Pending AKC Approval:

CLUB HISTORY

Swamp Dog Agility Club (SDAC) of Greater New Orleans was founded in 2007 as a licensed agility club under the auspice of the American Kennel Club (AKC).  In 2008, SDAC incorporated under the state of Louisiana.

THE PURPOSE OF THE CLUB

To promote and market the pleasure and rewards of working with canine companions as a team in companion events of agility and obedience.  As a Club, we are committed to pursuing community service activities such as offering exhibitions, seminars and matches to increase public awareness of agility/obedience and to draw new exhibitors to the sport.

To conduct agility/obedience trials. sanctioned matches and any other events for which the Club is eligible under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.

To encourage the training of judges and advance the education of training techniques in the sport of agility/obedience.

To do all in its power to protect and advance the interest of the sport of agility/obedience.

To promote cooperation and good sportsmanship among members in the training and exhibition of dogs.

ABOUT OUR MEMBERS

The Swamp Dog Agility Club of Greater New Orleans is composed of enthusiastic fanciers competing at a range stretching from beginner to the uppermost levels of agility and obedience.   While some members are just starting their journey with their canine partners, many others have long-time competition experience and have achieved Master Agility Champion (MACH).    The same can be said for obedience competition.  Concurrently, many members compete at the top levels of obedience, earning Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH) and other notable advanced obedience titles.  Some members are AKC Judges and many members participate in other AKC companion and breed-specific performance events.

MEMBERSHIP

Regular Membership to the club is open to exhibitors age 18 and over who are in good standing with the AKC and meet the initial club membership criteria.   Junior membership is also available for those under age 18.

Each applicant for membership shall apply using the Club's designated form.  The application shall carry the endorsement of two Club members in good standing.

All applications are to be filed with the Membership Chairman. The Membership Chairman and the endorsing two members are responsible to validate eligibility criteria. 

 

MEETINGS

General Club meetings are held every other month, alternating location between Northshore and Southshore.  Since show schedules vary greatly, so does the meeting date.

For most current meeting date and location, contact swampdogagilityclub@yahoo.com

LINKS

• FIDO Finishing School
• Mobile Bay Dog Training Club
  
• American Kennel Club
• AKC Agility Regulations
• AKC Obedience Regulations
• United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA)
• North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC)

If you have any questions, or comments, let us hear from you.