Canberra South Dog Teams

Louise and 'Dillon' help children at Narrabundah Early Childhood School 

About: Louise is a Vet who enjoys cycling and bush walking
Sponsor:  The Foreshore Vet
Dog breed:  Whippet
How we met:  'Dillon' grew too tall to be a show dog and thus came to live with our family. We think he is beautiful even if a bit tall
Great loves:  Laying in front of the fire
Favourite foods:  Anything human
Doesn’t like:  Not being included on family adventures
Quirks:  Loves to wear a sheepskin as a Viking coat

Sue and 'Allie' help children at Lyons Early Childhood School

About: Sue is a retired teacher
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Cairn Terrier
How we met: Breeder's kennels damaged in fires, came to me at aged 4 on breeder's terms. She has since had 2 litters of puppies and is now mine
Great loves:  Children, walks and more walks
Favourite foods: Any treats 
Doesn’t like:  Carrots
Quirks:  Has lots of beds around the house she uses at different times of the day

Kerri and 'Smudge' help children at Farrer Primary School

About: Kerri is a Physiotherapist who loves being outdoors
Sponsor: Generously funded by a gift from Farrer Primary School
Dog breed:  Groodle
How we met:  Met her at 8 weeks old
Great loves:  Being our Physiotherapy Practice Dog 
Favourite foods:  Someone else's breakfast
Quirks:  Taking care of a rubber duck she dug up from someone's garden

Amalia and 'Tom' help children at Arawang Primary School

About: Amalia works for ACT Children and Young People Commissioner, aid work background (child protection) and has 2 primary aged children
Sponsor:  Alliance Leasing
Dog breed:  Greyhound
How we met:  My son saved up the $75 it took to adopt 'Tom' in Victoria. My son was 5 at the time and my daughter was 2. We have had 'Tom' for 7 years.
Great loves:  Sleep, cuddles, leaning on his humans
Favourite foods:  Cheese and meat
Doesn’t like:  Thunder
Quirks:  He is an ex-racer and won a few races before retiring at age 3. He never learned to play with balls or sticks so just looks confused if we ever try

Betty and 'Clyde' help children at Farrer Primary School

About: Betty is a retired Accountant who enjoys endurance cycling and has had Golden Retrievers for over 40 years
Sponsor: Earth Class Civil
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  First Golden Retriever was a 21st Birthday present from my parents. Always had dogs, great companions.
Great loves:  Balls - he is good at finding golf balls on the course near where we live.
Favourite foods:  Anything

Doesn't like:  Being outside if his family are inside
Quirks:  He does a little dance at meal times

Dianne and 'George' help children at Caroline Chisholm School

About: Self employed Bookkeeper (semi retired) and works as a part time Barista
Sponsor:  PAC Carpentry and Joinery
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  Have had a dog all my life. Life without a dog is not a life.

Great Loves: Pats, cuddles, treats, walks and more pats!
Favourite foods:  Chicken and liver treats
Doesn’t like:  Blow drying after bath
Quirks:  Loves to say please (shake hands) for a treat