Conformation

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 2026 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 Conformation Training Roster 2026
JanSun27no training (public holiday)
JanWed28Mel Adamson First training day
FebSun1Judy O'Loughlin
FebWed4Jean Butterfield
FebSun8Mark Parkinson
FebWed11Peter Flynn
FebSun15Kim Leyland
FebWed18Mel Adamson
FebSun22Linda Hume Breed Survey
FebWed25Jan Brabam
MarSun1MEMBERS COMP - Stephen Collins (SA)
MarWed4
MarSun8no training (public holiday)
MarWed11Andrew O'Loughlin
MarSun15
MarWed18Jenny De Lucia
MarSun22Christine Collins
MarWed25Jane Pike
MarSun29Chris Rayner
AprWed1Jean Butterfield
AprSun5no training (public holiday)
AprWed8Peter Flynn
AprSun12Lyn Phillis
AprWed15Mel Adamson
AprSun19Candy Smith
AprWed22Jan Brabam
AprSun26MEMBERS COMP - Jess Kada (NSW)
AprWed29
MaySun3Judy O'loughlin
MayWed6Jenny De Lucia
MaySun10no training (Mother's Day)
MayWed13Andrew O'Loughlin
MaySun17NATIONAL (NSW)
MayWed20Jane Pike
MaySun24Mark Parkinson
MayWed27Jean Butterfield
MaySun31Linda HumeWinter International 28th-31st
JunWed3Peter Flynn
JunSat6Champ Show - Martin Kelly Snr (IR)
JunSun7Champ Show - Peter Flynn (SA)
JunWed10Informal training (no instructor)
JunSun14Kim Leyland
JunWed17Jean Butterfield
JunSun21Louise QuinnBreed Survey
JunWed24Informal training (no instructor)
JunSun28 Animal Expo 27th-28th
JulWed1Informal training (no instructor)
JulSun5Christine Collins
JulWed8Jean Butterfield
JulSun12Chris Rayner
JulWed15Jan Brabam
JulSat18Endurance Test
JulSun19MEMBERS COMP - Kurt Morton (NSW) TBC
JulWed22Informal training (no instructor)
JulSun26Lyn Phillis
JulWed29Informal training (no instructor)
AugSat1Balmead Obedience Trial
AugSun2Louise Quinn
AugWed5Informal training (no instructor)
AugSun9Candy Smith
AugWed12Informal training (no instructor)
AugSun16Mark ParkinsonBreed Survey
AugWed19Informal training (no instructor)
AugSun23Linda Hume
AugWed26Informal training (no instructor)
AugSun30
SepWed2Informal training (no instructor)
SepSun6no training (Fathers Day) Royal Adelaide Show 5th-13th
SepWed9
SepSun13Kim Leyland
SepWed16Andrew O'Loughlin
SepSun20MEMBERS COMP - TBC
SepWed23Informal training (no instructor)
SepSun27Christine Collins
SepWed30Informal training (no instructor)
OctSun4no training (public holiday)
OctWed7Informal training (no instructor)
OctSun11Chris Rayner Breed Survey
OctWed14Informal training (no instructor)
OctSun18no training (Bay to Birdwood)Bay to Birdwood
OctWed21Informal training (no instructor)
OctSun25Lyn Phillis
OctWed28Informal training (no instructor)
NovSun1Candy Smith
NovWed4Jenny De Lucia
NovSun8Judy O'Loughlin
NovWed11Jane Pike
NovSun15Open Show
NovWed18Informal training (no instructor)
NovSun22Kim Leyland
NovWed25Informal training (no instructor)
NovSun29Mark Parkinson
DecWed2Informal training (no instructor)
DecSun6 Last training day & Presentation Day