New Member Information

Are you new to our club and interested in taking classes? 

Membership is not required to enroll in our classes, however our members do get first priority in signing up. If you are new to our club, we encourage you to join! 

You'll begin with a 4 month Associate membership. Once that Associate Membership has expired, you'll have the ability to join our club as a Regular member. 

If you are new to our club, do not have a current membership, have not taken classes with us before, or just want to participate in our Drop-in sessions for Obedience, Rally or Conformation, then you'll need to become an associate member. 

Associate Membership - $40 and valid for 4 months

• May apply for regular membership after 4 months of associate membership
• Second priority for class sign up
• Special Club Events
• Earn VIP Points by volunteering
• Eligible to be on a committee
• Free Drop-in classes*
• Includes all family members/dogs in the same household

*Note: Dogs must meet certain criteria to participate in Drop-in Obedience, Rally or Scent Work

• Obedience: Dogs must be able to heel, sit, down, stay
• Rally: Dogs must have competed our Rally Novice Courses class, or have the equivalent experience and be approved by our training director
• Scent Work: Dogs must be able to alert on all 3 odors (Birch, Anise, Clove)

Our regular membership is only available once you've completed your 4 month associate membership. 

Note: All applications for regular membership must be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
 

Members whose dues become delinquent will need to re-apply as an associate member. Regular members are delinquent after January 31st and Associate members become delinquent 30 days after their membership expires

As a regular member, you will have the following benefits: 

Regular Members - $30 for the class year (January thru October)

• First priority for class sign up
• Invitations to Special Club Events
• Earn VIP Points by volunteering
• Eligible to vote
• Eligible to be a board member
• Eligible to chair a committee
• Free Drop-in classes**
• Includes all family members/dogs living in the same household

**Note: Dogs must meet certain criteria to participate in Drop-in Obedience, Rally or Scent Work

• Obedience: Dogs must be able to heel, sit, down, stay
• Rally: Dogs must have competed our Rally Novice Courses class, or have the equivalent experience and be approved by our training director
• Scent Work: Dogs must be able to alert on all 3 odors (Birch, Anise, Clove)

If you have multiple family members who will be handling your dog, we require each person to sign our waiver.