Current BDAG Members

Current members training a new dog or puppy…

Existing members who want to train a new puppy or new dog will normally be placed in the Introduction class. Existing members (who have trained with the club for 12 months or more) get preference for places in the introductory class, but we need 10 weeks’ notice to secure a place – after that time places are offered to new members. Where an existing member has achieved the Geelong Canine Citizen Award with another dog, consideration will be given to placing the new dog in a Foundation Beginners class.

Beyond the
introduction class

Once you have completed your first training term with BDAG, every effort will be made to place you in the most suitable class for subsequent terms. Please note that classes are filled on a first-registered and paid, first-placed basis, and occasionally your first preference for a class may not be possible.

Renew Your Annual Membership (due each January)

Membership is renewed each January for a 12 month period. To renew your membership, a trybooking registration process needs to be completed. This will be emailed to existing members to complete membership renewals.

Register to take a class in 2022

If you are an existing member and would like to register for training, please follow the term registration instructions emailed to you prior to each term.

If you are a new member (that is, you have not completed one full term of introduction training), go to Joining BDAG (New Members).

Important BDAG training dates

All terms run for 8 weeks

Block/Term #	Start	End
Term 1, 2023	Orientation for new members: Thursday 2 Feb 2023 Training commences: Thursday 9 February 2023	Thursday 30 March 2023
Term 2, 2023	Orientation for new members: Thursday 27 April 2023 Training commences: Thursday 4 May 2023	Thursday 22 June 2023
Term 3, 2023	Orientation for new members: Thursday 13 July 2023 Training commences: Thursday 20 July 2023	Thursday 7 September 2023
Term 4, 2023	Orientation for new members: Thursday 26 October Training commences: Thursday November 2. Note Term 4 timings dependent on Geelong Show	Thursday December 14 2023

Training normally commences on Thursdays of the second week of each school term, and continues for 8 weeks. There are some exceptions to accommodate the operations of the Geelong Show in October – info will be provided as it becomes available, and classes adjusted.

Orientation Night – is a requirement for new members. This is generally held on the first Thursday of each school term which is the week prior to commencement of training. No dogs come to Orientation Night.

Current BDAG fees

First Year Membership (first year only, unless membership lapses)

First year Single: $95
First year Family*: $110
First year Pensioner^ Single: $70
First year Pensioner Family: $85

First year membership includes a training treat pouch and administration cost

Annual membership fee – beyond first year (paid yearly, and due in January each year)

Standard Single: $45
Standard Family*: $60
Pension card holder Single: $20
Pension card holder Family: $35

Term training fee (paid per term for each dog; each term is generally 8 weeks of training)

Standard: $85
Pension card holder^: $50

^ we will need to view your pension card – a photo emailed to bdag.membership@gmail.com when you complete the registration process will be fine, or bring your card to Orientation Night. Pensioner Family membership requires all adults to have a pension card.

* a family is defined as people living at the same address. Family membership is often used when multiple people from the same family will be training the dog or training more than one dog. Family members cannot attend training with you or instead of you unless you have a Family Membership.

Remember to check the BDAG News Page for the latest info.