Meet Our Hero Dog Performers

Story Dog is a fantastic national companion-reading charity operating across the Sunshine Coast to help primary school children improve their literacy and confidence. By pairing young students who are struggling or hesitant with calm, accredited dogs, the program creates a safe, judgment-free space where reading transforms into a fun and relaxing activity.

Training that comes to you. Based on the Sunshine Coast, Kelly works with you and your dog 1-1, in the places that matter most: your home, your neighbourhood, your local park. Real environments, real distractions, real results. No sterile training halls. No cookie-cutter programmes. Just personalised coaching built around you and your dog's specific needs, to build your confidence and get you ready to take on the world together - cheering you on the whole way! Dog training and behaviour education, plus a live demonstration on the day. Stop by to chat with the team about practical training tips and watch our hero dogs in action.

The Australasian Conservation Dog Network (ACDN) is the primary collaborative hub for professionals using detection dogs in Australia. It connects researchers, handlers, and conservationists to promote the ethical, evidence-based use of scent-detection dogs for wildlife tracking, invasive species control, and ecological research.

Ninja's Trust is an Australian non-profit charity dedicated to supporting the health, welfare, and dignity of retired police dogs. The organization is named in honor of Ninja, a brave Australian Federal Police (AFP) dog who passed away after serving the community for 7 years.

Canine Refined is a Brisbane-based assistance dog training service dedicated to helping handlers train Guide, Hearing And Assistance dogs. Led by Lauren Toone, a certified trainer and former disability support worker, the organization focuses on helping teams satisfy the needs of those who need help.