To become a member of DVG America, you must join a local club. You can find regional information along with clubs listed by region on the Club Locator page. If there is no suitable club near you, contact Melissa Hepler for assistance. jmhepler@comcast.net.
You can get a club packet from the membership officer in your KG (region). To assist you with paperwork, policies and any other questions you may have concerning forming a new club, you can email our Forming Club Assistant, Melissa Hepler. Each new club must have a minimum of five full members (New, or existing DVG club members) The new club packets contain all the necessary forms and information. Regional officers as well as the LV Secretary and Treasurer are available to answer questions and guide forming clubs through the application process. Club applications, paperwork and payment for dues are sent to the KG membership officer, then sent to the LV Treasurer, and then on to Germany for final approval. Because of time required for approval, it is suggested that a club forming in the last quarter of the year make its membership effective date January 1st of the following year and pay dues only for the full year.
First, you must be a member of DVG, (Click here for membership information).
If you are a member, log in here.
For the rules in PDF format, please click here.
To purchase a pocket sized edition of the rules, click here!
To request a trial date, fill in a Trial Application Form and send it to the LRO (Director of Judges). Please send in your trial applications as early as you can, and if possible include alternate dates. Please send in your trial applications as early as possible. If you have alternate dates please send those as well. Germany will confirm the approved trial applications and send the trial numbers, which will be passed on to the club trial chairperson.
If you move, get a new phone number, change names, etc., simply send all relevant information concerning the changes by email to the LV Membership officer.
If your club replaces any officer on its board at any time after you submit your original officer list, please email all relevant information about the changes to your KG Membership Officer and to the LV Secretary.
Simply send all relevant information concerning the new member, by email, to the LV Membership officer
The mailing address for the main DVG Office is:
DVG Hauptgesschaeftsstelle
Ennertsweg 51
58675 Hemer
Germany
Members, log in to see all available forms
- How can I become a Qualified Training Director? Where do I find a current list of QTDA? (Certified Training Directors)
If you want to become Qualified Training Director you must show proof of titling at least one dog in a BH and either an FH or a Schutzhund (IPO) title. You must also pass a written test. Click here for full requirements.
For the latest updated list of Qualified Training Directors, please click here.
To apply to the DVG Judge’s program you must meet minimum requirements. For more about the Judge’s Apprentice Program, click here.
- How can I become a Certified DVG America Helper? Where do I find a list of current Certified DVG America Helpers?
DVG America has many outstanding trial helpers. They are key to the success of our sport and often make significant personal sacrifices to serve in this role. The certification program ensures that our trial helpers are all highly qualified and practice their craft in a way that is safe for them and for the dogs. For complete rules and guidelines about the DVG America Helper Certifcation program, please click here.
For a list of all current Certified DVG America Helpers, click here.
- How do I submit an article, or advertise in DVG America’s magazine? How do I subscribe to DVG America’s magazine?
DVG America magazine is the official publication of DVG America. Read the submission requirements and deadlines here. Download the requirements here.
DVG America magazine is included in membership in DVG America clubs. There are subscriptions available for non-
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