In order to attend any classes you will need to join the ACT Companion
Dog Club ... but joining is very easy. All you have to do is contact
the Club and register your interest. Unfortunately we currently don't
have any way of enrolling online, so don't send an email asking to be
enrolled ... it won't happen. Please phone the Club (on 6295 7764) or
drop by during office or training hours (see our contacts
page for details).
First, there are a few things you will need to know:
- Your dog must be fully immunised against distemper, canine hepatitis,
and parvovirus (the Club will not accept homoepathic vaccinations as
sufficient cover) - proof of vaccination is required or a letter from
a Vet stating that your dogs immunisation is adequate. This means your
dog will have to be at least 12 weeks of age before it can start classes.
- We have waiting lists ... especially for puppy classes and Agility & Flyball
intakes. We always get more interest than we have places available
... so please get your name down as soon as possible - drop by or call
the Club early to avoid disappointment (again ... don't send an email).
- There are 5 terms of Obedience classes a year and each term goes
for 8 weeks (see the Club calendar for term starting dates). Classes
are offered on Wednesday & Sunday mornings and Thursday nights
(see our page on class times for details). At the end of each term
there is a competition day for our senior classes (see the Club calendar
for dates) that is used to gauge whether a handler/dog team is ready
to progress to the next level of training.
- Agility and Flyball classes vary throughout the year ... check out
the current Agility and Flyball class times. These classes have entrance
requirements that involve demonstrating a basic level of control with
your dog off lead (having done the Advanced level Obedience training
is usually good enough).
Enrolment Checklist 1. Check when the next term starts (term
starting dates)
2. Determine which class and session you'd like to attend (class
times)
3. Look at our membership fees structure (membership & fees)
4. Review our Club rules (Club rules)
5. Phone or visit the Club during office or training hours (contact
us)
6. Enjoy!! |
