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 2024 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.
| SUNDAY TRAINING | WEDNESDAY TRAINING | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Instructor | Notes | Date | Instructor | Notes |
| 31-Jan | Jane Pike | ||||
| 4-Feb | Jamie Phillis | 7-Feb | Peter Flynn | ||
| 11-Feb | Judy O'Loughlin | 14-Feb | Andrew O'Loughlin | ||
| 18-Feb | Candy Smith | Breed Survey | 21-Feb | Jan Brabham | |
| 25-Feb | Andrew O'Loughlin | (Members Comp) | 28-Feb | Mel Adamson | |
| 3-Mar | Lyn Phillis | 6-Mar | Jean Butterfield | ||
| 10-Mar | No Training | Adelaide Cup | 13-Mar | Peter Damarell | |
| 17-Mar | Tony Shoemaker | 20-Mar | Jenny DeLucia | ||
| 24-Mar | Ian Cooke | 27-Mar | Robert Evans | ||
| 31-Mar | No Training | Easter | 3-Apr | Peter Flynn | |
| 7-Apr | No Training | Members Comp | 10-Apr | Gayle Mercer | |
| 14-Apr | Candy Smith | Breed Survey | 17-Apr | Jane Pike | |
| 21-Apr | Linda Hume | 24-Apr | Andrew O'Loughlin | ||
| 28-Apr | Ian Cooke | 1-May | Jean Butterfield | ||
| 5-May | No Training | National | 8-May | No Training | National Celebration |
| 12-May | No Training | Mother's Day/Trial | 15-May | Jan Brabham | |
| 19-May | Jamie Phillis | 22-May | Mel Adamson | ||
| 26-May | Lyn Phillis | 29-May | Peter Damarell | ||
| 2-Jun | Tony Shoemaker | 5-Jun | Jenny DeLucia | ||
| 9-Jun | No Training | King's Birthday | 12-Jun | Self Training | |
| 16-Jun | Ian Cooke | 19-Jun | Self Training | ||
| 23-Jun | Judy O'Loughlin | 26-Jun | Self Training | ||
| 30-Jun | Linda Hume | 3-Jul | Robert Evans | ||
| 7-Jul | Tony Shoemaker | Pet Expo | 10-Jul | Gayle Mercer | |
| 14-Jul | Ian Cooke | 17-Jul | Peter Flynn | ||
| 21-Jul | Judy O'Loughlin | 24-Jul | Jane Pike | ||
| 28-Jul | Linda Hume | 31-Jul | Jean Butterfield | ||
| 4-Aug | Candy Smith | Breed Survey | 7-Aug | Jan Brabham | |
| 11-Aug | No Training | Members Comp | 14-Aug | Andrew O'Loughlin | |
| 18-Aug | Jamie Phillis | 21-Aug | Jenny DeLucia | ||
| 25-Aug | Judy O'Loughlin | 28-Aug | Robert Evans | ||
| 1-Sep | No Training | Father's Day | 4-Sep | Peter Damarell | |
| 8-Sep | Lyn Phillis | R.S General Specials | 11-Sep | Gayle Mercer | |
| 15-Sep | Tony Shoemaker | 18-Sep | Peter Flynn | ||
| 22-Sep | Linda Hume | 25-Sep | Jane Pike | ||
| 29-Sep | Jamie Phillis | 2-Oct | Jan Brabham | ||
| 6-Oct | No Training | Labour Day | 9-Oct | Mel Adamson | |
| 13-Oct | Judy O'Loughlin | 16-Oct | Andrew O'Loughlin | ||
| 20-Oct | Candy Smith | Breed Survey | 23-Oct | Jean Butterfield | |
| 27-Oct | Lyn Phillis | 30-Oct | Jenny DeLucia | ||
| 3-Nov | Tony Shoemaker | WDC Victoria | 6-Nov | Peter Damarell | |
| 10-Nov | No Training | Open Show | 13-Nov | Robert Evans | |
| 17-Nov | Ian Cooke | 20-Nov | Gayle Mercer | ||
| 24-Nov | Linda Hume | 27-Nov | Jenny DeLucia | ||
| 1-Dec | Lyn Phillis | 4-Dec | Peter Flynn | ||
| 8-Dec | Judy O'Loughlin | (Dogs SA Practical Exams) | 11-Dec | Andrew O'Loughlin | |
| 15-Dec | No Training | Break Up Day |