Member Noticeboard

We have been advised that a scam has been sent to some members from “Track A Pet” advising that their pet’s microchip number has expired.

Please delete the email if you receive it and do not click any links.

If you would like to, you can contact your local council directly to verify your pet’s registration status.

Rottweiler Club advise that a judge wasn’t included on the original schedule. Dr Maria Makomaski (France) will be judging on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026.

At the June 2026 Dogs Australia Special Board meeting the Board approved updates to the Sled Sports Event Rules, effective 1 January 2027.

Dogs Australia are calling for Expressions of Interest from Sled Sports judges if they are interested in being an inaugural judge for either or both the new disciplines of Canicross and Bikejoring to ensure we have a united and effective judging community Australia wide to set our events and training schemes up for success. 

Please click here to view the new rules. They can also be viewed on the Dogs Australia website.

Please send EOIs to dparker@dogsvictoria.org.au by 4pm Friday 21 August 2026.

Royal Geelong A&P Society advise Mrs Susan Packer (SA) is unable to fulfil her judging appointments.

Group five and General Specials at the Friday show, group two, group four and Baby Puppy Sweepstakes at the Saturday show, group three and group six at the Sunday show will now be judged by Mr Eric Soti (SA).

Australian Shepherd Club advise that the location of their Scent Work trial has been changed from St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School in Cranbourne East to St Agatha’s Catholic Primary School, 3 Scott Street, Cranbourne.

Please click here to view the Dogs Australia Press Release

Melbourne Lure Dog Club advise Ms Tracy Davis is unable to fulfil her judging appointment. This Lure Coursing & Lure Pursuit event will now be judged by Mrs Stavroula Hantzis (WA).

Dogs Victoria announces plans to transform KCC Park into Australia's premier destination for dogs and the people who love them.

This exciting redevelopment will feature six purpose-built off-lead areas, walking trails, dog day care, grooming centre, café, dog focused events, expanded dog training & behaviour support and a new Community Membership program.

KCC Park will be the premier location to host all dog sports and activities and is set to become the Southern Hemisphere's largest dedicated dog facility—creating a place where members can exercise, learn, connect and enjoy their dogs year-round.

View Media Release here

CLICK HERE to view the article that was published in the Herald Sun on page 4 on Friday 17 July 2026 outlining Dogs Victoria redevelopment and Community Membership announcement.