Hobart- Glenorchy Dog Teams
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Coordinator In Training
Hobart - Glenorchy
Story Dogs are currently training a coordinator for Dog Teams in the Glenorchy and surrounds, Hobart Central, and Eastern Shore area.
Liz and 'Basil'
Liz and 'Basil' help children at Landowne Crescent Primary School
About: Liz is an Occupational Therapist, she has two children and enjoys reading and bush walking
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Bought as a puppy at 8 weeks old
Great loves: Sniffing, walks, tug of war, pats and cuddles
Favourite foods: Sardines, chicken and cheese
Quirks: Going to find socks every morning
Sandra and 'Buffy'
Sandra and 'Buffy' help children at Austin's Ferry Primary School
About: Sandra is now retired, but previously a Social Worker and Academic
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Glenorchy City
Dog breed: Terrier Cross
How we met: Rescued from Dogs Homes Tasmania
Great loves: Walks, people and pats
Favourite foods: Sweet potato
Doesn’t like: Fireworks
Quirks: Very chilled and calm
Charlotte and 'Bess'
Charlotte and 'Bess' help children at Princes Street Primary School, Sandy Bay
About: Charlotte is a retired Paediatrician who loves children, dogs and reading
Sponsor: Hobart Paediatric Group
Dog breed: Border Collie Cross
How we met: We picked 'Bess' out of a litter of farm dogs as she was the prettiest and the quietest
Great loves: Running, barking at farm machinery
Doesn’t like: Cows and thunder
Quirks: 'Bess' always sits looking backwards in the car. I have no idea why.
Kim and 'Lexi'
Kim and 'Lexi' will help children at Mount Stuart Primary School
About: Kim is semi retired. She and 'Lexi' love walking together on the beach
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: 'Lexi' was a breeder, she had two litters and was unable to have more puppies, so we were lucky enough to adopt her
Great loves: Walking, chasing balls, being patted and EATING!
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Being left alone
Quirks: None
Carolyn and 'Walter'
Carolyn and 'Walter' help children at Windermere Primary School, Claremont
About: Carolyn enjoys reading and spending time with her Grandchildren
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: We have had him since he was 8 weeks old
Great loves: Going for a walk, playing with the ball and tummy rubs
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: He doesn't like being out on a windy day
Quirks: He loves sitting on my knee of a night watching TV. He loves going on holidays to Bruny Island
Kate and 'Daisy'
Kate and 'Daisy' help children in the Hobart area
About: Kate is a retired Nurse who loves her family (including 'Daisy'), walks and all sorts of craft
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Labrador retriever
How we met: We received photos from 2 weeks old and flew to Queensland to collect her at 9 weeks
Great loves: Her family, friend and food
Favourite foods: Chicken and anything else she finds in her bowl
Doesn’t like: Lettuce
Quirks: 'daisy' thinks she is a human member of the family
Max and 'Leo'
Max and 'Leo' help children at Lauderdale primary School, Lauderdale
About: Max enjoys gardening, camping and new experiences meeting people
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Dachshund
How we met: I adopted 'Leo' as a puppy from a registered breeder in NSW. He flew down to Tasmania
Great loves: Eating, kissing big dogs, bush and beach walks
Favourite foods: Liverwurst
Doesn’t like: Water, so no bath or surfing
Quirks: 'Leo' is a talker. He talks until he is understood. He loves to sleep upside down