Perth -Kalamunda Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Binjareb, Whadjuk and Nyoongar peoples*
Dianne Begg
Perth - Kalamunda
Dianne is the coordinator for dog teams in the Perth - Kalamunda and surrounding area.
Dianne and 'Duncan'
Dianne and 'Duncan' help children at St Brigid's College, Lesmurdie
About: Dianne loves sharing the joy of being a dog owner and working with the community
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: West Highland Terrier
How we met: We needed a companion for our older dog which had anxiety. 'Duncan' is calm and confident, so he was ideal
Great loves: Tummy tickles and back scratches
Favourite foods: Prawns
Doesn’t like: Hot chips
Quirks: 'Duncan' watches over our chickens and ducks and chases away the pesky crows
Sharon 'Sunny' and 'Lily'
Sharon 'Sunny' and 'Lily' help children at Glen Forrest Primary School, on alternate weeks
About: Sharon is an Equestrian - Dressage Judge, she enjoys reading, cooking, walking and yoga
Sponsor: Kalamunda Veterinary Hospital
Dog breed: Cavalier/Cocker Cross
How we met: 'Sunny' I got him as a puppy. He was flown over to WA from a breeder in NSW. 'Lily' had her since a puppy
Great loves: 'Sunny' His ball, snoozing in a pile of pillows, exploring and investigating interesting smells and belly rubs. 'Lily' toys - teddy's, cuddling, children and playing with a ball
Favourite foods: 'Sunny' everything. 'Lily' chicken
Doesn’t like: 'Sunny' rude noisy people. 'Lily' loud noises, people wearing strange hats
Quirks: 'Sunny' letting the cat groom him. 'Lily' brings me the toy she wants to play with
Margaret and 'Brandy'
Margaret and 'Brandy' help children at Swan Christian College
About: Retired Nurse, enjoys lawn bowls, learning bridge and cooking
Sponsor: Western Australian Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (WAVES)
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Long time without a dog, due to work commitments. Carefully researched and found 'Brandy'
Great loves: Car rides, walks and sniffing, always carries a soft toy in his mouth
Favourite foods: Carrots, watermelon and kibble
Doesn’t like: No dislikes so far
Quirks: 'Brandy' is a blood donor at the animal emergency centre
Liahna and 'Chewie'
Liahna and 'Chewie' help children at Kalamunda Christian School
About: Liahna is an Education Assistant in Pre-K
Sponsor: Chewie is sponsored by an anonymous sponsor at Kalamunda Christian School
Dog breed: Toy Spoodle
How we met: Always had dogs, love the challenge of working as a team in obedience and tricks
Great loves: Doing tricks and going to dog club
Favourite foods: Cheese and hotdogs
Doesn’t like: Staying at home
Wendy and 'Ziggy'
Wendy and 'Ziggy' help children at Kalamunda Christian School
About: Wendy is retired, her interests are drawing and painting
Sponsor: Ziggy is sponsored by an anonymous sponsor at Kalamunda Christian School
Dog breed: Japanese Spitz
How we met: After 3 house break-ins, my three children bought me a puppy as a Christmas and Birthday present
Great loves: Going for walks and playing with other dogs
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Getting wet
Quirks: Loves to play with empty toilet rolls
