Gippsland - Central Dog Teams

Sharyn and 'Leiha'

Sharyn and 'Leiha' help children at Loch Sport Primary School

About:  Sharyn is a Project Manager and Dog Trainer.  She loves working with her dogs as Story Dogs but also Accredited Therapy Dogs in hospitals, schools and disability services
Sponsor:  Loch Sport Lions Club and Lochy Coffee
Dog breed:  Long coated German Shepherd
How we met:  Purchased from a breeder
Great loves:  Walks, swimming, people, toys and food
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Nothing I can think of
Quirks:  She likes to talk. Chats all the time. Just quietly as if talking to herself

Sharon and 'Lakota' help children at Glengarry Primary School

About:  Sharon enjoys gardening and swimming 
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Joanna
Dog breed:  German Shepherd
How we met:  Bought from a NSW breeder
Great loves:  Kids, animals, cuddles and lots of love
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Swimming pools
Quirks:  Shaking hands

Mary and 'Trilli' help children at Willow Grove Primary School

About: Mary is semi-retired. She is a part-time dog trainer.
Sponsor:  Admiral Towing and Goss Accountants
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Adopted through Seeing Eye Dogs Australia
Great loves:  Food, pats, attention and toys
Quirks:  She doesn't like walking over grates

Wilma  'Rosie' and 'Joy'

Wilma, 'Rosie' and 'Joy' help children in the Gippsland Area  [New photo coming soon with both dogs]

About:  Wilma is now retired, she has bred and owned German Shepherd dogs
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Sale
Dog breed:  'Rosie' German Shepherd; 'Joy' Short Coat German Shepherd
How we met:  'Rosie' - purchased from a breeder; 'Joy' - I bred her
Great loves:  People, toys and children
Favourite foods:  Anything
Quirks: 'Rosie none; 'Joy' chewing on her mat