Mornington Peninsula - Mornington Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Coordinator in Training
Mornington Peninsula - Mornington
Story Dogs is currently training the coordinator for dog teams in the Mornington Peninsula - Mornington area.
Kathryn and 'Echo'
Kathryn and 'Echo' help children at Woodleigh Primary School, Frankston
About: I have worked as a medical researcher and teacher. I love to read, travel, cycle when I am not playing with 'Echo'
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from APCO Foundation
Dog breed: Lagotto Cross Cavoodle
How we met: Our family travel a lot so when we settled down in a house we welcomed 'Echo' into our family
Great loves: His family, playing on the beach and digging
Favourite foods: Ziwi treats
Doesn’t like: Feathers
Quirks: Afraid of his own shadow
Sarah and 'Bessie'
Sarah and 'Bessie' help children at Osbourne Primary School, Mt Martha
About: Sarah is a Counselling Psychologist, Equestrian Coach and Commentator
Sponsor: Bentons Road Vet Clinic
Dog breed: Hungarian Vizsla
How we met: Bred her
Great loves: Time with mum laying in the sun and anything I'm doing
Favourite foods: Bones and anything humans eat
Doesn’t like: Lettuce
Quirks: She loves everyone and her teddy
Suzanne and 'Benny'
Suzanne and 'Benny' help children at Mount Martha Primary School.
About: Suzanne is a Teacher, she enjoys the outdoors, reading, cooking and art
Sponsor: Mount Martha Community Bank
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: He chose me, always had dogs
Great loves: Treats, walks, play, humans especially my husband
Favourite foods: Treats
Quirks: Loves watching documentaries, walks off in adverts
Leanne and 'Jetti'
Leanne and 'Jetti' help children at Mornington Primary School
About: Leanne is retired. She is a Paddler and gardener
Sponsor: Platen Enterprises - 1321 Agistment Centre
Dog breed: Border Collie Cross
How we met: Rescued
Great loves: pats, tennis ball, beach walks
Favourite foods: Chicken, dog chocs
Doesn’t like: Vegies
Quirks: Kissing other dogs
Jill and 'Bernice'
Jill and 'Bernice' help children at St John's Primary School, Frankston
About: Jill is a First Aid Supplies coordinator, she enjoys family gatherings and water sports
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the APCO Foundation
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Puppy raised for guide dogs Victoria and went into their breeding program. Mum to 16 puppies.
Great loves: Balls, pats
Favourite foods: Kibble, broccoli, carrots
Doesn’t like: Loves everything
Quirks: Ability to throw her ball back to you