How do I join?
Macedon Ranges Obedience Dog Club has an intake of new members on the first Sunday of every month.
Register and pay online at https://www.macedonrangesdogclub.org.au/join/new-membership.
Once we receive your payment a representative from the club will contact you to book you into the new induction course.
What to bring?
Your dog/s, collar and lead. Of course we also have leads and collars are available at our well stocked shop at the club. All available to members at a reduced cost.
What age can my puppy start coming to Macedon Ranges Obedience Club?
Puppies must be a minimum age of 16 weeks and fully vaccinated before they can start training..
How much does it cost?
FEES
- Joining Fee $30.00
- Single membership $10.00 (plus $7.50 Dogs Victoria levy)
- Family membership $20.00 (plus $15.00 Dogs Victoria levy)
TRAINING FEE
- Each training day $4.00 (Includes a weekly raffle ticket)
Can my child train our dog?
Children under age of 12 are not normally permitted to train dogs. If the handler is under the age of 16 they must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.
When do you meet?
- Beginners, Class 1 and Class 2 are held at 10.15am every Sunday morning.
- Class 3, Class 4 and Class 5 are held at 9am every Sunday morning.
- Rally O from 10.15am.
- In summertime we run twilight training sessions on a Wednesday night.
My dog has never had obedience training and he/she is an adult. Can we still start training?
Of course! We have many dogs that have joined our club as adults.The saying 'you cant teach an old dog new tricks' could not be more untrue.
My dog is not good with other dogs. Can l still come?
Of course! We understand that some dogs need a little more space.
However, please contact us before you come with your dog so that we can arrange to assess your dog, and please also familiarise yourself with our Unsocial and Aggressive Dog Policy.
Once we meet and assess your dog, if required, we will provide a bandana for your dog to wear to signify to others not to approach without checking with you first.
Dogs in season or sick
Bitches in season not permitted at the club grounds.
Dogs that are sick are not permitted at the club grounds.
Code Red Days?
Training will not be held on these days as the grounds are an evacuation centre for the Riddell's Creek surrounding areas.
Can I bring treats for my dog?
No. The club does not endorse food rewards for good behaviour. It uses praise as a method of encoragement.