Conformation Training
Training is conducted for any interested owner or breeder in regard to show training. Classes are taken by German Shepherd Specialist Judges, well respected dog handlers and long-time breeders. The rotation of trainers ensures variety in classes throughout the year.
Please note: The club is closed unless otherwise advised with no training on long weekends.
GSDCSA Show Class Instruction Manual
Training Roster for 2025 is below, or available to download as a PDF HERE.
Please note that trainings may be cancelled or changed due to events such as shows and trials needing to be moved. In the instance that a training session is changed or cancelled, notice will be given on the club’s facebook page and on the main page of the website.
Instructors
Please ensure that you are familiar with the GSDCSA Show Class Instruction Manual. This is a guide for how to run training sessions.
Below is a table that you can type your name in the “Search” box and your scheduled dates for Training will be displayed. Please remember if you cannot fulfil your rostered session please swap with someone else on the Roster. The onus is on you to organise a replacement.
| GSDCSA Show Training Roster | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 7.30pm | Sunday 10am | ||||
| Date | Instructor | Date | Instructor | Event | Interstate/Other Shows |
| 11-Jan-25 | no training | ||||
| 19-Jan-25 | no training | ||||
| 26-Jan-25 | no training | Australia Day on Monday 27th | Ballarat Champ Show GSD Specialty 25 Jan | ||
| 29-Jan-25 | Jane Pike | 02-Feb-25 | Ian Cooke | ||
| 05-Feb-25 | Peter Flynn | 09-Feb-25 | Candy Smith | ||
| 12-Feb-25 | Andrew O'Loughlin | 16-Feb-25 | Judy O'Loughlin | GSDCT Champ Show 15-16 Feb & GSDL Members Comp 15 Feb | |
| 19-Feb-25 | Jan Brabham | 23-Feb-25 | Jodie Davis | ||
| 26-Feb-25 | Robert Evans | 02-Mar-25 | Christine Collins | Breed Survey | |
| 05-Mar-25 | Jean Butterfield | 09-Mar-25 | no training | Adelaide Cup Long Weekend | GSDCV Champ Show 8-9 Mar |
| 12-Mar-25 | Jenny De Lucia | 16-Mar-25 | no training | Members Competition - J Butterfield (SA) | |
| 19-Mar-25 | Mel Adamson | 23-Mar-25 | Mark Parkinson | GSDCQ Champ Show 23 Mar | |
| 26-Mar-25 | Gayle Mercer | 30-Mar-25 | Gail & Maddison Wellman | GSDAWA Members Comp 29 Mar | |
| 02-Apr-25 | Judy O'Loughlin | 06-Apr-25 | Stephen Davis | ||
| 09-Apr-25 | Kim Leyland | 13-Apr-25 | Kim Leonard | GSDCV SBE 12-13 April | |
| 16-Apr-25 | Mark Parkinson | 20-Apr-25 | no training | Easter Long Weekend | GSDAWA SBE & GSDL Champ Show |
| 23-Apr-25 | Jane Pike | 27-Apr-25 | Ian Cooke | Anzac Day Long Weekend | |
| 30-Apr-25 | Peter Flynn | 04-May-25 | no training | Members Competition - J Yuen (Vic) | |
| 07-May-25 | Andrew O'Loughlin | 11-May-25 | no training | Mother's Day | |
| 14-May-25 | Jan Brabham | 18-May-25 | Jean Butterfield | Breed Survey | GSDCT Champ Show 18 May |
| 21-May-25 | Robert Evans | 25-May-25 | Kim Leyland | ||
| 28-May-25 | Mel Adamson | 01-Jun-25 | Linda Hume | GSDCA National Show & Trial - QLD | |
| 04-Jun-25 | Jenny De Lucia | 08-Jun-25 | no training | King's Birthday Champ Shows 7 Jun Herr T Kallenbach (Gmy) 8 Jun M Groth (NSW) | |
| 11-Jun-25 | no training | 15-Jun-25 | no training | GSDL Members Comps 14-15 June | |
| 18-Jun-25 | no training | 22-Jun-25 | no training | ||
| 25-Jun-25 | Jean Butterfield | 29-Jun-25 | Ian Cooke | GSDAWA Members Comp | |
| 02-Jul-25 | Gayle Mercer | 06-Jul-25 | Candy Smith | ||
| 09-Jul-25 | Judy O'Loughlin | 13-Jul-25 | Jodie Davis | ||
| 16-Jul-25 | Kim Leyland | 20-Jul-25 | Christine Collins | ||
| 23-Jul-25 | Mark Parkinson | 27-Jul-25 | Gary Williams | NHRGSDC Show 26-27 Jul | |
| 30-Jul-25 | Peter Flynn | 03-Aug-25 | no training | Obedience Trial | |
| 06-Aug-25 | Andrew O'Loughlin | 10-Aug-25 | Stephen Davis | Breed Survey | GSDCV Champ Show 9-10 Aug |
| 13-Aug-25 | Jane Pike | 17-Aug-25 | no training | Members Competition - J Brabham | NSW SBE 16-17 Aug |
| 20-Aug-25 | Jan Brabham | 24-Aug-25 | Judy O'Loughlin | GSDAWA Champ Show 23 Aug | |
| 28-Aug-25 | Robert Evans | 31-Aug-25 | Kim Leonard | ||
| 03-Sep-25 | Jean Butterfield | 07-Sep-25 | no training | Father's Day | Royal Show |
| 10-Sep-25 | Mel Adamson | 14-Sep-25 | Ian Cooke | ||
| 17-Sep-25 | Jenny De Lucia | 21-Sep-25 | Mark Parkinson | GSDCT Champ Show 20-21 Sept | |
| 24-Sep-25 | Gayle Mercer | 28-Sep-25 | Kim Leyland | ||
| 01-Oct-25 | Judy O'Loughlin | 05-Oct-25 | no training | Labour Day Long Weekend | GSDCQ Members Comp 4 Oct & SBE 5 Oct |
| 08-Oct-25 | Kim Leyland | 12-Oct-25 | Linda Hume | Breed Survey | GSDL Champ Show 11-12 Oct |
| 15-Oct-25 | Mark Parkinson | 19-Oct-25 | no training | Members Competition - S Ballantyne (WA) | GSDWA West Coast Challenge 25-26 Oct |
| 22-Oct-25 | Jane Pike | 26-Oct-25 | Ian Cooke | ||
| 29-Oct-25 | Peter Flynn | 02-Nov-25 | Candy Smith | GSDV Champ/Working Dog show 1-2 Nov | |
| 05-Nov-25 | Andrew O'Loughlin | 09-Nov-25 | Mark Parkinson | ||
| 12-Nov-25 | Jan Brabham | 16-Nov-25 | no training | Open Show - Ms Jessica Bird (NSW) | |
| 19-Nov-25 | Robert Evans | 23-Nov-25 | Christine Collins | ||
| 26-Nov-25 | Mel Adamson | 30-Nov-25 | Gayle Mercer | ||
| 03-Dec-25 | Jenny De Lucia | 07-Dec-25 | Kim Leyland | Christmas Break Up | GSDL Members Comp 6 Dec |