Canberra South Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples.*
Coordinator In Training
Canberra South
Story Dogs is currently training a new 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: EarthClass Civil
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
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
