Become a Member

Join the Waukesha Kennel Club! There are a few required steps, so be sure to review the application process below before getting started.

Join Online

Join by Mail

Renew My Membership

What's the New Member Application Process?

Submit Your Application

Fill out the New Member Application Form. You can fill it out online here, or download it as a PDF and send it via mail by clicking here.

Attend Two Meetings

Attend two general membership meetings. This is required for your application to be approved. You can see when the next meetings are by viewing the calendar here.

The Membership Votes

During the subsequent meeting, WKC membership will vote to approve your application and recommend you for membership in the Club.

Pay Your Membership Dues

If your application for membership has been approved, you will be asked to remit dues via cash, check, or credit card.

Benefits of Membership

Support Canine Education & Responsible Ownership

WKC provides a myriad of training classes for dogs of all ages including:

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
Obedience
and Conformation

WKC also hosts seminars and advocates for:

Responsible dog care, training and breeding
Just & reasonable legislation regarding dog ownership
Public education for canine welfare and more

Give Back to the Community

Membership in the WKC supports

Low cost health clinics for rabies, heartworm testing, eye and cardiology which are open to the public.
Dog safety and reading classes for children
Maintenance for County dog parks, support for the County Sheriff's K-9 Unit, the UW Schools of Veterinary Medicine and Humane Societies
Raising money for 4H programming & scholarship funding

Offer Your Experience & Learn from Other Experts

Members of the WKC individually average 30 years+ of experience in many areas of canine ownership and responsibility including breeding, dog shows, rally trials, obedience, and more. Learn from the experts and add your expertise to the Club by becoming a member today.

Complete Your Application Online

Print and Mail Your Application

Dues & Fees

Completion of a New or Returning membership application is required prior to submitting dues.

ADULTS 18+

New Members: $30

($25 annual dues + $5 one-time initiation fee)

JUNIORS AGE 10-17

New & Renewing Members: $3

*The initiation fee is waived for all Junior Memberships

Renewing/Returning Members: $25