Ballarat Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Coordinator Wanted!
Ballarat
Story Dogs is looking for a coordinator for dog teams in the Ballarat area.
Marlene and 'Nisha'
Marlene and 'Nisha' help children at Lal Lal Primary School
About: Marlene is retired and is enjoying life on the farm. She was a Teacher for many years.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast
Dog breed: Moodle
How we met: Got her as a puppy
Great loves: Running, playing, cuddles and meeting new people and dogs
Favourite foods: Liver treats
Doesn’t like: Puppies nipping at her
Quirks: She loves television, barks at dogs on the screen
Lydia and 'Ferris'
Lydia and 'Ferris' help children at Lucas Primary School
About: Lydia is a Dog Handler, Prison Officer, she enjoys horse riding and running
Sponsor: Corrections Victoria
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Retired Narcotics Detection dog (was my working dog)
Great loves: Dummies (rolled up face washer)
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Travelling in planes
Quirks: Can detect narcotics, loves cuddles
Deb and 'Spencer'
Deb and 'Spencer' help children at Mount Egerton Primary School
About: Deb was self employed for 20 years
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the APCO Foundation
Dog breed: German Shepherd
How we met: The love of dogs
Great loves: Water
Favourite foods: All
Quirks: Loves agility and going through the tunnels
Chris and 'Gertie'
Chris and 'Gertie' help children at Buninyong Primary School.
About: Chris is a retired primary school teacher, she loves minding the grandkids, walking, gardening, reading and singing
Sponsor: Sponsor details coming soon
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Purchased as a puppy from breeder
Great loves: Walks, food, games, people and fetching
Favourite foods: Ha Ha!! Everything, she's a Lab!
Doesn’t like: Stairwells and lifts
Quirks: She loves licking our cat's head!
