Australia, the search is over.
people2people, in partnership with Dogs Connect, is proud to launch the landmark 5th anniversary of our Australia Top Dog competition.
Whether your fluffy best friend is your office leader, your mental health companion, or just the ultimate good boy or girl, we want to hear their story.
Entries close
11 August 2025. Get your dog in the running for the coveted TOPDOG trophy and incredible prize pack.
Award categories
Unsure what award your dog would be best suited for? Explore our award categories and enter today.
2025 competition timeline
June 30, 2025
Entries open
August 11, 2025
Entries closed
Voting for People's Choice open
August 12, 2025
Top 20 Finalists for Top Office Dog and Top Dog with a Job announced
August 28, 2025
OZTOPDOG Award Ceremony
Winners announced
Our sponsor
Meet the brand responsible for helping make our 2025 competition possible.
But why dogs?
5 years ago, we discovered global research indicating that having dogs around the workplace can have a postitive impact on employees mental health.
Benefits included enhanced workplace culture, stronger psychological contracts, increased employer brand, lower absenteeism, positive mental health, reinforced organisational values, lower stress levels and increased communication.
OZ Top Dog is a feel-good competition to celebrate our furry best friends and shed some light on the positive impacts they have on our lives and mental health.