Tasmania North West Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Tasmanian Aboriginal peoples*
Coordinator in Training
Tasmania North West
Story Dogs is currently training the coordinator for dog teams in the Tasmania North West area.
Jill and 'Leroy'
Jill and 'Sadie'
Jill, 'Leroy' and 'Sadie' help children at East Devonport Primary School
About:
Jill was a Family Day Care Educator for 33 years. Now self employed.
Sponsor: Wise Employment
Dog breed: 'Leroy' -
Shi Tzu Cross Jack Russell;
'Sadie' - Fox Terrier Cross
How we met: 'Leroy' since 8 weeks old, 'Sadie' was adopted from Burnie dogs home
Great loves:
Walks, balls, fetch games and being nursed
Favourite foods: 'Leroy' - Liver, porridge with milk
. 'Sadie' - anything!
Doesn't like: 'Sadie' - Rain and thunder
Quirks: 'Sadie' will sit in beg position for a long time
Kristina and 'Sandy'
Kristina and 'Sandy' help children at Forth Primary School.
About: Kristina works for the Salvation Army, she is interested in gardening, bush walks and walking dogs
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Veronica
Dog breed: Australian Kelpie
How we met: 'Sandy' was rescued from a chicken pen at 9 months. Dog was going to be shot, supposedly no "Recall". 'Sandy' underwent training with myself and my daughter. We have a beautiful dog. Very proud of her abilities thus far.
Great loves: Long walks in the bush, toys, being with people.
Doesn’t like: Very wary of horses.
Quirks: She has a few tricks she can do, often she will do them in quick succession without waiting to be asked.
Faye and 'Ivy Dawn'
Faye and 'Ivy Dawn' help children at Cooee Primary School
About: Faye is retired, she enjoys reading, walking, music and enjoying life with 'Ivy'
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Burnie Emu Bay
Dog breed: Long Haired Mini Dachshund
How we met: 'Ivy' came to us from King Island as a 9 week old puppy. Love at first sight.
Great loves: Cuddles, playing with a ball, walks
Favourite foods: All food
Doesn’t like: Loud noises, pats on the head from strangers
