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Southern California · 17 places

Obedience in Southern California

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

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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.

Around Southern California, Obedience is most active in Ventura, City of Industry, and 21 other cities, with 15 upcoming events on the calendar.

12Clubs
5Training facilities
15Upcoming events

Obedience around Southern California, mapped.

Map of 17 obedience venues around Southern California
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Training facilities in Southern California.

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Clubs in Southern California.

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Upcoming Obedience events.

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Teach or host Obedience in Southern California?

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Breeds built for Obedience.

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Meet adoptable Obedience dogs.

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