Club Rules
All dog owners must observe these rules when attending Gisborne Dog Training Club courses or events.
Never let your dog off the lead
Ensure that your dog is on the lead before you let them out of your vehicle. Keep your dog on the lead at all times unless instructed by your trainer.
All dogs must be fully vaccinated and registered
See vaccination requirements below and ensure that your dog is registered with the Gisborne District Council
Clean up after your dog
Bring poo bags with you to training and clean up after your dog. Emergency poo bags are available inside the club room. Please also ensure that your dog does not urinate on any of the gear we are using, car tyres, gate posts on the way into the club and or on the sheds.
Some dogs are required to wear muzzles
American Pit Bull Terriers, Dogo Argentinos, Brazilian Fila and Japanese Tosa breeds are all required muzzles on Club Grounds.
Bitches in heat
Are not allowed at the Club Grounds
By agreeing to the Club Rules
By agreeing to Club Rules you are agreeing to keep yourself and others safe by following trainers instructions and Club Rules. Gisborne Dog Training Club will not accept liability for injury to dogs or humans whilst attending classes.
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Vaccination Information
If in doubt, contact your vet and ask them to provide verification that your dog has been fully vaccinated.
If your dog's vaccination schedule does not comply with the following, you will not be able to enrol in the course of your choice.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PARVO VACCINATIONS
For puppies aged under 6 months old
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Minimum of 3 parvo injections with the last being when the puppy is at least 12 weeks old. A stand down period of at least 10 days required after the last vaccination
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If your vet has a 4 vaccination regime you will be required to complete the full course of 4 vaccinations with a stand down period of at least 10 days after the last vaccination.
Any dog aged between 6 – 24 months
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A minimum of 2 parvo injections and stand down period of minimum of 10 days after the last injection.
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If the due date of the vaccination is exceeded by 3 weeks or more, the entire vaccination course needs to be re-started.
About Gisborne Dog Training Club
This club was first incorporated in 1971. It is run by volunteers who share a passion for dog training and helping humans to train their dogs.
We have a committee, comprising of 10 members. Committee meetings are held regularly.
An annual general meeting is held in March/April each year. Our AGM will be advertised on Facebook and here on our website. To hold a position within the committee, you must first be a member of the Club and volunteer to run at least one Basic Obedience Training Course per year. Training can be given to run this course.
If you are interested in joining the Gisborne Dog Training Club, membership is $30 per annum per individual. Should you wish to join as a family, the cost is $35. Instructing Members - those running a training session per year $25 per annum. Membership entitles you to discounts on club courses, and access to the members page on this website.
Want to Join the Pack?
If you are interested in joining the Gisborne Dog Training Club, we hold Membership Days twice a year to sign up. These are advertised on our Facebook and here. Like our Facebook page to receive updates!
