Champ
Breed: Border Collie
Barking from: Helensvale QLD
Job title: Therapy dog
What's up dog?
I adopted Champ from a working sheep property when he was four years old. Shortly thereafter he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, but that hasn’t stopped him from competing in dog sports and earning titles in herding, scent work and tricks. Champ, now aged 11, has appeared on local television highlighting his work in assisted living facilities (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=855866931419290), on national television as a Reading Dog (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6TsxDXIlfo) and as a therapy dog to help children suffering from dog phobia. He has a wonderful, calm temperament and helps me socialise other dogs as part of my dog training business (https://www.facebook.com/cityworkingdogs). Champ epitomises the true spirit of Australia by being courageous, loving and amazing in every way!
Purpose
This award celebrates a top dog that makes a positive difference in our society for the work they do to improve human (or animal!) lives on a day-to-day basis.
Reach
Is the dog dedicated to assisting one human, or an entire team or office?
Impact
How big an impact does this dog have in their workplace? Explain how much your canine friend has impacted the office culture, or improved mental health at work or of those around them. Give examples of how they have made an impact.
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