Prefix program
Welcome to the DOGS NSW Members Education Prefix Program. A pass in the Members Education Prefix Program is a pre-requisite to the granting of a new or transferred Registered Prefix to a Member.
For further introductory information and eligibility, please visit Become a Breeder. Only Members who have achieved six months continuous membership of DOGS NSW are eligible to apply to register a breeders prefix.
Download the Application For Registration of a Breeders Prefix
The Members Education Prefix Program is provided below in six Modules. It is recommended that Prefix applicants read all modules before applying to sit for the Members Education Prefix Examination.
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Module 1
Introduction / DOGS NSW Operations
Anatomy of the Dog
Module 2
Canine Welfare
Canine Nutrition
Module 3
Soundness, Balance and Gait
First Aid
Module 4
Code of Ethics*
* This document MUST be read in conjunction with the updated DOGS NSW Regulations Part XII Code of Ethics
Dogs & the Law - Part 1
Dogs & the Law - Part 2
Module 5
Module 6
Basic Genetics
Hereditary Diseases - Screening
Upon completion of the course study, you may apply to undertake the MEPP Examination which will be provided online in a supervised situation, the exam will be made up of 50 multiple choice and or true & false questions. Once logged into the exam it will allow you 60 minutes (1 hour) to complete. You will be required to provide photo identification and your DOGS NSW Financial Membership Card.
The Examination Application can be lodged only after you have read the modules.
Exam Supervisors
If you are out of the Metropolitan area and intend on taking the exam using a Supervisor, the exam application details are required in this Office at your earliest opportunity.
MEPP Application for Examination
See list of approved supervisors here
If you select a supervisor not on the above list, your application will be placed on the next scheduled Board of Directors Agenda for approval.
Premises Inspectors
Once you have received a PASS result in your MEPP theory exam you will need a premises inspection to be completed.
If you are in the metropolitan area please contact the office via [email protected] and we will arrange your inspection.
If you are out of the Metropolitan area please see list below of approved Premises Inspectors:-
See list of approved Premises Inspectors here
(Please note these inspectors and supervisors are volunteers for DOGS NSW and are not employed by DOGS NSW.)
Caution: In accordance with Regulations Part I-The Register & Registration, Clause 11.1, you are not permitted to breed a litter prior to registration of your Prefix and a breach of this Regulation whilst a Member of DOGS NSW, could result in the matter being referred to the Disputes Assessment Panel for possible disciplinary action.
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