Member Noticeboard

NOTICE TO MEMBERS:

17-11-2025

Snakes have recently been spotted around the grounds at KCC Park, near the Pavilion, so take extra care when using the grounds.

Please take extra care with your dog and yourself as we head into warmer weather.

SCAM ALERT – PLEASE READ

21-10-2025

We have been advised of a scam targeting Dogs Victoria members. A scammer is calling individuals claiming to be from Dogs Victoria, stating they are seeking a payment and requesting credit card details.

Important Information:

  • These calls are fraudulent.
  • Dogs Victoria does NOT contact judges by phone to request payments.
  • We believe the scammers are obtaining contact numbers from the Dogs Australia website judges list.

If you receive such a call:

  • Do NOT provide any personal or financial information.
  • Hang up immediately.
  • Consider reporting the incident to relevant authorities.

Please share this message with fellow members and stay vigilant.

Melbourne Royal Show 2025 - Judges Critiques

10-10-2025

Melbourne Royal Show 2025 - Judges Critiques:

Mr Peter Berchtold

Mr Attilla Czegledi

Mr Ross Delmar

Mr Paul Scanlan

Joy Clarkson

25-08-2025

Joy's funeral will be held at Yan Yean Chapel, 2265 Plenty Road, Yan Yean, on Monday 1 September 2025 at 11am

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

19-08-2025

We have been made aware of scams that are being sent out naming Peter Frost and Kirk Edwards as the senders.

Any emails coming from the Dogs Victoria office will come from a dogsvictoria.org.au email address. Please delete any suspicious emails.

Kennel Cough

07-08-2025
It’s that time of year again! Just like the human cold and flu season is ramping up please be aware that there is a high incidence of Kennel cough at the moment.
Regulation 3.5.16 Infectious Diseases or Viruses (a) If a dog has been in a kennel or premises affected with distemper, canine hepatitis, parvovirus or any other virulent contagious disease (except Kennel Cough), it shall not be permitted to attend any Dogs Victoria event or grounds for a period of 12 weeks from the date of the first diagnosis or onset of symptoms. (b) If a dog has been in a kennel or premises affected with or diagnosed with Canine Cough (also referred to as Kennel Cough or Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex) it shall not be permitted to attend any Dogs Victoria event or grounds for a period of three weeks after the date of the first diagnosis or onset of symptoms.

A Big Thank You to the RAFT Wednesday Training Group!

10-07-2025

Dogs Victoria like to extend our sincere thanks to the incredible RAFT Wednesday Training Group for their hard work and dedication during their working bee at KCC Park yesterday.

Your efforts in cleaning up and maintaining the RAFT area are truly appreciated and make a real difference to our community and facilities. Thank you for your continued commitment and support!

Volunteers Needed!

25-06-2025

We are seeking expressions of interests for enthusiastic Dogs Victoria members to join the Public Events Committee that will be tasked with attending community dog events to engage with the public.

If you are interested please send an email to communications@dogsvictoria.org.au detailing your experience with Dogs Victoria events and the public

Beware of Fake Emails from Dogs Online

18-06-2025

Dear Members,

We have been made aware of fake emails being sent that falsely claims to be from Dogz Online and we would like to remind everyone to stay vigilant against fake emails that impersonate legitimate companies in an attempt to harvest your personal information.

These emails are fraudulent and should not be trusted. Below is an example of the fake email that can be seen, remember to always check the sent address as this is often a good indicator of the true source of the email. 

If you receive a suspicious email, we recommend deleting it immediately. If you’re unsure whether an email is legitimate, feel free to contact the Dogz Online at helpdesk@dogzonline.com.au directly to confirm.

Jill Eerden

22-05-2025

@dogsvic