Your annual Club membership allows you to:
- attend up to five sessions of eight-week training classes per year (if you are doing the obedience course); with each session having a one hour weekly obedience class;
- have full use of the fully fenced club grounds and facilities;
- receive support from experienced instructors for you and your dog in your training; and
- have the opportunity to socialise your dog in a safe, fun environment where you can meet other club members and receive invites to all club activities.
Applying to join
The club has moved to an online registration and renewal system.
This can be used for
- Session 3 new registrations
- Renewals (including grounds use only memberships)
- Adding additional dogs to an existing membership
Members wishing to register dogs for additional activities (such as Flyball, Rally-O or Scent works) should email the club to ascertain availability of places and eligibility requirements.
In order to join TDTC you must provide evidence of current vaccination and pay your fees in full.
If you have any difficulties with the online registration please email the club on tdtc@bigpond.com.
Link to online registration (will open in a new tab)
A user guide is available to assist you if needed
TDTC Membership Registration Guide
Membership Fees
The Membership fee is comprised of $70 joining fee, $70 club membership and $50 activity fee.
The annual club membership covers a weekly class in your chosen activity; use of the club grounds and facilities; support for you and your dog in your training, the opportunity to socialise your dog in a safe, fun environment; meet other club members and receive invites to all club activities. The membership is for all members of your household 11 years of age and over.
Obedience Training
- New member – $190
- Annual Renewal – $120
More than one dog?
- A two or more dog family (where both dogs attend a class or have grounds membership) will be $50 per additional dog
Additional activities*
If you wish to do an additional activity:
- Additional activities – $50 – $75 per activity*
* Please check the Obedience Level required to start dog sport classes. Agility and flyball attract a $25 equipment levy – e.g. a new membership for one dog where the included activity is agility or flyball will be $215 for 12 months of training in that activity.
Ground use only membership
Need to take a break from training or perhaps your dog has finished with the formal classes and activities, but you would still like to remain a member with access to the club grounds, facilities and events? Please fill in the Membership Application Form..
Grounds use only is $80 per year for one dog plus an addtional $50 per extra dog. For example, a family with 3 dogs will be $80 + $50 + $50 = $180.
Temporary membership
The club runs workshops throughout the year, which requires non-members to be become temporary members of the club for the period of the workshops. To become a temporary member, please fill in and return the membership form indicating you wish to be a temporary member.
Late enrolments
Depending on enrolment numbers we may be able to accept late enrolments. If you have a last minute / late enrolment it’s best to email us as our phone is not attended regularly, and may result in a delay in our volunteers clearing the answering machine. Please be aware that numbers are limited and priority will be given based on the date that your enrolment is completed (i.e. you have provided your application form, your vaccination certificate and payment of club fees).
Refunds
Please note that the club is unable to provide refunds on membership fees once you have commenced training.
Discounts
Provide a certificate to show that your puppy has graduated from Puppy School or other formal training and receive a $20 discount. This discount is available to dogs up to and including six months of age.