Kansas City Dog Club is an active and fun-loving group of pups and humans. We get together to socialize and share the love for our dogs.
That said, we are a real club, and we have a few guidelines for membership.
MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
KC Dog Club guidelines break down into four basic rules:
- Own a dog
- Be active
- Be respectful
- Don’t hide your identity
Own a dog
We’re a club for humans AND their dogs. If you don’t own a dog, we’re not the right club for you. Consider volunteering at a great Kansas City area dog-related non-profit to get some time with the pooches or spend a day at Bar K, where you can meet and play with dozens of dogs all at the same time.
Be Active
We’re a real-life, in-the-flesh social club, so members are expected to be active online and in the real world.
- Answer all of your profile questions 100% completely
Club activity starts with your member profile. Your profile is your application to join our club, so the more fun stuff you can add to it, the better. - Members must attend at least one scheduled club get-together every three months
Once a member is inactive for three months, they are likely to never return. KC Dog Club is for members who want to be active on a regular to semi-regular basis.
NOTE – Become a Sponsoring Member if you cannot commit to attending one get-together every three months. Your Sponsoring Membership fee helps support the club.
- Stay up to date with messages from the organizers
We’re an active group, so we have a lot of discussions and notes about club get-togethers. Install the Meetup app (available for iPhone & Android) and turn on the push and email notifications to get all the messages from club organizers.
Be Respectful
We’re a social club, so be kind to other members, and be friendly to other people who are not in the club while attending club get-togethers. As well, if you RSVP to a get-together, show up – on time.
- Each member is responsible for their own dog
You know your dog better than anyone. If you have any special requests (need to walk at the back or front, don’t pet her, etc), just let us know. As well, on hikes – we are off-leash friendly, but every city has leash laws – if you get a ticket, you pay it – not the club 🙂 - Keep your RSVP up-to-date
If you RSVP YES for an club get-together, but your plans change, update your RSVP to NO. We wait for all members who RSVP YES to show up before we start walks, hikes, walking around the dog park, etc. If you’re not coming, don’t make us wait. New members who “no-show” for their first RSVPed get-together will be removed from the club. Established members who “no-show” two times within a year will be removed. If you RSVP to attend a get-together with the club, you need to meet up with club members, or you will be counted as a “no-show.” The club calendar is not simply a list of dog-related events around Kansas City.
Don’t Hide Your Identity
We’re a social club, for real humans and real dogs – to get-together in real life. Be yourself, your real self.
- Use your real first name in your profile
You can leave off your last name, if you like - Use a real photo of you on your profile – Your profile photo must be: a clear shot, not “filtered,” from the front, face in center, photo of entire face, looking at camera & no sunglasses
We’re a social club that gets together in-person. It can get pretty difficult to meet up when members don’t know who they’re looking for. Bonus points – use a photo of you with your pooch! - You are the only person on your profile photo
If you and your significant other want to join the club together, you each need your own profile, rather than a “couples” account. If you don’t want to create an additional account, no problem You can bring them along as a +1 when you RSVP for a get-together, but you will be the club member, not them.
Miscellaneous Guidelines
In addition to our big 4 categories, we have a few additional membership guidelines
- You may be photographed at KC Dog Club get-togethers
We love to take photos and videos at club get-togethers to share with the world. - KC Dog Club photographs and videos may be used on the KC Dog Club website, social media, and marketing materials
No, we’re not selling these photos, but we may use them to help promote the club throughout the community and online. - Do not sell or pitch your business’s products or services to club members at get-togethers or through online club properties
If you’re interested in a KC Dog Club sponsorship for your business, please send us an email. When members ask for recommendations, you are welcome to recommend your own service – simply, do not sell & pitch services and/or products to club members. - Members who do not follow Kansas City Dog Club guidelines will be removed from the club
Nobody gets “kicked out” of the club. Simply, members who do not abide by club guidelines default on their membership. We believe in second chances. When a member is removed, they are welcome to request to re-join the club. Organizers may ask to speak with re-joining members before re-approving their membership - By joining KC Dog Club, you agree to all club requirements and guidelines at all times
Not the right fit for you?
We understand that Kansas City Dog Club is not right for everyone. If you don’t think our club is the right fit for you, please check out these great options for making dog-lovin’ friends in the Kansas City area.
- Volunteer with a dog-related organization. Here is a list of KC Dog Club members’ favorite volunteer opportunities
- Visit Bar K. Humans are free to enter. Meet and play with dozens of dogs
- Networking with Dogs! KC
- Swope Dogpark Friends
- Kansas City Area Dog Sports Events
- Kansas City Dog Lovers
- Overland Park Dog Lovers
- BarkHappy