What's the New Member Application Process?
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:
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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
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Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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Obedience
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and Conformation
WKC also hosts seminars and advocates for:​
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Responsible dog care, training and breeding
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Just & reasonable legislation regarding dog ownership
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Public education for canine welfare and more
Give Back to the Community
Membership in the WKC supports
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Low cost health clinics for rabies, heartworm testing, eye and cardiology which are open to the public.
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Dog safety and reading classes for children
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Maintenance for County dog parks, support for the County Sheriff's K-9 Unit, the UW Schools of Veterinary Medicine and Humane Societies
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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.
Dues & Fees
ADULTS 18+
New Members: $30
($25 annual dues + $5 one-time initiation fee)
Renewing/Returning Members: $25
JUNIORS AGE 10-17
New & Renewing Members: $3
*The initiation fee is waived for all Junior Memberships
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