News

On the morning of Saturday 9 November we will be undertaking a spring clean of our clubrooms and reorganisation of equipment sheds. We would be most grateful if you can spare an hour or two to assist us in tasks … Read More

Our final dog walk of the year will be at the You Yangs on Sunday 29 September 2024. We will meet Veronica at 10.00 am at the main car park (near the entrance) and walk to the Dog Rocks before … Read More

Geelong members are invited to attend a Tracking Workshop to be held on 22 September 2024. Facilitated by Tracking Judge and Instructor, Peter Miller, this workshop will provide an introduction to teaching your dog to follow a scent trail. There … Read More

Congratulations to Deb and Luna who gained their Rally Novice title at the 6-7 July Geelong Obedience Dog Club’s Obedience and Rally Trial. A great win and an inspiration to others who may wish to transfer their class skills to … Read More

A few keen members joined around 700 other participants at the 2024 RSPCA Million Paws Walk on 26 May. It was a great opportunity for our dogs to meet and move among a variety of other dog breeds in a … Read More

The Geelong Branch will be closed on Sunday, 9th October. But even though our branch will not be open for training, all of our members have been invited to attend and participate in Obedience Training followed by Breed Survey at … Read More

We would like to announce that the official opening of the new off-lead multi-purpose ring at the Geelong Branch of the GSDCV at Elcho Park in Lara. This wonderful new asset for our club will be officially opened this Sunday, … Read More

Training for 2022 – Change to training times effective Sunday March 6th. From Sunday the 6th March we will be bringing all classes back to the same starting time of 10am. Over the last two years with all the changes … Read More

Please note that due to Victoria entering into 80% Double Vaccination stage from 6pm this Friday (October 29th), which is earlier than previously predicted, some things will be changing for Sunday training at Elcho Park Lara. So from the 6pm … Read More

  Dear Members, As we near the Vic Covid Roadmap thresholds, we as a Club need to prepare to re-open in line with State, Local and Dogs Victoria requirements for our activities. When our state reaches the 80% double vaccinate mark, training … Read More

𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – In Lockdown Again. Unfortunately training has now been CANCELLED for this coming Sunday 26th September, due to yesterday’s announcement of Geelong going into a 7 day lockdown period.   Hoping all our members keep safe and well … Read More

** NO ONE CAN ATTEND FROM MELBOURNE AND ANY AREAS STILL IN LOCKDOWN. Please note that we can/may/will ask for ID.   We still are only able to train with limited numbers for our classes. We can only have 9 … Read More

Although regional Victoria is no longer in lockdown, there are still a number of restrictions and protocols that members need to follow: Masks are to be worn at all times Members living in Metropolitan Melbourne’s lockdown areas may not attend … Read More

For those not attending or unable to go to KCC Park for the State Breed Exhibition, there will be an informal walk for members and our dogs on Sunday 9 May. We will gather at the entrance of the Botanic Gardens, … Read More

The GSDCV State Breed Exhibition at KCC Park will be held on the weekend of 8-9 May 2021. All GSDCV branches will be closed to allow members to trial and show their dogs as well as support them as spectators. … Read More

Congratulations to Dave Organ and Margi Raftopoulos who received their Show Instructor certificates at the GSDCV Annual General Meeting while Margi also received her Obedience Instructor certificate. Although they had qualified in 2019, the 2020 lockdowns delayed the handing out … Read More

Congratulations to our very own Jo Mee who, at the GSDCV Annual General Meeting, received an Obedience Instructor Award for 30 years continuous service as an Obedience Instructor – all of them at the Geelong Branch! You have certainly helped … Read More

  It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Desma Dickeson in November 2020 after long battling ill health. Desma was a member of the Geelong Branch for 27 years, the last 6 years of these as … Read More