The Syracuse Obedience Training Club, Inc. is an AKC-licensed obedience club and a New York State-registered 501(c)3 educational corporation (organized not-for-profit) offering public education through classes and other activities.
Founded in 1960, SOTC is one of the oldest and largest dog obedience training clubs in the Northeast, with over 300 members.
The Club conducts business, offers classes, and hosts regional competitions and other public events at 6392 Deere Road in Syracuse, near Carrier Circle. This fully equipped facility (19,000+ square feet) is climate controlled, with special mat and turf flooring and extensive sound dampening.
A Board of Directors and Officers manage the Club’s business and its significant financial assets.
The members of SOTC's Board, like the instructors and other members who do the day-to-day work of the Club, are all volunteers.
Mission Statement
The objects of the Club are set out in SOTC's Constitution (Art. 1 sec. 2):
1. To promote the sport of dog obedience.
2. To disseminate knowledge regarding obedience training.
3. To conduct classes for the training of handlers and their dogs.
4. To encourage the training of judges.
5. To encourage and cooperate with individuals and other groups with similar purposes.
6.
To hold and support obedience trials, tracking tests, exhibitions, and
matches under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.
7. To promote cooperation and good sportsmanship among its members in the training and exhibition of dogs.
