How to Join

Why You Should Join

Reduced class fees
Use of the building for individual training when classes are not in session
Fellowship with other dog trainers and enthusiasts
Being around people who share your interests and have a wide variety of expertise in all areas of dog sports will help you grow in your abilities to work with your dog
CCDTC is near Cincinnati and is easily reached from I-275 East

How to Join
It's easy as 1, 2 3

Take 14 weeks of training classes (several drop in classes or a combination of 3, 4, or 7 week classes).
Attend one general membership meeting (see dates)
Apply for membership (online form)

Download and complete the Membership Application, available above or by contacting CCDTCMembership. After filling out the membership application, you will need to obtain the signatures of two club member sponsors (usually two of your class instructors). Submit the completed application to the Membership Box at the Club Building or by mailing it to:

CCDTC Membership
6058 Kells Lane
Milford, OH 45150

Once your completed application has been received, your name will be published in the next edition of our bi-monthly newsletter, The Happy Howler. Current members will have a chance to comment on your application, and your membership will be voted on at the next monthly meeting following publication of your name in the newsletter, provided you have completed all other requirements.

Read the CCDTC Bylaws:

CCDTC Bylaws

Membership Fees and Service Hours

Single (1 Adult over 18): Dues $45 with 16 hours service
Single Senior (Adult over 60): Dues $41 with 16 hours service
Family (at most 2 adults, and children under 18 who live under the same roof, one of which must be a parent or legal guardian if the other member(s) is under 18 years old.): Dues $55 with 22 hours service
Family, Senior (2 Adults over 60): Dues $50 with 22 hours service
Lifetime: Dues $0 with 0 hours service
Lifetime Family: Dues $10 with appropriate service hours for family members Lifetime member pays no dues, but must pay $10 to upgrade to a family membership
Inactive: Dues $20 with 0 hours service (requires prior board approval)
Lifetime Inactive: Dues $0 with 0 hours service
Limited Instructor Membership: $45, no cleaning fee (info)
Cleaning Fees are an additional $50 per membership per year.

Penalty per hour not worked: $15.

CCDTC's membership year runs Oct. 1 through September 30th. Dues are calculated from the date a new member is voted into membership.

Membership Responsibilities
Members pay yearly dues and are expected to volunteer to help the club in some way. Membership carries a service requirement of 16 hours per year of service to the club for individual and 22 hours per family membership. There are many ways in which you can volunteer in the club.

Teach or assist in classes
Help at Show-N-Gos, trials, or other club sponsored events
Work on a committee
Become a club officer

Whatever your interests and abilities, there are ways you can use those abilities to help the club. Check the Members Information
page to see where volunteers are needed.