Meet Kyah

2025 Australia Top Dog with a Job finalist

Meet Kyah

2025 Australia Top Dog with a Job finalist

Kyah

Breed:German Shepherd

Barking from:Karnup WA

Job title:Autism & PTSD assistance dog

What's up dog?

Kyah helps me get through every single day I couldn’t get through without her but recently I have had a lot of stress and haven’t been ok at all I ran away and Kyah came with me I was going to end my life but Kyah saved my life the only reason I am still here is because of my hero dog Kyah! She supports me through the worst times of my life and she celebrates the best times with me. Kyah not only supports and helps me but we also visit aged care and disability homes together where she shares her golden heart and brings so much happiness to everyone. She is very well known and everyone adores her and always says how she brightens their day. When not working Kyah is the funniest clown and no matter how your feeling you can’t help but smile and laugh. Kyah isn’t just a dog she is a hero with the biggest heart and she will do anything for me. She has saved my life multiple times and prevented self harm she keeps me safe she doesn’t back away in the hardest time and the worst autistic meltdowns she jumps straight in and makes everything better Kyah deserves this title it would mean more than the world to us my kyah is Australia’s top dog help me to thank her for everything she does ❤️

2025 OZ Top Dog with a Job

Purpose

This award recognises a working dog that goes above and beyond to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Whether supporting people or fellow animals, this dog’s daily efforts help improve wellbeing, provide support, or create meaningful change in their community.


Reach

Does your dog make a difference in the life of one individual, or do they support an entire group, workplace, or community? Tell us who they help and how far their support reaches.


Impact

What kind of impact does your dog have in their role? Share how they’ve enhanced wellbeing, supported mental health, or improved the lives of those around them