Meet Odin
Breed: Labrador
Barking from: Hamilton
What's up dog?
Most people get placed with a fully trained adult assistance dog, but with my organisation I was able to get Odin as a puppy and raise him myself. He’s been such a constant in my life the last two year while I’ve had a drop in health. We’ve had to have an 8 month break from training out in public after my epilepsy became less manageable and seizures left my language and balance messed up. During that break though Odin still consistently helped at home with being there when I had seizures, giving me deep pressure when my ptsd caused nightmares and anxiety, alerting to my fainting, and just being his silly self. I’m so lucky to have raised and trained him myself because we have such a close bond which I really do believe makes a difference in us working together and knowing how each other ticks. He’s such a happy dog and that has been such a helpful thing the last year as I’ve had family pass a way and my partner has also lost a friend, but it’s hard to be upset all the time when you have a big clumsy dog picking up toys and doing a happy dance with happy growls.
2025 NZ People's Choice Award
We believe no dog should be left behind.
Every dog entered into the competition is automatically in the running for the 2025 People’s Choice Award — and the winner will be decided by you, the public.
This year, we’re giving the aroha back to our communities.
Each year, our campaign is supported by a number of incredible charities across Aotearoa that work tirelessly to improve the lives of dogs and people alike. In 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on these organisations and the vital mahi they do.
As part of the voting process, every voter will have the chance to donate to our amazing mental health or dog-focused charities.
It’s your vote, your voice, and your opportunity to make a difference.
