Eastern Branch Dates to remember:
Closed for Easter: Sunday 20th April, 2025
Open ANZAC weekend: Sunday 27th April, 2025
Wednesday Evening Training (To be confirmed):
Nosework from 7.00pm with Lois Goodes. Please arrive by 6.45 to register and settle your dog. Sessions will run to the 2nd of April or unless advised otherwise.
Socialisation and interaction sessions are being run concurrently. Please speak to your trainer on Sunday to register your interest before attending.
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Eastern Branch Upcoming Events:
Event Dates
| Event | Date (2025) |
| Ballarat Champ Show | Jan 25 (@ Bulla) |
| GSDCV Champ Show | 8 & 9 Mar |
| GSDCV RTBreed Trial | 8 Mar |
| State Breed Exhibition | 12 & 13 Apr |
| 50th National Show & Trial | 30 May – 1 June (Brisbane) |
| GSDCV Track and Search Dog Trial (was Open Tracking Trial) | 7, 8, 9 June |
| GSDCV Endurance Test | 21 June |
| GSDCV Track and Search Dog Tracking Trial | 12 – 14 Sept |
| GSDCV Champ Show and RTGp5 Trial | 1 Nov |
| WDC Champ Show | 2 Nov |
| GSDCV Open Show | 7 Dec |
New Members:
Please email eastern@gsdcv.org.au before attending training to receive all relevant joining information. We request that new Members arrive no later 9.15am on your first day to complete your membership.
Training Location: J.W. Manson Reserve at the end of Selkirk Ave, Wantirna (Melways 63 J3)
When: Sunday mornings (except for public holidays, competition and summer break)
Time: ALL training classes begin at 10.05am
Current Members, please arrive early – by 9.30am and signed in by 9.50am. This gives you and your GSD time to settle prior to class commencing.
We require updated vaccination details for all dog in the registration system. Please provide a PHOTOCOPY of the certificate with evidence of current C3 vaccination (annual or triennial) plus annual Canine Cough KC and the due date for next vaccination.
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!
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:
What do you need for training classes?
- High Value Treats for rewards – please avoid low value foods such as kibble and do not feed your dog prior to training.
- A favourite toy or tug for engagement with your dog.
- 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 degrees 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 an ‘In Training – GIVE ME SPACE’ saddle or Bandana please see the Chief Instructor.
Remember polite socialising is done calmly and on a loose lead!