Membership Information - Club Policies
Demo Guidelines - Contact Information

Goleta Valley Dog Club was founded by a group of individuals devoted to having fun with their friends; both two and four legged. We take great pride in providing an atmosphere that is beginner, family and community friendly while also providing a place for our more advanced dog sport athletes to practice and learn.  Our members enjoy many forms of participation, whether it's a fun-filled hour each week in the park with their dogs, or preparation for the Agility National Championships.  We currently offer weekly classes in dog sports such as Agility, Rally Obedience, and Flyball.  Our classes are open to everyone including, purebred or mixed breed dogs, dogs and owners of any age and any level of ability.  Agility, Rally, and Flyball classes are available from beginning levels, all the way up to advanced. Classes are taught by knowledgeable and experienced instructors who are committed to providing quality lessons that are informative, safe and fun. See the News Press article about GVDC.

Agility and Rally classes are held on Fridays, Saturday and/or Sunday mornings at Girsh Park in Goleta. Please check our "Classes" page if you’d like more details and the calendar for class schedule.  We also offer weekly club agility practices for dogs that have completed introductory agility classes with GVDC or another organization.  We also offer Agility and Rally “Pay and Plays,” seminars and workshops, private training, and occasionally sanctioned ASCA Agility and APDT Rally Trials as well.

GVDC was founded in 2001 by four friends who wanted a fun place to play with and train their dogs in a welcoming and casual atmosphere. Mark Granaroli ( Flyball Instructor), Anne Swan (Rally and Agility Instructor), Mia Grant (Agility Instructor), and Jenny Granaroli (Flyball Instructor) continue to devote themselves to the club and its direction. It is this committee that makes the decisions for the club based on their general consensus. In the case that the committee feels as though there is an issue that should be brought before the entire club, the committee will call a club meeting. The committee welcomes thoughts, ideas, questions or comments and any help that you feel as though you can provide. Any and all members of the committee can be contacted at GVDCdogs@aol.com.

Membership

There are a number of benefits to joining the GVDC. Members can attend practice sessions at no cost and receive discounts for classes, workshops, "Pay N' Plays" and seminars. Members can also participate in club demonstrations and are invited to submit photos for their own online photo album on the "Our Dogs" page. We also throw a party or two each year!

Memberships are renewable every year in September and dues are $40 a year, per family. If you join the club May - August, pay just $20 and then renew in September with a $40 dues payment. Members may also want to purchase a club T-shirt (which you'll need to wear at club demos) for $10.

Click for a copy of the GVDC Member Information form. Make out checks to Goleta Valley Dog Club. Mail in your completed form with your dues to the address below. Email Barbara Remick with questions general about membership: bremick@cox.net

Goleta Valley Dog Club Memberships
6213 Muirfield Drive
Goleta, CA 93117

General Club Policies

1. Number one rule is Have Fun!
2. Remember: GVDC strives to provide an atmosphere that is family friendly and strives to promote positive relationships with the community.
3. Members are expected to help with equipment set up and/ or take down for classes, practices, demos and Pay & Plays.
4. Make sure you have provided current information and have signed the needed releases on our member information form before you and your dog play on club equipment.
5. Wait your turn… be aware of others around while on equipment and on course.
6. Do not attempt to use equipment that is new to you and your dog without an instructors prior approval or consent.
7. Use flat buckle collar and standard 6' leash for Agility and Flyball classes, practices, demos and Pay & Plays.
8. Dogs deemed aggressive or problematic by Goleta Valley Dog Club are not allowed at any GVDC classes, events, or functions of any sort.
9. Pick up after your dog when it potties. If it urinates on equipment pour water over the spot and spray with the Lysol provided in the club trailer.
10. Keep non-working dogs under control with ex-pens, crates, tie-down ground stakes or hold your dog(s).
11. At GVDC practices, classes, demos and Pay & Plays we must be considerate of our neighbors, please keep non-working dog (s) barking to a minimum. Bark collars are permitted on non-working dog(s) only.
12. Dogs must be current in all locally required vaccinations. Make certain to talk with your vet about your dogs activity level and articulate that you participate in group activities with your dog.

Demo Guildelines

1. Be on time.
2. Handlers must be GVDC members to participate.
3. Handlers must wear a club tee or sweat shirt.
4. Please help with equipment set up and take down.
5. Dogs must wear flat buckle collar.
6. Dogs deemed aggressive or problematic by GVDC are not allowed to participate.
7. Muzzles and remote collars are not allowed.
8. Please bring water and a bowl for your dog.
9. Please bring an ex-pen or crate.
10. Wear good shoes…we recommend running shoes.
11. Remember demos are for fun…this is our opportunity to shine and show the community in which we live how great dog sports really are! We recommend bringing: dog treats, human water & snacks, shade if needed, a slip leash (makes it so nice for quick in and out of rings etc.)

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Who to contact for...

Agility Classes
Mia Grant, Agility Instructor. For general information about
the sport of Agility, visit our Agility page. Class descriptions
can be found on the Classes page. Class schedules can be found on the Calendar.
E-mail Mia : agilemandr@aol.com or call 805-252-4378.

Rally Obedience Classes
Anne Swan, GVDC Co-Captain, Rally Obedience Instructor. For general
information about the Rally, visit our Rally page. Class descriptions
can be found on the Classes page. Class schedules can be found on the Calendar.
E-mail Anne: zipnkiwi@aol.com

Pay & Play and Practice Sessions
Anne Swan, Pay and Play Coordinator, Practice Coordinator.
E-mail: zipnkiwi@aol.com

Club Memberships
Barbara Remick, Memberships Coordinator.
E-mail: bremick@cox.net

About This Web Site
Barbara Remick, GVDC Web Master.
E-mail: bremick@cox.net

Updated: 8/1/07