TYPE IndividualFamilySenior (60 and over)Junior (17 and under) (age of junior)

Last Name

First Name (of each person applying if joint membership)

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Home Phone

Work Phone

Email

Occupation

PLEASE INDICATE THE CLASSES YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH TCDTC

PuppyBasic HomeAdvanced BasicNoviceOpenUtility

Titles earned: CDCDXUDUDXOTCHRALLYAGILITYCHAMPIONSHIP

Other titles earned:

Guest attendance at TCDTC club meetings (indicate month/year)

Other training experience (classes, seminars, etc)

Why are you interested in joining this Club?

Would you be willing to attend meetings and help with the policy making of this club? YESNO

Do you have any special skills that would benefit the club?

By checking this box, I agree to abide by the constitution of this club and abide by the rules of the American Kennel Club

We hereby wish to sponsor the above applicant(s) and we are willing to work with and be available to the new member(s) to help them become familiar with the activities, members, regulations and training programs of Tri Cities Dog Training Club of Saginaw Bay, Inc.

Sponsor

Sponsor

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

DOG INFORMATION:

Breed, sex, number, age of dog(s)

What are your goals in the sport of obedience?

Have you been involved in other dog sports? If yes, please explain.

Are you a breeder of dogs? If yes, how many litters do you produce each year and what determines your breeding program?

Each year this club holds AKC trials, fun matches, and other functions that require work from the members. Would you be willing to help? YESNO

Would you be willing to assist in teaching classes once your skill level is reached to do so? YESNO

Other dog organizations you belong to and any offices currently held

Hobbies

FOR NEW MEMBERS:

1. Get involved! Attend meetings and other club activities, become an executive board member or a committee member. This is the only way you will get to know how the club really works.
2. Keep training!!!
3. Utilize your sponsors as a source for all aspects of obedience information.

FOR SPONSORS

1. Make sure current rules and policies of the club are fully explained to prospective or new members.
2. Encourage new members to continue training
3. Fullyexplain the activities of the club.
4. Call and remind new members of club functions,
   meetings, etc.
5. Encourage new members to attend obedience trials to observe the activities and participate in matches and show & go’s to practice their obedience skills as well as procedures to follow.
6. Make sure to be available to answer any questions relating to the club and its activities. Help them to understand obedience rules in general.