General Information About Joining TVWDA
Everyone is welcome to come and watch our training. You may bring your dog(s) and participate but you must bring proof that the dog(s) are current with all shots. You do not have to join immediately....come, participate, and make sure that you and your dogs are comfortable with us and our training. The first step to effective training is attendance and enjoyment of both the dogs and the owners. It requires both parties to make a good team -- If either the dog or the owner does not enjoy participating eventually you will quit attending. You do not have to start training at any particular time or level.
Unlike a large percentage of training classes which have certain times that you can join, we allow you the flexibility of joining the organization at any time. Your dog does not have to be at a certain level of training to join. Our training is designed so that every dog and every aspiring trainer can start immediately. The classes are tailored to each individuals current level and speed of training. Dogs that learn quickly are not hindered by dogs advancing at a slower rate. Every breed of dog is welcome. Our members participate with German Shepherds, Dobermans, Belgian Malinois, Rotties, Bull Dogs, Collies, Australian Shepherds, Tervurens, Great Danes, etc. Every dog has a purpose and we like to be able to help find that purpose and allow that dog to reach its full potential. If you decide to join the Tennessee Valley Working Dog Association, the annual dues are as follows: TVWDA Club dues: $400 for the year or $100 per quarter
