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Berwick Obedience Dog Club offers a range of fun and interesting activities, making training your dog a rewarding experience whilst using positive and reward-based training methods. The aim of Berwick Obedience Dog Club is to educate members as to their r

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Member Benefits

As a member of Berwick Obedience Dog Club, you will enjoy:

  • Weekly instruction from top class successful instructors
  • Beginners Course for all new members
  • Positive reinforcement based training techniques
  • Obedience • Rally O • Agility • Flyball
  • Beautiful grounds and club rooms
  • SINGLE Membership = One person only who must be 18 years or over
  • FAMILY Membership = Two people 18 years or over living at the same address. Up to 2 additional handlers living at the same address at additional cost.

Please Note

  • No additional fees for multiple dogs. Dogs must be registered at the same address.
  • This fee covers ALL club activities.
  • A discount for current DOGS Victoria (Victorian Canine Association) members
  • A small fee applies when using EFTPOS or credit card when paying at the office and online.
  • No additional fees, no monthly fees, no more to pay

24/7/365. 

We welcome new members on “Joining Saturdays”. These are approximately every 4 weeks from February to November. Please check for the next “Joining Saturday” date in “Upcoming Events” before coming down.

Our online joining form is available 24/7 on our Membership page. However, to allow us processing time, applications must be submitted by midnight on Wednesday before the next "Joining Saturday" or your joining will be delayed to the following month.

Yes.

If you would like to see the training environment before you join, you are welcome to visit (without your dog) on any training Saturday to observe the classes in progress.

Just drop into the office to register and pick up a Visitor Badge.

Vaccination and insurance rules covering our members prevent us from offering a “try before you buy” test drive class.

There will be lots of people and dogs. Ask any instructor for guidance. Please arrive early. Join up is at 10:00am in February and March, 11:00am in April to November. One of our wonderful volunteer instructors will check off your name, inspect the equipment that you are using on your dog and advise where required. You will receive an information sheet to take to the office and collect your membership badge.

There will be a short orientation talk for new members.

You will be formed into class groups, based on your dog’s age. 20 weeks and under to a puppies class. The rest, based on their current size, Small, Medium or Large, then allocated to an instructor for optimal class size. 

Remember to bring along

  1. Lead & collar, please check our  Equipment Guide for appropriate gear.
  2. Your dog’s favourite food reward treat.(small pieces, easy to eat quickly, eg. roast chicken, hot dog, cheese etc)
  3. Get a head start on what you will be learning in Beginners, by having a look at  BEGINNERS CLASS  HANDOUT and Beginners 101 in our website library

Yes.

When applying, you will need to upload an image to verify that your dog has current vaccination.

Puppies must have received a C5 (Kennel Cough) vaccination as either their second or third vaccination. When discussing vaccination, please advise your vet that our training ground is public parkland in Narre Warren and therefore visited by dogs, rabbits and foxes.

The following are available during Club Hours on our Training day.

  • Club Shop – where you can purchase collars, leads, Club apparel, dog training accessories, doggy treats and more.
  • Club Canteen – which sells hot & cold drinks, hot food (Hot Dogs, Dim Sims, Pies, Pasties & sausage rolls plus a few sweet treats.
  • Clubroom – where you can enjoy a chat, drink, or snack, with or without your dog.
  • Volunteers - For guidance and support.
  • Dog Lovers - For social interaction.
Membership Types
Family Member
A family membership where all members reside at the same address.
  • Family Membership (2 Members)
    Annual - $160.00
  • Family Membership (3 members)
    Annual - $170.00
  • Family Membership (4 members)
    Annual - $180.00
Family Member VCA
A family membership where all family members have a Victorian Canine Association membership and resides at the same address.
  • Family VCA Membership (2 members)
    Annual - $139.50
Single Member
Single membership with access to all club facilities
  • Annual Single Membership
    Annual - $115.00
Single Member VCA
A single member who has a Victoria Canine Association Membership. Card membership number needs to be supplied for discount.
  • Single VCA Membership
    Annual - $104.50