Meet Joey

2023 OZ Top Dog with a Job Finalist

Meet Joey

Breed: Working line Springer Spaniel

Barking from: Sydney NSW

Job title: Locates drinking water leaks

What's up dog?

Joey not only finds water leaks but he also happens to be the best work colleague I have ever had. I meet Joey when he was 8 weeks of age and knew he was going to be special. We learnt together, made mistakes together and he was my rock through the isolation of covid. He inspires me everyday to be a better handler with his enthusiasm to work, learn and play. In the morning he greets me with his big smile, so no matter what stresses may be happening they instantly melt away. What makes him even more special is how he inspires the next generation when we do education talks and demos on water conservation. Kids eyes light up when they see him find the water and there’s always questions and you see the enthusiasm change about wanted to know what they can do to save water.

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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