Eastern Branch Perpetual Trophies and recognition of
Achievements attained during the year
Have you and your dog competed in any Shows, Trials, Rally, Tracking, Heelwork to Music or other formal competition events this year?
The Eastern Branch recognises its members who have achieved Titles, or excellent performances with certificates and Perpetual Trophies in
each discipline.
Requirements to be eligible:
Be an Eastern Branch member
Attend a minimum of 25 training sessions at the Eastern Branch from 1st November 2023 to the 31 st October 2024
Results of any achievement must be submitted to the Chief Instructor by the 31st October 2024 to be recognised and included in the end
of Year Presentations.
Results can be emailed to easternci@gsdcv.org.au or a photocopy of the title & certificates supplied
Details must include the pet and official name of the dog as it appears on the title certificate
Copies of the pass certificates for the award and title if available
Evidence of Show achievements
Results can be provided to the Chief Instructor at any time during the year
Direct your queries to your class instructor, Branch Manager or the Chief Instructor
The Eastern Branch is one of eleven German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria Inc (GSDCV) Branches throughout Victoria.
‘Training People to Train their Dogs’
Our club is dedicated to the improvement, promotion and protection of the German Shepherd Dog. Our aim is to educate members to be responsible owners and have a well behaved and socially acceptable pet. At Eastern we participate in a wide variety of training activities in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Whether your interest is in competition, obedience or just gaining better control and having fun with your dog, our experienced and knowledgeable instructors can help.
Above all, we believe training should be fun for you and your Pet!
Eastern training is held at J.W. Manson Reserve at the end of Selkirk Ave, Wantirna (Melways 63 J3) on Sunday mornings.
ALL training classes begin at 10.05am. Please arrive early, by 9.30am and signed in by 9.50am thanks.
What Can You Do and Learn?
Training is fun, and your dog is rewarded throughout the training session. Rewards can be food, a favourite toy or object or verbal praise. Make sure you bring any or all of them each week. Training your dog involves participating and learning the following activities with the goal of having a well behaved pet and they include:
• Socialising with other dogs
• Focus and Watch Me
• Sit, Drop and Stand
• Recall (come back when called!)
• Walking calmly and Heeling on a loose lead
• Praise and Play
• Leave
• Problem Solving
• Meet other like minded GSD owners and their dogs and puppies
Training Classes:
Classes commence at 10.05am SHARP each and every Sunday unless specified by a branch representative or during branch closure over summer, public holidays and during major competition.
Location: Manson Reserve, Selkirk Avenue, Wantirna .
Please arrive early to allow time for registration prior to 9.45am at the latest, to ensure your dog has an opportunity to settle prior to class commencing.
To have a successful training session, bring along some high value treats and a favourite toy for play and engagement with your dog. It’s a good idea to not feed your dogs prior to training. Members whose pups are in classes puppy A and B, are welcome to bring their puppies to the registration desk when signing in and remain under the covered area to encourage socialisation. Members with adult dogs are advised to leave their dogs in their cars while signing in then retrieving there dogs and heading directly out to the main training area.
Heat Policy: If the forecast is to be greater than 35 Celsius on a planned training day, the branch will be closed and no training will be conducted for the safety of both our members and our loved four legged friends. Please refer to our heat policy under Training in the navigation menu. Lightning storms are also considered a risk and may lead to cancellation of training.
Dogs must remain on lead before and after training while on the training ground and moving to and from vehicles.
**Dogs Wearing the Yellow and Black “In Training – GIVE ME SPACE!” Saddles or Bandanas, need to be given space. These dogs may be anxious, nervous or exhibiting fear on approach and need to be given time and space. They may be pregnant, old and fragile or simply young and shy and easily knocked over.
So, please be polite and ask if it’s alright to approach the dog.
If you would like a ‘In Training – GIVE ME SPACE’ saddle or Bandana please see the Chief Instructor.
Remember polite socialising is done calmly and on a loose lead!