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MY SHEPHERD MY FRIEND MY RESPONSIBILTY
ROYAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL
$37,333.00
Thank you to all our members who helped collect this outstanding amount for the Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Members from Western Branch, join by several other Branches gathered on their allocated street corners to collect donations for the Royal Children's Hospital. After five hours, there were some tired feet and tired bunnies who made their way to the Flagstaff Gardens in the city to meet for lunch. After refreshments a convoy of handlers and dogs then headed off to Etihad Stadium to deliver the donations for counting.(Steve Kinsmans car was seriously weighed down with a boot full of donation buckets!)
We took advantage of the waiting time to put together a quick demonstration showing off some excellent obedience skills to the gathered crowd. Our dogs made themselves available for a few pats,hugs and photos with lots of happy children.
What a wonderful way to promote our breed and at the same time show our support to the Royal Children's Hospital!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Waiting in the stands at Etihad Stadium...........
I wonder how much we raised for the Royal Children's Hospital......
$37,333.00
At Western Branch we promote
responsible dog ownership.
No dog, however intelligent, will fulfil its potential as companion or guardian without proper training. All dogs’ and their owners benefit from attending obedience classes. Well trained and well cared for dogs add something good to life.
Owning a German Shepherd provides companionship, they encourage outdoor exercise and social interaction and are good teacher's especially for children and encourage creative play while developing responsibility and respect for life.
TRAINING
Please arrive at the grounds at least twenty minutes before the start of your class to allow time for your dog to socialise and settle.
Obedience Classes – Sunday morning 9:30am -10:30am
Conformation Classes - Sunday morning 10:45am – 11:45 am
Training classes continue during wet weather.
MID WEEK OBEDIENCE TRAINING - for class 1 to 5 dogs
Wednesday evenings 6.30pm -7:30pm approx.
There will be no formal mid week class for dogs under 6 months, although puppy owners are welcome to attend to socialise your puppies.
Members need to have attended Sunday training and completed an introductory class prior to attending mid weektraining.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no mid week training when the temperature is forecast as being 35 degrees or over.
MEMBERSHIP
All new members must bring their dogs’ current vaccination cards to be checked.
Membership badges should be worn whilst on the training ground.
Membership forms and payments will be accepted by the Membership Officer at Sunday training ony.
CAR PARKING
Car parking is available in bays along McCrae Boulevard.
Car parking inside the ground is for committee, instructor's and dog trailers only.
BITCHES IN SEASON
No bitch may attend obedience training for 3 weeks of her season, except in show class as long as they are kept away from the ground during obedience training (9:30-10:30).
EQUIPMENT
Check our equipment table for new products and monthly specials; pick up a bargain and help support your branch. We have quality leather leads and correction chains suitable for your puppy or adult dog.
Club shirts are available in a range of colours and sizes. If your favourite colour isn’t displayed, please ask and we will endeavour to get it for you.
Check out our Events Calendar and Western News in the menu to keep up to date with what is happening around your Branch.