04/2025

Two-day workshop - I CU Breaking The Rules. See below flyer for more details. Merissa Dubraque-Kreidler

03/25/2025

Pictures from RDOC's FCAT have been posted to Tyler Hart Photography at:

RDOC Fast Cat, 3/14-3/16

03/15/2025

RDOC will have this adorable Blanket by Boo up for grabs tomorrow. The owner graciously donated the blanket to the club to raffle off. Tickets will be $5 each, and you do not have to be present to win. We will draw the winning ticket at noon.

03/11/2025

RDOC will be holding Urban Locating and Lost Item run thrus Friday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our FCAT at Hanover-Cold Harbor Ruritan Park. Introduction to the rat and $5 per run thru. If you want to try Lost Item, please bring a glove, sock, key, or wallet that has your scent. You do not have to be registered for the FCAT to participate. Your dog will love it! 🐀