Clive Makepeace (Vic)
Clive started in the Dog World in 1972 with a Dalmatian at the Croydon and District Dog Obedience Club in Victoria. He is still a member of that club and when his judging/competing commitments allow, he assists with the Trial class. Clive was made a Life member in 1984. During his time at the club he has held various positions including President and Chief Instructor. Clive has trained a Golden Retriever to its Utility title and another to its CDX title. His current Golden INCA has attained her Novice Obedience title and is competing in Open Obedience. INCA is also competing in Novice Jumping.
Obedience trialling beckoned in the early 1970’s with the Dalmatian but because of injury to the dog, trialing was put on hold for a few years. In the early 1980’s he started stewarding at Obedience Trials in Melbourne. In the mid 1980’s Clive started in the ANKC Judging program and is licensed to judge all levels of Obedience. In the late 80’s Clive was also licensed to judge all levels of Agility, Tracking and Endurance tests. Clive has judged Agility & Obedience extensively in all States in Australia and in Singapore. He is very involved in the training and testing of Agility and Obedience Judges in Victoria. Clive with his wife Pam until recent times managed the Obedience trials for their club, Croydon. They had done so for 18 years. Also Clive has been the Trial manager for numerous Agility Trials in Melbourne. Clive is also on the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Dog Committee and until recent times was the Royal Show Manager for Obedience and Agility.
Clive is extremely pleased to be invited to Judge Obedience at the 2019 47th German Shepherd Dog National Show and Obedience and Rally Trials. He would like to wish everybody the best of luck for a successful National.