Please be advised. There is potential for Saturday’s training to be cancelled due to hot weather. Here is our heat policy:
” if at 8.00am on the day of training the forecast temperature is 35 degrees or more, training will be cancelled…..even if there is a cool change at some stage during the morning, we will remain closed for that day”
Check back Friday/ Saturday for an update.
Please note
Due to the tightening of insurance requirements post Covid, any one wishing to join in classes must be a financial member of the GSDCV.
Members can renew here:https://gsdcv.org.au/about/membership/membership-renewal/
Non members who have a new puppy or older dog, will need to join as a members prior to entering these classes. Specific contact point are listed below
Membership inquiries
New members interested in joining for the first time should request an application form by contacting Diane at northern@gsdcv.org.au. Fill in the required fields. Bring the form with you to complete the process by attending the branch in person.
Training inquiries
Please contact Terry Taukus by calling 0439 003468 or emailing terrytaukus3@optusnet.com.au Please note that only calls or emails will be responded to. Texts will not be answered. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
The Northern Branch is the only metropolitan venue of the GSDCV to train on Saturday afternoons. This gives members from other Branches the flexibility of an alternative venue when the situation demands a different day. We have a group of very experienced instructors who can give guidance in general obedience for nine week old puppies through to older mature dogs, obedience, trialing, Rally O, tracking and endurance.
Training times are: Obedience classes commence at 2.00pm, With regard to show training, we are not currently conducting classes.
We do encourage members to arrive about 30 mins prior to take advantage of the socialization that occurs before classes.
Please note that we now have a new and improved system to distribute membership cards for new and renewing members. Your new cards will be waiting for you at the check in desk on your first visit.
Please see Diane at the desk if you have an issue with your card.
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 learning all of the following then you will have a well behaved dog.
• Socialising with other dogs
• Focus and Watch Me
• Sit, Drop and Stand
• Recall (come back when called!)
• Walking calmly and Heeling_
• Praise and Play
• Leave
• Problem Solving
• Meet other like minded GSD owners and their dogs and puppies