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logo-original.jpgSwansea Dog Obedience Club (SDOC) had its origins in a small summer obedience school operated by Judy Rich. The classes were held in Swansea Park, Toronto, hence the current name of the Club. The summer classes originated in 1970, but soon expanded to winter classes at West Park Public School, with Bob and Sylvia Milne coming on board with Judy.
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Governance and Executive

The Swansea Dog Obedience Club is an officially accredited club of the Canadian Kennel Club. This recognition allows the Club to hold CKC approved Obedience events of the sport (Obedience trials, etc.). We also have our Constitution and By-laws approved and on file with the CKC.

The Constitution and By-laws of the Club outline the aims and objectives of the Club, geographical operating area, membership requirements, dues and organizational structure.

The Club is governed by the members who elect, annually, a Board of Directors, to manage the Club. The Board of Directors comprise the following :

  • President

  • Secretary

  • Treasurer

  • Training Director

  • and 3 other Directors
    (one of these three will be appointed Vice-President by the Board)

    The President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer must be residents of Canada and Canadian Kennel Club members in good standing.

The 2010 Board of Directors are
President Debbie Barnett
Vice President
 Cathy Richardson
Secretary Chantal Rioux
Training Director Alberta Smart
Treasurer Alberta Smart
Director Kathryn James
Director Kelly Nesbitt