NEW MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE!!

For all handlers with puppies and dogs over 6 months you need to register online on this website.

To Register you need to

• 1.        Join online on the Moorabbin Obedience Dog Club website go to the MEMBERSHIP TAB, choose the membership category and click on the NEXT button,
  
• 2.       Complete the rest of the form and follow the prompts.
• 3.        The club is situated at G R Bricker Reserve, Rowans Road, Moorabbin, next to the football oval.
• 4.       Go to the  office
• 5.        Bring and present your dog’s vaccination certificate (a minimum of a C5 vaccination is required). For puppies they must      be double vaccinated.  This is an annual requirement.
• 6.       You will be given your membership badge which has to be worn each time you attend and train.
• 7.       Classes will start after registrations are finalised.

Please bring to your class, a collar and lead and lots of small soft dog treats and a favourite toy.

 REMINDER TO NEW MEMBERS

First Day 

Your membership registration is not complete (our system will show your membership is "Pending")  until you have shown the vaccination certificate for each dog you intend to train at the club. A minimum of C5 is required. On your first day you should head to the Office and show the vaccination certificate(s) so we can complete your membership approval.

On Sunday, all new members will join the First Day Class at 12.00 noon. You must present your vaccination certificate for each dog your train at the Club, we suggest you head to the office by 11.30 am if you have registered online. If you have not registered on-line please come at 11.15 am. After the First Day Class you will be advised the time of your future classes.

Once you have completed registration, we invite you and your dog into the Clubrooms for an information session, followed by an introductory class. Dogs are permitted into the Clubrooms on the first day only.

There will be no First Day classes on Wednesday nights.

Code of Conduct

Moorabbin Obedience Dog Club Inc has a strong link to the community and our service to that community as we help dog owners to learn to train their dogs. When you are at the club we have expectations that your interactions with each other will be respectful and will encourage fellow members in their pursuit to learn. The Committee of Management  has released the Code of Conduct to ensure the Club obtains their goals. 

Club Rules

A full set of rules is included in the information pack when you join. Some of the most important rules are as follows:-

• Membership badges must be worn when attending classes. A replacement "day pass" may be obtained from the office for a nominal fee.
• Be on time for your class, make sure you are at the grounds ready for class at least 10 minutes before class starts.
  
• Bitches in season and sick or injured dogs are not allowed on the training grounds.
• Dogs must be on lead at all times, except when engaged in off lead exercises with an instructor present.
• Dog droppings must be picked up immediately. Buckets and bags are provided for this purpose.
• Smoking is not permitted in classes or in the clubhouse.
• Children are welcome to train once they are 10 years old.
• Dogs that are tethered must not be approached, for safety reasons.
• Training will be cancelled when the temperature reaches 30°C.
• Dog abuse is not permitted under any circumstances

Equipment

We sell a good range of leather leads at very low prices. We can advise you on what would best suit your dog.