Our History
The Canterbury Canine Obedience Club has a rich history spanning over six decades of service to dog owners in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.
Club Founded
The Canterbury Canine Obedience Club was formed by a group of enthusiastic dog owners.
First Training Classes
The club held its first training classes at the old A & P Show grounds.
Deans Avenue
The club moved to Deans Avenue for training.
Lincoln Road Grounds
Officially opened its grounds at 82 Lincoln Road, Christchurch, where it became very well known.
Marylands Reserve
The Club moved to its present site on Marylands Reserve as the tenant of the Waimairi District Council (now part of the Christchurch City Council area), who gave the Club considerable help in re-siting.
Validation Park
The club continues to operate at 19 Birmingham Drive, Middleton, offering a full range of training programs and competitions.
The First 30 Years
A detailed history of the club's first 30 years was compiled by Zane Colville. This comprehensive document covers the founding members, early competitions, and the development of the club.
CCOC: The First 30 Years
Compiled by Zane Colville - A comprehensive history of the club's early years.