Congratulations to our members for a vast array of achievements.
Photos, courtesy of club members.
July Titles

Woody
Helen Evans and Woody
Title: TD
Helen and Woody gained their Tracking Dog title at the Tracking Club’s trial in July with a grading of Good.

Elsie with Eddie
Edy Smith and Elsie
Title: T Gr Ch.
Eddie and Elsie obtained their Tracking Grand Champion
title at our club’s trial in July.
A well-deserved achievement for someone who does so much for the sport and helps so many competitors reach their goals.

Belle with ribbons
Maribeth Murphy and Belle
Title: TSD and TDX
Both these titles were obtained in July.

Fritz with ribbons
Maribeth Murphy and Fritz
Title: TSD and TDX
Fritz obtained two tracking titles in July.
His Track & Search Dog and Tracking Excellent titles.

Rikki jumping hurdle
Anni Saul and Rikki
Title: RE
Rikki and Anni gained their Rally Excellent title at the East Gippsland ODC Rally Trials on 8 June.

Rikki in action
Anni Saul and Rikki
Title: TK.N
Melbourne & District Dances With Dogs Tricks Novice Trials 1 and 2, on 13 July 2025 in the Bulla Indoor Pavilion with two passes.

Levi showing off his ribbons and certificates
Aaron Sleep and Levi
Title: SWE
Levi has achieved his last pass for his Scent Work Excellent title.
To top it off he also obtained he got a Master Interior pass with a third place.

Zen
Jeff Nestor and Zenzi
Title: CD
Great result for Jeff and Zen over the King’s birthday long weekend.
First place at Bairnsdale resulted in second CD pass followed up with first place at our GODC yo obtain the Companion Dog title.

Finlay
Lesley Meikle and Finlay
Title: TSD
Findlay obtained his Track & Search Dog title at Ballarat on 21 June, a week after he received the coveted Tracking Grand Champion title (see July titles).

Rebel
Lesley Meikle and Rebel
Title: TS Ch
Rebel obtained her Track & Search Champion title at Ballarat on 21 June.
A very busy but very productive day for Lesley.
Special Mention

Sprocket and Kerrie in action
Kerry Piper and Sprocket
On 30 May local fashion label "Be Right Back" launched their winter line with a fashion show.
But this was to be a show with a difference. It would include a talent show.
Kerry and Sprocket were invited. Kerry to model one of the designrs outfits, whist performing a dancing routine with Sprocket. Despite some unusual challenges such as very loud music and spotlights, the routine was a success.
June Titles

Hype with his many awards
Renee Patten and Hype
Title: RM and RAE
Renee and Hype had a great day at our trial on Monday, 9 June.
They obtained six passes including two second places and a first place to receive two rally titles, namely Rally Masters and Rally Advanced Excellent.

Boost
Renee and Boost
Title: RE
Renee and Boost obtained their Rally Excellent title at Sale’s trial on Saturday 8 June with two passes and a third place.

Finlay and Lesley with his Grand Champion ribbon
Lesley Meikle and Findlay
Title: T Gr Ch
Lesley and Findlay passed their track 10 on a very cold Sunday morning at Bendigo’s Tracking trial on 15 June to obtain their Tracking Grand Champion title.

Holly and Pat with ribbons
Pat Embleton and Holly
Title: RM
On 24 May, at the Working Dog Trial, Holly got her final pass to gain her Rally Masters title.

Kizzi and Callie
Karen Bradford's Kizzi and Callie
Title: RN
Karen’s mother and daughter duo both gained their Rally Novice titles at Bairnsdale.

Luca with a host of awards
Kerina White and Luca
Title: CCD
Kerina and Luca had a very successful long weekend trialling, with three passes, some great placings and five Highest Scoring in Trial awards to obtain their Community Companion Dog title at our grounds on Monday 9 June.

Holly
Pat Embleton and Holly
Title: R Ch
On 21 June, Holly got her final pass to gain her Rally Champion title. To say I'm proud of her is an understatement.
She achieved her 10 Championship passes in just four weeks following her Masters title (on 24 May), and all her passes scored 96/100 or higher.

Elvis with Jo
Jo Crawford and Elvis
Title: CCD
Elvis gained his Community Companion Dog title in late June.
May Titles

Flayme
Ruth Harvey and Flayme
Title: RA
Flayme and Ruth obtained their Rally Advanced title at the Border Collie Club with a great score of 81.

Elsie
Ed Smith and Elsie
Title: T.Ch
Ed and Elsie obtained their Tracking Champion title (eighth pass) at their home ground in May.

Elsie and Ed
Ed Smith and Elsie
Title: TSDX
In late April, at the Tracking Club, Ed and Elsie obtained their Track and Search Dog Excellent title with a grading of Very Good.

Holly wit Pat and awards
Pat Embleton and Holly
Title: RM
On 24 May, at the Working Dog Trial, Holly got her final pass to gain her Rally Masters Title.
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Rikki and Anni with ribbons
Anni Saul and Rikki
Title: TK.S
Anni and Rikki obtained three passes at the Bairnsdale Tricks trial to obtain their Tricks Starter Title.

Rikki with Anni
Anni Saul and Rikki
Title: CD
Since getting her Tricks Starter Title Rikki gained her third pass in her Obedience Novice at the Berwick trial on Sunday, 18 May 2025 for her Obedience CD title.

Maggie
Pamela Sherriff and Maggie
Title: TK.S
Maggie gained her first title in Tricks.

Woody with ribbon and certificate
Helen Evans and Woody
Title: TSD
On 28 April Woody passed his Test 3 with a ‘Very Good’ and gained his Track and Search dog title.
He was also awarded the judges track of the day award.
Special Honours

Maribeth and Helen
Maribeth Murphy and Helen Evans
These two club members have been chosen to judge at the Royal Melbourne Show 2025.
Maribeth will be judging obedience, whilst Helen will be judging Rally.