Conception Bay Kennel Club

Code of Ethics

Members of the Conception Bay Kennel Club must adhere to the rules and regulations set out in the constitution and by-laws of the CBKC and of the Canadian Kennel Club.

It is not necessary to be a member of the Canadian Kennel Club to be a member of the Conception Bay Kennel Club.? However, members of the CBKC must be in good standing with the CKC.? Anyone debarred or deprived of privileges by the CKC will be automatically denied membership in the CBKC.

All members of the CBKC will behave as responsible dog owners, treating their dogs humanely and providing them with adequate food, water, shelter, veterinary care, exercise, grooming, and the socialization and training necessary for them to be good canine citizens .? The CBKC does not condone the chaining of dogs, or the transportation of uncrated dogs in uncovered pick-up trucks. CBKC members shall refrain from these activities.

Members will act against the abuse or neglect of dogs, either by notifying the applicable authorities or by any other appropriate means.?

Any person prosecuted and found guilty of cruelty to any animal cannot become a member of the CBKC.? Any member of the CBKC found guilty of cruelty to any animal will have their membership immediately and permanently revoked.

Members of the CBKC will use and encourage others to use only humane techniques for handling and training dogs; and will discourage the use of non-instructive physical or psychological punishment of dogs.

Members of the CBKC will undertake to educate the public in all aspects of their breed(s).? They will also educate the public in any way that will benefit dogs in general, and purebred dogs in particular.

The CBKC wishes to encourage sportsmanship, fellowship and goodwill among its members and in our mutual interest in the sport and enjoyment of dogs.? Members will represent the club in good faith and will not publicly or privately promote any product or service in the club?s name without the express written consent of the club.

Members of the CBKC are strongly encouraged to be active participants in the club.? All members should regularly attend meetings throughout the year and are strongly encouraged to do so.? Members should volunteer time and skills wherever possible.? Members must attend at least four meetings annually and/or contribute to club activities (for example: event organization, public education, fundraising, etc.).

No member of the CBKC shall deliberately degrade other members, any fancier, their breed, kennel operation, their ethics, trainer or training methods by making false or misleading statements. If a member feels they have cause to doubt any of the above in a fellow member, it should be brought to the attention of the CBKC Executive, in writing, so that such matters can be dealt with in accordance with the procedures outlined in the club?s constitution and by-laws.

The CBKC considers it unethical for any of its members to sell dogs to pet stores, wholesalers or brokers dealing with dogs, or to knowingly sell to any person who sells to pet stores, wholesalers or brokers.? They should not knowingly allow any of their dogs to be used in raffles, lotteries, auctions or as competition prizes.

No membership will be considered valid until this Code of Ethics is signed and on file with the club secretary.? A duplicate copy is to be retained by the member. Complaints requiring arbitration shall be submitted to the Executive, in writing, to be resolved according to the procedures laid out in the constitution and by-laws of the club.

Club members who are breeders will also follow the club?s guidelines for breeders.