Resources
Files and forms about the Club’s governance, policies, joining and renewal processes and annual awards.
Useful links about responsible dog ownership and recreational opportunities in the ACT and surrounding region. Additional links to peak bodies for dog sports and dog welfare as well as recommended online training resources.
FILES AND FORMS
Rules, policies and advice
ACT CDC Constitution
Sets out the purpose of the Club, its management framework and the roles and responsibilities of the Committee, instructors and other members.
Rules for the Conduct
of Elections
Procedures governing the nomination and election of Committee members at the Club’s Annual General Meeting.
Work, Health and Safety Policy
Sets out the obligations of workers, volunteers, contractors, members and visitors under work, health and safety legislation.
Training Ethos
A policy statement on the Club’s rewards-based force-free training principles and practices (including permitted and prohibited equipment)
Using the Club Grounds
Rules and protocols that members must follow when accessing the Club facilities during classes and out of hours.
Adverse Weather Policy
Policy and guidelines concerning the impact of weather, and other environmental conditions, on Behavior Training classes.
Kennel Cough Information
Information on the symptoms, care, treatment and prevention of Kennel Cough, a contagious illness affecting dogs.
Dog Arousal and Aggression Policy
Framework for reporting and investigating dog-to-dog and dog-to-human incidents that pose a risk to the safety and welfare of members .
COVID-19 Ready Reference Guide
A summary of member obligations under Stage 7b of the Club’s COVID-19 Safety Plan.
Social media policy and guidelines
Advice on the management of the Club’s social media channels and obligations of members when using social media.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to join the Club? Need more information? Read this document before contacting us.
FILES AND FORMS
Membership forms
Additional Activity or Dog
CDC Additional Activity or Dog form, for existing members who wish to register for an additional activity or add a new dog to their membership.
FILES AND FORMS
Activities
Agility Information and Application Pack
Agility Information and Application Pack – to be filled out and returned to the office.
Flyball Application Form
Flyball application form – to be filled out and returned to the office.
FILES AND FORMS
Annual Awards
Notification of Title
Use this form to apply for a special memento if you have gained an ANKC or AFA title for any dog sport supported by the Club during the year. Applications close 7 November each year.
Clear Round Agility Award Application
Use this form if you and your dog have achieved a high number of qualifications (regardless of placings) in ANKC Agility trials held in the ACT during the year. Applications close 7 November each year.
Novice Agility Dog of the Year Application
Use this form if you and your dog have gained your Agility Dog (AD) and Jumping Dog (JD) titles. The last qualification for at least one of the titles needs to be gained during the year. Applications close 7 November each year.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Useful Resources
ACT Regional Links
ACT Government: Exercising your dog
ACT Government: Responsible dog ownership
ACT Government: Water quality in local lakes and ponds
ACT Government: Domestic Animal Services
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council: Responsible dog ownership