Shepparton & District Obedience Dog Club Inc

29/03/2026

Tricksters
Entries extended for this weekend's trial but must close lunchtime today.
Get those entries in.

15/03/2026

As promised
I got hold of the video of Luna and I (David) rally run from yesterday at southern obedience dog club, with thanks to Marie Atsidakos.
Lucky to not be pinged for the muck up at the final station (figure 8, I entered in the opposite direction I should have)

14/03/2026

I don’t think David Sanfords bragging skills are quite at the same level as Anthony and Alan’s but if he and Luna keep performing like they did today they may well improve.

Huge Congratulations guys on your 1st Place🥇 and perfect 100/100 in Rally Excellent today at Southern Obedience Club in Melbourne. Well Done!!!

But as you know Anthony and I don’t like playing second fiddle so we also managed a perfect score in Rally Masters to share the winners spotlight!

Go the Shepp dogs! Woof 🦴🐕🐾

Picture please Dave!!

10/03/2026

Hello tricksters
Entries close soon, Wednesday 25th March.
Get your entries in, always a great day

https://readyentries.com/view-event-group/1770190535210x783146378151854000

10/02/2026

Calling all tricksters.
Starting this Sunday at 8am.

09/02/2026

Some quick snaps from Sunday's beginners class.

03/02/2026

It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this, one of our life members Paul O’Bryan lost his German Shepherd Rogue (Obywan B Jar Jar Binks) tonight. Born 18/3/2018 from Paul other Shepherd Freya after becoming unwell on Sunday and undergoing emergency surgery. Rogue had a great life, enjoying showing, obedience and tracking as well as regular car rides and coffee catch ups with a bit of bacon. I would like to pass on our condolences to Paul, as well as Lisa, our thoughts are with you.

03/02/2026

FOR MY BEGGINER LEDGENDS
LURE= High value treat right at the nose to guide them into position. ( yes they can Nibble If they are workig towards the behaviour watch your fingies )
MARK= (yes/good/click) the instant the dog performs the desired behaviour ie:butt hits the ground for the sit. Elbows for the Down and head turn for the recalls.
REWARD= delivered Immediately In position to begin with
CUE= once dog can follow Lure consistently we add the verbal cue ( ie sit ) just BEFORE the hand motion to lure.
RELEASE= ( Free/break/ok ) to start with this will follow the reward rapidly but gradually we will add a second between reward and release or several markers for holding the position longer before release.

Note
If we give them a formal cue/command we must release them always to keep it consistent and lot leave them guessing when they have to stay still and when they can move.

Transition
Fading out the bribe we often use the Hand signal similar to the lure as a guide but So our dogs don’t only perform when they can see the reward, we start to hide the treat in a closed hand then we may use the same hand to lure but the opposite hand to give the reward. Changes the picture so the dog learns no matter what that funny noise you make means the same thing regardless of if I can see the yummies/toy.

Remember short happy sessions and practice in many locations.

Miss Raya smashing her sit ( stay ) below.

28/01/2026

26/01/2026

Here we go for 2026

New beginners intake this Sunday 01/02/2026.
See information below.
Existing members, it is renewal time.
New and existing members find information on the website https://www.sheppartonobedience.net/membership.html
I have included screenshots of the fees in the comments, it is important to remember the levy charged to non dogs Victoria members, this is an insurance fee set by the state body, dogs Vic members don't pay this levy as it is included with that membership.

Important reminders:
If the forecast at 6pm Saturday night is 36° or higher, club will not go ahead inline with dogs Victoria extreme weather policy.

November beginners move up to intermediate A at 10am, enjoy the extra hour sleep👍

November intermediate A moves to intermediate B, same time 10am.

Where: Chas Johnson reserve corner packham and balaclava road.

When: begginers starts at 9 am so come early, 8:30 or so for sign up, and to let your pooches settle in to the new environment save time download the forms and pre fill. Or we will have some on the day. Eftpos or cash accepted fees listed on our website.

How: bring your dogs current and upto date vaccination certificate must have dog and vacc info visible. We will have volunteers available to help and hold your pup as there are no dogs in the club room ( yes we get the irony dog club ect )

Bring: dogs must be on lead and preferably a collar.

Super yummy small soft treats enough for a 45minute training session ( then double it you will be surprised ) no dry boring kibble 😁

A hungry dog please no breakfast the day of training

A favourite toy ( the dogs not yours )

​Membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December Intake for new members is on the first Sunday of each month February through to November Membership options are listed below. Please note...

11/01/2026

Entries are now open.
Important update: please note the updated schedule, online entry platform has changed to ready entries.
Tricks trial coming up soon.
What do you need to enter?
You need to be a dogs Victoria member
Your dog needs to be registered with dogs Victoria, either by pedigree or on the associate register.
And a dog that can do the required tricks.
Rules can be found here https://dogsvictoria.org.au/events/dog-activities/trick-dog/

07/12/2025

Santa photos...the good ones, what do they say about working with children or animals? 🤣
Have a great Xmas and new year all, and see you in the new year.
First Sunday in February, as long as it's not too hot🥵