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.
GSDCSA Show Class Instruction Manual
Training Roster for 2023 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 | |
| 26-Jan | Andrew O'Loughlin | ||||
| 29-Jan | Judy O'Loughlin | 1-Feb | Peter Flynn | ||
| 5-Feb | Christine Collins | 8-Feb | Ray Mercer | ||
| 12-Feb | Candy Smith | Breed Survey | 15-Feb | Darcy Clark | |
| 19-Feb | NO TRAINING | Members Comp | 22-Feb | Jean Butterfield | |
| 26-Feb | Jenny DeLucia | 1-Mar | Robert Evans | ||
| 5-Mar | Jamie Phillis | 8-Mar | Jane Pike | ||
| 12-Mar | NO TRAINING | Adelaide Cup | 15-Mar | Gayle Mercer | |
| 19-Mar | Tony Schoemaker | 22-Mar | Jan Brabham | ||
| 26-Mar | Linda Hume | 29-Mar | Peter Damarell | ||
| 2-Apr | Judy O'Loughlin | Pet Expo? | 5-Apr | Doug West | |
| 9-Apr | NO TRAINING | Easter Sunday | 12-Apr | Sophie Lawrence | |
| 16-Apr | NO TRAINING | Members Comp | 19-Apr | Mel Adamson | |
| 23-Apr | Candy Smith | Breed Survey | 26-Apr | Peter Flynn | |
| 30-Apr | NO TRAINING | National | 3-May | Andrew O'Loughlin | |
| 7-May | Jenny DeLucia | 10-May | Ray Mercer | ||
| 14-May | NO TRAINING | Mother's Day | 17-May | Darcy Clark | |
| 21-May | Jamie Phillis | 24-May | Jean Butterfield | ||
| 28-May | NO TRAINING | Obedlience Trial | 31-May | Robert Evans | |
| 4-Jun | NO TRAINING | Winter International Specialty | 7-Jun | Jane Pike | |
| 11-Jun | NO TRAINING | King's Birthday | 14-Jun | Self Training | |
| 18-Jun | Christine Collins | 21-Jun | Self Training | ||
| 25-Jun | Linda Hume | 28-Jun | Self Training | ||
| 2-Jul | Tony Schoemaker | 5-Jul | Gayle Mercer | ||
| 9-Jul | Judy O'Loughlin | 12-Jul | Jan Brabham | ||
| 16-Jul | NO TRAINING | Members Comp | 19-Jul | Peter Damarell | |
| 23-Jul | Jenny DeLucia | 26-Jul | Doug West | ||
| 30-Jul | Jamie Phillis | 2-Aug | Sophie Lawrence | ||
| 6-Aug | Linda Hume | 9-Aug | Mel Adamson | ||
| 13-Aug | Tony Schoemaker | 16-Aug | Peter Flynn | ||
| 20-Aug | Candy Smith | Breed Survey | 23-Aug | Ray Mercer | |
| 27-Aug | Judy O'Loughlin | 30-Aug | Andrew O'Loughlin | ||
| 3-Sep | NO TRAINING | Father's Day | 6-Sep | Jean Butterfield | |
| 10-Sep | Jenny DeLucia | Royal GS Day | 13-Sep | Robert Evans | |
| 17-Sep | NO TRAINING | Members Comp | 20-Sep | Jane Pike | |
| 24-Sep | Jamie Phillis | 27-Sep | Gayle Mercer | ||
| 1-Oct | NO TRAINING | Labour Day | 4-Oct | Jan Brabham | |
| 8-Oct | Christine Collins | 11-Oct | Peter Damarell | ||
| 15-Oct | NO TRAINING | Rottweiler Show | 18-Oct | Doug West | |
| 22-Oct | NO TRAINING | Bay to Birdwood | 25-Oct | Sophie Lawrence | |
| 29-Oct | Candy Smith | Breed Survey | 1-Nov | Mel Adamson | |
| 5-Nov | Tony Schoemaker | WDCV | 8-Nov | Peter Flynn | |
| 12-Nov | NO TRAINING | Open Show | 15-Nov | Ray Mercer | |
| 19-Nov | Jamie Phillis | 22-Nov | Robert Evans | ||
| 26-Nov | Jenny DeLucia | 29-Nov | Jean Butterfield | ||
| 3-Dec | Judy O'Loughlin | 6-Dec | Andrew O'Loughlin | ||
| 10-Dec | NO TRAINING | Break Up |