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Working dog at heel position in the obedience ring, focused on the handler during a heeling pattern.
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North Carolina · 34 places

Obedience in North Carolina

Local trainers, clubs, facilities and upcoming events for obedience across North Carolina, gathered in one place.

Obedience · North Carolina

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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.

In North Carolina, obedience is most active around Hillsborough, Charlotte, and 20 other cities, with 8 upcoming events on the calendar.

1Trainers
17Clubs
8Facilities
8Upcoming events
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Trainers · 1

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Facilities · 8

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Clubs · 17

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On the calendar

Upcoming obedience events.

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