Meet Champ

2023 OZ Top Dog with a Job Finalist

Meet 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!

But why dogs?

This winner(s) of 2023 OZ Top Dog with a Job is extensively reviewed and chosen by our judging panel made up of our incredible sponsors, and industry experts.


This award is based on the dog that matchs and exceeds the criteria of PURPOSEREACH, and IMPACT.


To read the full list of criteria, vist here.


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