Your dogs

Meet Sarah, Matt, Shelby and Bentley

DQ: What are your dogs’ names? Sarah and Matt: Shelby (our Lab mix) and Bentley (our Border Collie) - named after the cars - @pandapuppers

DQ: How old are your dogs, and how long have you had them? Sarah and Matt: Both dogs are two years and nine months old. They are both lockdown dogs and were our absolute saviours during such a hard period. We got Shelby at nine weeks and Bentley at 12 weeks.

DQ: Do they have more brothers or sisters? Besides each other, they have a much bigger equine sister, Twiggy.

DQ: What are their favourite treats? Sarah and Matt: Both dogs will do just about anything for chicken (especially Woolworths Rotisserie chicken).

DQ: Do they have any hobbies or activities they take part in? Sarah and Matt: We take Bentley sheepherding, and it is the most amazing experience watching that instinct kick in and being able to work with him. Shelby is a budding agility star (work in progress). Both dogs also love swimming, hiking and getting filthy.

DQ: What makes them unique? Sarah and Matt: Bentley is just the most enthusiastic dog you will ever meet; his optimism is amazing despite all he’s been through. He’s such a loveable goofball. Shelby is a little snuggle bug and is the reason we got through lockdown with mental health intact. Both dogs have been the inspiration I (Sarah) needed to take the next step and study towards working with dogs.

DQ: Why should your dog be DQ famous? Sarah and Matt: In addition to being the bestest, fluffiest, smartest and most beautiful dogs out there ( ), I (Sarah) am still finding our voice on social media, but they have so much to teach people; Bentley about living with Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), and both can teach about living and working with high drive, reactive dogs. It is so needed that people don’t always just get to see what we want them to see, and instead see the everyday life of dog owners with everyday struggles.