Shows, Trials & Titles
Getting involved in Tracking and/or Obedience Trial can be very rewarding and fun for you and your dog. If you would like to get involved but don’t know how, talk to your instructors.
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View the Honour Roll for Malvern’s latest achievements!
Lin & Echo achieve their Track & Search Dog Excellent title
Congrats to Lin Milne & Echo on passing Track and Search Track 8 with an Excellent grading at the GSDCV Track and Search urban trial last night (Oct 2017) at Cranbourne. Achieving their Track and Search Dog Champion title and an Excellent medallion. Woo Hoo!
Dawn & Venice – Track & Search Stars
Congrats to Dawn Howard and Venice who passed their Test 8 Track and Search Dog test on Friday night (Oct 2017) at the GSDCV Trial to achieve their Track & Search Dog Champion title.
Lin & Echo’s tracking success
Congrats to our Grade 3 Instructor Lin Milne & Echo on passing Track & Search Dog Test 7 at the Tracking Club of Victoria trial in Cranbourne on Saturday.
Test 7 involves finding a “missing person” that has walked 1000m through various streets and paths, 4 hours ago, in an urban setting and includes a pause of 2 mins along the track. Quite a feat.
Title Winners 2017 AGM Presentations
Congrats to our Malvern instructors who achieved titles in Tracking, Track & Search and Rally Obedience in the past year.
Alexa and Bear’s Herding title in Germany !!
Alexa McGuaran and Bear (Ch Followtrek USS Enterprise PT HGH) have trtavelled all the way to germany, and Bear has now acheived a superb results in herding (the german style of tending) with a superb result of an VORZUGLICH (EXCELLENT) grading with a score of 91 points. (Aug 2017)
April’s a Show Winner
Big congrats to Gayle Johnston and April who WON their junior bitch class today at the GSDCV champ show. 1st of 6 woohoo ! (August 2016)
Polly’s Rally title
Congratulations to Dearne and Polly, who today achieved a pass and their Rally Advanced title at the GSDCV Rally trial at KCC Park. Woohoo ! (July 2016)
GSDCA National Show & Obedience Trial April 2016
Congrats to Dearne Jackson & Jonty on gaining fifth place in Puppy Dog show class and a medallion at the National German Shepherd Dog Show & Trial. Gayle Johnston and April (Jonty’s sister) did well but weren’t placed.
Tracking Success – April 2016
Lin Milne & Echo with their Track & Search Dog Excellent Title ribbon.
T.Ch Djenuen Triple Treat AZ TSDX
Previously…….
RESULTS – GSDCA NATIONAL SHOW & OBEDIENCE TRIAL 2012
Malvern members competed in the Hunter Valley over a long weekend 18-20 May 2012.
After a long road trip Malvern achieved many successes and all had a great time. Gayle Johnston & Grubby achieved a pass in Novice at their first attempt. Both Dearne Jackson & Polly and Gayle Johnston & Daisy were awarded an Excellent in Open Bitch. Other members competed in various levels of obedience and all did well but not enough for a pass. All did Malvern proud.
Conformation (Show)
Gayle Johnston & Daisy (Glenraco Upsadaisy AZ Cl2) Open Bitch – Excellent
Dearne Jackson & Polly (Glenraco Golly Gosh AZ) Open Bitch – Excellent
Obedience
Gayle Johnston & Grubby (Glenraco Wild Witch AZ) Novice – Pass 183/200
Anca Tilea & Stella (Glenraco Earth Shimmer AI) CCD – NQ
Ken Mackay & Nero (Glenraco Good Fellow TD) CCD – NQ
Gayle Johnston & Al (Glenraco Mellow Fellow) CCD – NQ
Rosalie Gerlach & Seb (Glenraco Earth Glow AI) Novice – NQ
Jacinta Poole & Dizzy (Iniff Anzac Spirit AZ CCD) Novice – NQ
Grant Milne & Abbi (Djenuin Blowdifino ET CD) Open – NQ
RESULTS – GSDCV STATE BREED SHOW & OBEDIENCE TRIAL 5/5/2012
Malvern members competed at the GSDCV State Breed Show & Obedience Trial on 5 May 2012.
It was a somewhat difficult day as it had rained heavily overnight and left the grass with lots of smells from the nearby duck pond. Most of the dogs couldn’t get their noses off the ground.
Dearne Jackson & Polly entered Open Bitch and gained an Excellent medallion. Congratulations.
Gayle Johnston & Grubby entered their first Novice trial and achieved 174/200 points and 2nd place but didn’t pass one exercise so no pass, back luck. Grant Milne & Abbi entered their first Open trial and passed some new exercises but lots more work needed. Rosalie Gerlach & Seb entered CCD and more work also needed.
Dearne Jackson & Polly (Glenraco Golly Gosh) Open Bitch – Excellent
Gayle Johnston & Grubby (Glenraco Wild Witch AZ) CD 2nd place 174/200 (NQ)
RESULTS – CROYDON OBEDIENCE TRIAL 29/4/2012
Malvern members competed at the Croydon Obedience Trial on 29 April 2012.
Congratulations to Gayle Johnston & Grubby for a pass in CCD with 92/100 points, their 3rd pass and so Title. Also won the class. Woo hoo.
Rosalie Gerlach & Seb also competed without success.
Gayle Johnston & Grubby (Glenraco Wild Witch AZ) CCD Pass & Title 92/100
RESULTS – TRACKING CLUB OF VICTORIA TRIAL 15/4/2012
Congratulations to Lin Milne & Echo for a pass in Track 1 at their first attempt. During the track Echo even said hello to some cows but decided working was more fun.
Lin Milne & Echo (Djenuin Triple Treat AZ) Track 1 Pass.
RESULTS – OTEC OBEDIENCE TRIAL 7&8/4/2012
Malvern members competed at the OTEC Obedience Trial on 7&8 April 2012.
Congratulations to Gayle Johnston & Grubby for a pass in CCD with 87/100 points. Anca Tilea & Stella also competed and were happy with improvement over the 2 trials.
Gayle Johnston & Grubby (Glenraco Wild Witch AZ) CCD Pass 87/100
RESULTS – GSDCV CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW RESTRICTED TO BREED OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Malvern members competed at the GSDCV Championship Show Obedience Trial on 10 March 2012.
Well done to Anca Tilea & Stella after competing in their first trial, in CCD class.
Other Malvern members who competed were Rosalie Gerlach & Seb (CCD) and Jacinta Poole & Dizzy (Novice).
Grant Milne & Abbi (Djenuin Blowdifino ET) – Novice Pass 178/200 pts 1st place
RESULTS – DOBERMAN CLUB OF VICTORIA TWILIGHT OBEDIENCE TRIAL 3/3/2012
Malvern members competed at the Doberman Club of Victoria obedience trial on Sat 3 March 2012.
Congratulations to Grant Milne & Abbi on gaining their 3rd pass in Novice (CD) and achieving their Novice title, 187/200 points and winning their class. Jacinta Poole & Dizzy (Novice) and Rosalie Gerlach & Seb (CCD) also competed, but more work required.
Grant Milne & Abbi (Djenuin Blowdifino ET) – Novice Pass (3rd pass and title) 187/200 pts 1st place
RESULTS – GSDCV OPEN MEDALLION ‘BACK TO BACK’ OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Gayle Johnston & Grubby, Jacinta Poole & Dizzy and Grant Milne & Abbi also competed without success.
RESULTS – SHOW AND OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Congratulations to Malvern members who competed over the weekend.
GSDCV 87th Championship Show Sat 29/10/2011
Dearne Jackson & Glenraco Golly Gosh AZ – Intermediate Bitch – Very Good
Gayle Johnston & Glenraco Upsadaisy AZ Cl2- Open Bitch – Very Good
GSDCV Restricted to Group 5 Obedience Trial Sat 29/10/2011
Grant Milne & Abbi – Novice – Pass 172/200 points 2nd place (2nd pass)
Working Dog Club Show Sun 30/10/2011
Dearne Jackson & Glenraco Golly Gosh – Intermediate Bitch – Very Good
Gayle Johnston & Glenraco Upsadaisy AZ Cl2- Open Bitch – Very Good
RESULTS – TRACKING TRIAL
Congratulations to Jos & Ella for achieving a 3rd Pass and Tracking Dog (TD) Title in a Tracking Trial on Sun 11 Sep.
Jos Roffey & Ella Track 3 Pass Very Good Tracking Trial (TD) Title
RESULTS – OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Congratulations to Jacinta & Dizzy for achieving a 3rd pass, winning the class and gaining CCD Title on Sat 3 Sep 2011.
Jacinta Poole & Dizzy Pass 90/100 points CCD Title.
Now to start training for Novice (CD) class.
RESULTS – TRACKING TRIAL
Congratulations to Ken & Nero, Gayle & KCee and Jos & Ella for achieving passes in a recent Tracking Trial.
Ken Mackay & Nero Track 4 Pass Very Good
Gayle Johnston & Grubby Track 1 Pass Very Good
Jos Roffey & Ella Track 2 Pass Very Good
RESULTS – TRACKING TRIAL
Congratulations to Ken Mackay & Nero and Gayle Johnston & KCee for achieving their Tracking Dog titles (TD) on Sat 9 July 2011.
RESULTS – GSDCV 2011 Endurance Trial
Congratulations to 3 Malvern members who passed the 20km Endurance Trial on Sat 25 June 2011.
Margot Souch & Cully
Margy McCluskey & Mishka
Sharyn Thompson & Schaefer
Margot and Sharyn rode bikes for the 20kms, whilst Margy ran for some 11km, helped by Clem running for 3km and then Margy swapped to a bike for the rest. A huge effort by all handlers and dogs.
RESULTS – GSDCSA 2011 Champ Show and Obedience Trial
Congratulations to Gayle & Grubby and Jacinta & Dizzy, each finishing 1st in the CCD Obedience ring on Sat and Sun respectively. Also, Lin & Echo competed in their first Obedience trial, and whilst more work to do, they worked well and had fun. Detailed results below.
Conformation: Sat 11 June
Anca Tilea & Stella Glenraco Earth Shimmer Puppy Bitch Very Promising 11th
Dearne Jackson & Polly Glenraco Golly Gosh Intermediate Bitch Very Good 7th
Gayle Johnston & Daisy Glenraco Upsadaisy Intermediate Bitch Very Good 4th
Dawn Howard & Baby Rain Killara Winter Soltice CCD Open Bitch Very Good 21st
Sun 12 June
Anca Tilea & Stella Glenraco Earth Shimmer Puppy Bitch Very Promising 8th
Dearne Jackson & Polly Glenraco Golly Gosh Intermediate Bitch Very Good 4th
Gayle Johnston & Daisy Glenraco Upsadaisy Intermediate Bitch Very Good 7th
Dawn Howard & Baby Rain Killara Winter Soltice CCD Open Bitch Excellent 14th
Obedience ; Sat 11 June
Jacinta Poole & Dizzy CCD Non Qualify
Gayle Johnston & Grubby CCD Pass 88pts/100 1st
Lin Milne & Echo CCD Non Qualify
Grant Milne & Abbi Novice Non Qualify
Jos Roffey & Ella Open withdrawn
Dawn Howard & Vixen UDX withdrawn
Sun 12 June
Jacinta Poole & Dizzy CCD Pass 95pts/100 1st
Gayle Johnston & Grubby CCD Non Qualify
Lin Milne & Echo CCD Non Qualify
Grant Milne & Abbi Novice Non Qualify
Jos Roffey & Ella Open withdrawn
Dawn Howard & Vixen UDX withdrawn
RESULTS – Working Dog Club Restricted to Group 5 Tracking Trial
Malvern members competed in Restricted to Group 5 Tracking Trial on Sat 14 May.
Dearne Jackson & Barney Pass Track 3 Good – achieves Tracking Dog title (TD)
Ken MacKay & Nero Pass Track 1 Very Good
Pass Track 2 Very Good
Gayle Johnston & KCee Pass Track 2 Very Good
Congratulations to all.
RESULTS – 39th National German Shepherd Dog Show and Trial
The 2011 National is over and all Malvern members and dogs returned safely, and many with some great results.
Conformation
Rosalie Gerlach & Seb Minor Puppy Dog Very Promising 15th/26
Dearne Jackson & Polly Intermediate Bitch Very Good 27th/60
Gayle Johnston & Daisy Intermediate Bitch Very Good 33rd/60
Dawn Howard & Baby Rain Open Bitch Excellent 42nd/74
Obedience
Jacinta Poole & Dizzy CCD Pass 87pts/100 5th/11
Grant Milne & Abbi Novice Pass 178pts/200 7th/21
Gayle Johnston & Grubby Novice withdrawn
Jos Roffey & Ella Open withdrawn
Ken McKay & Barky Open withdrawn
Dawn Howard & Vixen UDX withdrawn
Breeders Award
Gayle Johnston Bronze Medals Hip & Elbow Dysplasia Control Scheme
Group photo of all Malvern dogs that competed in Conformation or Obedience at the 39th National.
GSDCV Open Endurance Trial, 26th June 2010
Anca and Mia, felciity and Khan and Tony and Kai completed the Endurance Trial.
GSDCV Open Endurance Trial, 27 June 2009
After months of preparation, David & Cassie and Grant & Abbi successfully completed the 20km Endurance Trial. Both dogs can now add their new ET title to their names. Well done!
GSDCV 83rd Championship Show and Obedience Trial, 2-3 May 2009
Darryl & Jess won the Open ring. This is their 3rd pass in Open hence Jess now has her Open title. Congratulations! Next stop UD!
The Peninsula Obedience Club Inc, 5 April 2009
Darryl & Jess came second in the Open with a score of 188, second highest of the day. Well done! One more trial to go and Jess will get her Open title. No pressure Darryl!
Berwick All Breeds Kennel Club Champ Show, 22 February 2009
Class 1 – Baby Puppy Dog
3rd place. Glenraco Oskar (Pam Jackson & Oskar)
Class 1A – Baby Puppy Bitch
5th place. Glenraco Sinta (Judy Eppinger & Bella)
Ballarat Dog Club Champ Show, 8 February 2009
Class1A – Baby Puppy Bitch
10th place. Glenraco Sinta (Judy Eppinger & Bella)
Grading: Very promising
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Jenny & Rex got their CD title in Nov 08. Congratulations!
At the Working Dog Show and Obedience Trial held on Nov 1 and 2 at Lancefield, both Gayle & K’Cee and Rosalie & Ithor got Excellent Medallions in the show. Yay!
Joss & Ella got a pass and came second in the ring at the Obedience Trial held at KCC Park on Oct 4. This is Joss & Ella’s second pass in CCD. One more to go! Well done!
At the Melbourne Royal Show Dearne & Barney got their CDX title! Grubby got second place in the Open Bitch Class and K’Cee came fourth in the Open Dog Class.
What a smashing team!
Darryl & Jess took out the highest scores back to back (194 & 197 out of the possible 200) at Geelong. A few weeks later Darryl & Jess got their Novice at Moorabbin ODC’s Trial with another 190+ score and then went to the Royal Show, at only their fourth trial to win the Novice Bitch class with 191 points.
To have achieved their title in three straight trials all with “Excellent” grade scores is a remarkable achievement. The fairy tale finished with the opportunity to be in the runoff for Best in Trial at the Royal Show. While Darryl & Jess did not win on the day, Malvern is very proud of the fact that they were there in the run-off for Best in Trial.
…and here is our new Tracking Champion
Early on the morning of Sat June 28 2008 Ken Mackay & Glenraco Sargeant Barko (Barky) set out from Ballarat to Hickinbotham Winery, Dromana to find the elusive “Tracking Champion” title.
The Working Dog Club was running this trial.
The tracking champion has a “blind start”. This means that Ken & Barky were given the first clue (otherwise known as an article) and then given the command “your start is somewhere between those poles”. It was tricky but Ken & Barky were confident all the way. And indeed when they found that sneaky tracklayer there were cheers, hugs and pats.
Congratulations to Joss & Ella on achieving the Endurance Trial Title
In order to avoid having the title of “pooey” again, Joss decided to enter Ella for the 20K Endurance Trial held at Cherry Lake, Altona on 21 Jun 2008. A series of fitness preparation is required to build up Ella’s endurance before the trial. These included swimming, learning to run beside the bike, familiarising with different road conditions. After months of hard work and committment, Jos & Ella passed and achieved her ET title.
Medallion, Walter Reimann Memorial Trophy, Best Dual Performance in Show & Trial
Wow! Rosalie & Ithor gained an Excellent Medallion and second place in the ring at the GSDCV 81st Championship Show and Restricted Obedience Trial held at KCC Park on 10-11 May 2008. As this was his third pass in Novice, he now qualifies for the title CD. In the Open Dog Show the following day, he was placed seventh in the Show Ring and was awarded an Excellent Medallion. Of the three dogs that gained a qualifying score in the Obedience and also presented in the Show Ring, Ithor gained the highest placing and was therefore awarded the “Walter Reimann Memorial Trophy” and a sash for Best Dual Performance in Show and Trial! This is the second time Ithor has won the Best Dual Performance at a GSDCV Championship Show. Congratulations!
The GSDCV Nationals 2008
The dogs who competed are L to R: K’Cee, Grian, Barney, Ella, Ithor, Ditt (Mascot) and Barky. Gayle is course the handler, breeder of all GSDs shown except for Ditt and when Ken gets his way…the groomer of all! Grian went in Open Bitch and was awarded a Very Good. K’Cee and Ithor both obtained Excellent gradings in the Open Dog class.
Read all about their trip here…we heard that it was a hoot!
Other achievements
- Ken & Barky got their Novice Title with an Excellent at the Vic State Breed Exhibition held on 1 Mar 2008 and was first in the ring whilst Joss & Ella came third.
- Jenny & Rex got their CCD in Nov 07
- Joss & Ella got their first pass in CCD in Dec 07
- Gayle & Chyna got their CD in Oct 07