Our Mission

The Windhoek Dog Club (WDC) exists to help people train their dogs in a friendly, supportive, and relaxed environment. We aim to support dog owners in building positive, respectful relationships with their dogs, making everyday life with their four-legged companions enjoyable and rewarding.

Training at WDC should be fun, educational, and pressure-free. No dog or owner should ever feel ashamed if a dog is still wild, untrained, or struggling — that is exactly why the club exists.

Our Vision

We envision a welcoming dog club where dogs, owners, trainers, and committee members enjoy not only training, but also the social community around it. The Windhoek Dog Club strives to:

• Offer a safe and supportive training environment
• Use kind, fair, and modern training methods
• Provide qualified volunteer trainers and appropriate equipment
• Encourage social interaction between members and dogs
Promote responsible dog ownership in Namibia

The club operates through the voluntary efforts of its trainers and committee members, who dedicate their personal time to support our members and their dogs.

House Rules & Regulations

General Rules

1. Entry onto the club grounds is at your own risk.
2. All dogs must be under control and supervised by their owners at all times.
3. Bullying or aggressive behaviour must be stopped immediately.
4. All dog excrements must be picked up and disposed of properly.
5. All gates must be kept securely closed.
6. Dogs must be vaccinated and free of parasites.
7. No cruelty to any animal will be tolerated.
8. Electronic collars are not permitted.
   

Leads & Training Areas

9. Dogs must be on lead when entering and leaving the club grounds and during training unless the trainer instructs otherwise.
10. Please remain in your designated training area and do not walk through other training groups.

Puppy Area

11. Only puppies up to 8 months old may enter the puppy area around the clubhouse — no exceptions.
12. Older dogs must not be taken through the puppy area to access training grounds. The designated gate must always be used.

Clubhouse & Grounds

13. No dogs are allowed inside the clubhouse unless specifically permitted by the committee.
14. Dogs are not allowed on chairs or tables.
15. Children and guests must remain in the clubhouse area during training for safety reasons.
16. Children may not play on agility equipment or climb on containers.

Member Responsibilities

17. Members are expected to assist with setting up and packing away equipment when needed.
18. Please help ensure water is available for dogs and that the clubhouse and grounds remain clean and tidy.
19. Each member may be required once or twice a year to assist with bar or club duties or help clean the grounds during events.

Enforcement

20. Club rules are enforced consistently for the safety of all. Failure to comply may result in a verbal warning, followed by a written warning and possible suspension of training privileges.

Welcome Information for New Members

Welcome to the Windhoek Dog Club 🐶🐾

We’re happy to have you and your dog join our community!

Here’s a quick overview to help you settle in.

Membership

• Training starts with a course.
• After completing a course, you may sign up for yearly membership if you wish to continue.

Courses

• All courses must be booked via our website.
• Courses run in 6-week cycles.
• If a course does not continue automatically, please re-register for the next cycle.

Payments

• Accepted payment methods: Cash, EFT, or PayToday.
• Please always send a Proof of Payment or a WhatsApp message stating what the payment is for.
• Our Treasurer manages and tracks all payments. See the current committee members here.

Trainers

• All trainers are volunteers, not employees.
• Please respect their time and focus during lessons.
• Social chats are welcome after training — feel free to join everyone for a drink afterwards.

Honesty Bar

• The clubhouse has an honesty bar with soft drinks and water.
• Payment options: cash or vouchers (N$100 or N$300).
• A committee member must sign and witness voucher purchases.
• Please tick off your drinks on the provided sheet — the club supplies the stock, so fairness is essential.

Being Part of the Club

The Windhoek Dog Club is run entirely by volunteers. A little help from everyone goes a long way — whether it’s packing away equipment, keeping the grounds tidy, or lending a hand during events.

If you ever have questions about training, membership, or club organisation, please speak to your trainer or any committee member. We’re here to help!

🐶 We look forward to training, learning, and socialising together!