The JOY Dogs made an impact on these aged folk, who loved seeing their tricks, touching them and were impressed with the spinning wheel demo. First two photos are at Gerald Fitzpatrick At Elandsvallei Orion sat with this blind lady the whole time when he was not busy showing off his tricks.  What a communicator!

I am so proud of Orion – he is now the new Dulux Dog and features in the advert currently being flighted on TV.  See the advert here … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3iibvQiapM You can also view behind the scenes photos from the shoot and the preparation, training and grooming leading up to the completed advert, on the facebook […]

My lady Jazmine turned 12 on the 7th July.  Great milestone she has reached.  She battles now with some deafness, cataracts so she can’t see well and some arthritis which makes sitting uncomfortable.  But she soldiers bravely on and still wants to work.  She looks good for 12!

All the JOY Dogs did well and posed for many photos.  Here is Orion and Yola showing off with their paws on the tin of paint.

We met Shank from Africa Speaks at the Mall of the South and were promptly interviewed.  See the “impromptu interview” here or on the JOY Dogs facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromJoburg/videos/2084270221622344/  

Yola and Orion went to audition for an advert!  There was much taking of photos by everyone. 

We continue to visit the Mall of the South on Fridays between 10 – 12.  We have made so many friends and are always meeting new people and we really make their day.  The dogs so enjoy the outing, they get an ice cream at Milky Lane and treats at Just Creative. A special pose […]

Orion’s training is going really well, here’s some photos from the last few sessions, including a photo of me in the leg brace after he knocked me down and I tore a ligament in my knee.  Fortunately I’m much better now, it took 4 months in the brace!       A good distance for the […]