What Type of Membership Should I Apply For? 

If you're thinking about becoming a member, we're here to help you choose the right membership type.

When applying, there are a few key questions to ask:

1. What registration does my dog have?

• Main Register (Blue Certificate)
• Limited Register (Orange Certificate)
• Associate Register
• Sporting Register

If your dog is on the Main or Limited Register apply for one of the following:

• Ordinary Single Membership (for one person)
• Ordinary Double Membership (for two people living at the same address)

You may also be eligible for:

• Country Single/Double Membership (for those living more than 50km from Dogs West grounds)
• Pensioner Single/Double Membership (for eligible pensioners)

Main vs Limited Register:

• Main Register: Dogs can be shown, bred from, and exported.
• Limited Register: Dogs cannot be shown or bred but can compete in other dog sports like Obedience, Scent Work, and Sledding.

Need to upgrade from Limited to Main?
It is possible with the breeder’s signed consent — just a small fee applies!

If your dog is on the Associate Register or Sporting Register:

Apply for:

• Associate Single Membership (for one person)
•  Associate Double Membership (for two people living at the same address)

What is the Associate Register?
Open to unregistered purebred or cross-breed dogs. These dogs can still compete in most dog sports!

What is the Sporting Register?
For dogs registered with a recognised working, sporting, or performance dog association.
See the Dogs Australia list of recognised associations here.

2. What if I don't own a registered dog?

If you:

• Want to show another person’s dog
• Need access to Dogs West grounds for private dog walking
• Want to volunteer at a Dogs West event

You should apply for:
•    Handler Membership

Ready to Apply?

Click here to download the Membership Application Form.

In Summary Membership Eligibility at a Glance:

• Ordinary (Single/Double) - for owners of dogs on Main or Limited Register
• Associate (Single/Double)  - for owners of dogs on  the Associate or Sporting Register
• Handler - for people showing a dog that does not belong to them or using Dogs West grounds