Does my dog have to be a purebred dog for us to become members?
No. Our club focuses on people having fun with their dog(s), be they purebred or mixed breed. Any of our classes and practices and fun events can be entered by you and your mixed breed dog.
Can I come to any CDTA meeting?
You are welcome to attend any Board or General meeting. The meeting may be in-person or being held via ZOOM. We'd be delighted if you came. These meetings are open to anyone who is interested in the club. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. General membership meetings are held at 7 p.m. and either precede or follow the program for the evening.
Check the home page for details about each meeting.
If you are considering membership and are interested in a particular activity, for example agility or obedience, you may contact info@cdtadogs.com to find out who to contact about attending one of their meetings.
Where are the classes held for obedience training and agility?
Classes for Obedience are suspended for now. Check under Obedience for any updated information.
Agility classes are held at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Walton Beverage Arena, in Lynden. Classes begin at 4:30 p.m. when running, which is most of the time. Check the Agility - General Information Flyer more information and contact information. What can we do until we get into a class with my dog?
You might wonder what you can do until you and your dog get into a class to:
Inform yourself about activities available in the dog world.
Teach a few skills to your dog.
Develop a strong relationship with your dog.
and more . . .
Talk to people already in the sport. Ask them things like:
How did they get started?
What made things easier for them when they did get into class?
Where did they find resources?
Some resources for dog training can be found in our Documents-General Club Documents-Presentations file.
Here's the link:
Presentations We've left the larger folder open to you because other information besides training might interest you.
Have fun with your dog.
I want to come and watch one of the CDTA events. Are they open to spectators?
Throughout the year, CDTA holds several tests, trials and special events for dog owners throughout the Pacific Northwest and BC. These are in the sports of agility, obedience and rally, scent work and tracking.
In most instances, spectators are allowed. COVID protocols may influence whether non-participants can attend in all sports. If it isn't evident in the information whether spectators are OK, you should check with the organizers, either the trial/test chair, or the test secretary to be certain, or send an email to info@cdtadogs.com.
Details for events can be found on the Event Calendar.
Is there any charge for attending one of the special events?
We are always delighted to have people come and watch, if it is allowed. There is no charge for entry. However, no unentered dogs are allowed in the building or general area, so, please leave your furry friend at home or in your vehicle. And, if you are uncertain as to where you may be in relation to the test/trial areas, please ask!!
Can I bring my dog to one of the special events?
CDTA asks that you leave your own dog at home or in your vehicle when attending any event in which you are not entered.
Some of the events have a very high activity/energy level with many dogs moving around. Your dog may not be comfortable in this type of surrounding, and some of the competing dogs may need more space than exists if too many dogs are around.
Thanks, we appreciate your cooperation.