
The first meeting of Miami Obedience
Club was held on Dec 11, 1961. Anyone interested in dog obedience was
encouraged to attend. After a general discussion explaining the many
purposes of an obedience club, an election of officers was held so that
the functions of the club could begin.
Letters were sent to the AKC stating the club's intention of becoming
an AKC sanctioned club, and after much correspondence, the AKC approved
the club to hold sanctioned matches. The first of these matches was
held in 1962, followed by 3 additional matches the next year.
Twenty eight months after the first Miami Obedience Club meeting, the
AKC permitted us to host our first licensed trial. This first trial
took place on April 19, 1964 realizing the dream of becoming an AKC
licensed club.
Over the years, Miami Obedience Club has hosted over 90 Obedience
trials. We have branched out to offer training and trials in Agility
and Rally as well.
Club Officers
President: Pat Kopco
Vice President: Randy Reed
Treasurer: Nancy Atkins
Recording Secretary: Lynn Proe
Corresponding Secretary: Cori Gacusana
Board of Directors
Carol Ann Klein
Jackie Kurzban
Dave Proe
Keith Staub