Barkly
Breed: German Shepherd
Barking from: Sunbury, VIC
What's up dog?
Barkly is and has been the most amazing addition to my life as I was hit by a Bus in 2016 and suffer from PTSD and Depression Barkly started hos Training at 8 weeks old and continues everyday He is well know around our town and in the local shops and loves getting attention from Everyone He helps me with my Depression on a daily basis and when its time to cross roads he helps with that as I am scared of abysses and car. He knows when I need him and he snuggles into me and helps with the panic attacks as soon as he sences them coming on anywhere anytime he is great with children of all ages and loves mature ppl aswell we go to primary schools and help some children who have Atisum and they love Barkly they just love his calmness and gentleness nature. Ilove him so much and so does everyone he meets xx thanks Barkly is fantastic still protecting myself and being a Great service dog. He continues to do what he is Trained for and that is keep me calm and sense if I need cuddles which he gives very gently too. When we are on our shopping trips he is spoilt by the Community with Lots of love and support and of course lots of pats we still volunteer at the primary schools and when we are out and about all of the seniors love to give him hugs.
Barkly is and has been the most amazing addition to my life as I was hit by a Bus in 2016 and suffer from PTSD and Depression Barkly started hos Training at 8 weeks old and continues everyday He is well know around our town and in the local shops and loves getting attention from Everyone He helps me with my Depression on a daily basis and when its time to cross roads he helps with that as I am scared of abysses and car. He knows when I need him and he snuggles into me and helps with the panic attacks as soon as he sences them coming on anywhere anytime he is great with children of all ages and loves mature ppl aswell we go to primary schools and help some children who have Atisum and they love Barkly they just love his calmness and gentleness nature. Ilove him so much and so does everyone he meets xx thanks Barkly is fantastic still protecting myself and being a Great service dog. He continues to do what he is Trained for and that is keep me calm and sense if I need cuddles which he gives very gently too. When we are on our shopping trips he is spoilt by the Community with Lots of love and support and of course lots of pats we still volunteer at the primary schools and when we are out and about all of the seniors love to give him hugs.
2025 Australia People's Choice
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.
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