Canberra South Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples.*
Coordinator Wanted!
Canberra South
Story Dogs is looking for a coordinator for dog teams in the Canberra South area.
Louise and 'Dillon'
Louise and 'Dillon' help children at St Benedict's Primary 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 he is 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
Ali and 'Lulu'
Ali and 'Lulu' help children at Forrest Primary School
About: Ali is a Public Servant, Ex Military
Sponsor: Custodian Financial Group
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: Bought for son with anxiety and ADHA. 'Lulu' has a strong ability to make people happy.
Great loves: People, other animals, the beach and water
Favourite foods: Peanut butter
Doesn’t like: Cars
Kerri and 'Smudge'
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'
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
Stuart and 'Nike'
Stuart and 'Nike' help children at Torrens Primary School
About: Stuart is a retired Public Servant
Sponsor: Blackshaw Real Estate Manuka
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: From a family who were moving interstate
Great loves: Food, walking, socialising humans and dogs
Favourite foods: Almost anything
Doesn’t like: Loud sudden noises
Quirks:
Overly friendly with new people nudging pockets for treats
Kristine and 'Buddy'
Kristine and 'Buddy' help children at Orana Steiner School
About: I moved from America with my partner, kids and dogs. I'm passionate about exploring different cultures through cooking and I enjoy hiking, dancing and running.
Sponsor: PAC Carpentry & Joinery
Dog breed: Spoodle
How we met: We adopted 'Budy' when he was 4 months old from rural Victoria
Great loves: Treats and going on adventures
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Thunderstorms
Quirks: He loves to bring you a shoe as a present when you arrive at home
