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California · 11 places

Obedience in California

Local trainers, clubs, facilities and upcoming events for Obedience across California, gathered in one place.

Obedience · California

Getting started near you.

A precision test of handler-dog teamwork — heeling patterns, recalls, stays, retrieves, jumps, scent discrimination, and directed exercises judged on accuracy and control, with deductions for every imprecision.

In California, Obedience is most active around Ventura, Bakersfield, and 8 other cities.

1Trainers
6Clubs
4Facilities
0Upcoming events
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On the map

Obedience across California, mapped.

Map of 11 obedience venues around California
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Where to train

Trainers, facilities & clubs in California.

Trainers · 1

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Facilities · 4

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Clubs · 6

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