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29 August, 2024
Meet the Moreton Bay Top Dog finalists
Two of Moreton Bay’s most prized pooches are putting their best paws forward in order to take out the title of people2people Recruitment’s 2024 OZ Top Dog with a Job Awards.
Chimera, a working Kelpie from Akheron Working Dogs in Burpengary East, is one of the ten finalists competing for the Dog with a Job title, helping her owner run her dog training business by herding sheep, goats and cattle on the property.
“Chimera is essential for me to run my business and do the work I do, along with being a beloved family member,” her owner said.
“She is unique in that she gets to show people what Kelpies and other working breeds are capable of and how we can help owners achieve their training goals, as well as educate the public on how essential working dogs are in the agricultural industry and for improving welfare and safety and handling practices.”
The second local dog competing for the title is Marley, a Belgian Malinois security K9 from southern Moreton Bay.
Marley has worked in banks, and at train stations, which was her favourite job, when she was younger, her owner said.
“It was her job to check under the trains to make sure there was nobody sleeping / hiding under them and also to keep the station safe,” he owner said.
“She is 5 1/2 years old now and is used for roaming patrols and scent work. She likes to keep up with training and her favourite part is bite work!”
Chimera and Marley are just two of 20 finalists, who have been selected from almost 300 entries for the Top Office Dog and Top Dog with a Job categories.
Public voting is open until 9am of August 30, at oztopdog.com.au
The winners will be announced at the at 12:30pm AEST.
people2people Recruitment Managing Director Catherine Kennedy said dogs “possess an uncanny ability to lift spirits, boost morale, and foster team unity”.
“When it comes to enhancing workplace wellbeing, there’s no better companion than a dog!”
