Mansfield area Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Denise Skinner
Denise and 'Poppy'
Denise and 'Poppy' help children at Mansfield Primary School
About: Denise is semi retired, she loves dog training, agility and tracking
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Mansfield
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: I bred her myself
Great loves: Soft squeaky toys, walks and her family
Favourite foods: Roast chicken
Doesn’t like: Being away from her family
Quirks: She takes my slipper when I leave and puts it on her bed
Denise and 'Maggie'
Denise and 'Maggie' help children at Mansfield Primary School
About: Retired from University Admin. Loves horse riding, tennis, training and breeding
Sponsor: Mansfield Veterinary Clinic
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: Bought her from a breeder friend with the intention of breeding and agility training
Great loves: People of all ages, walks and her family
Favourite foods: Roast chicken and scrambled eggs
Doesn’t like: Baths
Quirks:
She likes to think she knows everything and has been a challenge to train
Nicolle and 'Gemma'
Nicolle and 'Gemma help children at St Mary's School, Seymour
About: Nicolle is a Music Teacher, horse rider and dog trainer
Sponsor: Khembear Border Collies
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: Owner/breeder
Great loves: Food, training trick and scent work, walking
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Surprises
Quirks: Can open child proof locks and open any cupboard
