Tennessee Valley Working
Dog Association
Rules and Regulations
1.
Club membership will be limited to 20 families.
All membership applications will be reviewed by the
board for acceptance into the club.
2.
Club dues will be $100 per quarter for members or
$15 per training session for non-members. Non-members
must sign a waiver prior to each training session.
3.
Club dues are due at the beginning of each
quarter (Jan. 1st, April 1st, July
1st, and Oct. 1st). If your club
dues are more than two weeks past due, you will not be
allowed to attend training. If your club dues are more
than 30 days past due, your membership may be revoked by
the board.
4.
You are responsible for your dog's behavior at
all times. Always keep him/her on a lead unless
otherwise directed by the instructor. Do not let
him/her wander at the end of the lead or sniff other
dogs. Do not handle or pet other dogs without first
asking the owner’s permission. All dogs must be kept in
a safe and secure crate. The dog may not be tied out to
the car, tree, or any object. Dogs are not to be left
in the care of small children.
5.
Our privilege of using these premises depends on
our ability to keep it clean. You are expected to clean
up after your dog and yourself. Do not let your dog
relieve himself/herself in or around the clubhouse or
training area. We suggest not feeding your dog until
after the training session that day.
6.
Comfortable clothing and shoes are suggested.
The club assumes no responsibility for lost or missing
articles. Purses or valuables should be left at home or
locked in your car.
7.
Your dog must be up to date on rabies
vaccinations, flea & tick preventative, and heart worm
medication if they are over 4 months old.
8.
If your dog appears to be sick, keep him/her at
home. If a dog shows signs of illness, disease, or
disability, the owner will be asked to seek veterinary
advice.
9.
Children must be under direct supervision at all
times. No children other than child handlers will be
permitted in the immediate training area.
10.
We reserve the right to excuse any person or dog
for any unacceptable behavior, attitude, physical
condition, or aggressive behavior toward any other
person or dog.
11.
All participants must sign a release form prior
to the start of training.
12.
No alcoholic beverages allowed on the property
during training sessions or during any other dog related
activities. Any person who appears to be intoxicated or
under the influence of illegal drugs will be asked to
leave the training area.
13.
Dog abuse will not be tolerated, this means
kicking of the dog, hitting, excessive use of a shock
collar, or miss handling.
14.
Dogs must be worked on a properly fitted collar
and leash; you must show obedience and control of your
dog before protection work can be started.
15.
Equipment is expensive. Please do not abuse it.
16.
Members are expected to show respect to all
members and their dogs, you are also expected to be on
time so we can move along with our training. You are
expected to help with trials, clean ups, and moving
equipment. This is your club, please take pride in it.
17.
A dog that has bitten or in the opinion of club
officers or board members shows a tendency of unprovoked
aggression towards people of other dogs must be
muzzled.
