What's up dog?

4 years before the arrival of my dog Koji, I lost my son. It had a devastating impact on my life, but I didn't realise how cut off from the world I was until I met Koji. As I held this small polar bear looking pup in my hands, my heart couldn't help but heal a little. I had bought this little bundle to train as my service dog, to help me deal with a painful back injury that was stopping me from living a normal life. But Koji became so much more than that.
He doesn't just bring my shoes or let me lean on him when I can't walk suddenly. With his big personality, his ridiculous ways and his talkative antics he has helped me laugh again and rejoin the world in a way I never thought possible both physically and emotionally.
Because of him I can now help train other dogs to become the best versions of themselves. Koji helps me rehabilitate reactive dogs that others have given up on, to accept a dog's presence and learn to play again. And he helps anxious dogs out of their shell. He's always by my side doing his part in making my life, owner's and their dog's lives better in every way.
He is the ultimate working dog.
He is truly one of a kind.

We believe that no dog should be left behind.

Every dog that enters is eligible for the 2024 People's Choice Award. The winner of the 2024 OZ People's Choice will be decided by you, the people!

This year, we wanted to give the love back to our communities.

Every year, our campaign is supported and celebrated by a variety of incredible charities across Australia, all of whom mahi tirelessly to make a positive impact for dogs in their respected communities.

This year, the winner of the 2024 People Choice's Award will have the value of their doggy prize pack matched and donated to a charity of their choosing.

In addition, every voter will have the opportunity to donate towards one of the 3 incredbile mental health charities or dog organisations.