Celebrate National Service Dog Month this September with a chance to win 1 of 4 essential books by Yevette Ho, founder of YoPaws! We are giving away 2 copies of each title (Total prize value: $120.00).
As explored in Yevette’s recent feature articles for Australian Dog Lover, Assistance Dog Owner-Training: The Reality Behind the Ideal and Rethinking Assistance Dog Expectations, owner-training an assistance dog is a profound, life-changing journey—but it is a marathon, not a sprint. These two books offer invaluable, welfare-focused guidance for navigating every stage of that partnership:
- Yoshi & Me ($29.95 RRP) — A candid, inspiring, and raw true story following handler Yevette and her Golden Retriever assistance dog, Yoshi. It dives into the real-world realities of owner-training: navigating health setbacks, managing expectations, and building a deep, unbreakable bond over time.
- Assistance Dogs Beyond Tasks ($29.95 RRP) — An essential, compassionate guide that moves past standard task checkboxes to focus on the human-dog partnership at the centre of assistance dog life. It explores what our dogs need from us in return, helping handlers build a safe, ethical, and truly sustainable team on both ends of the lead.
HOW TO ENTER
To be in the running to WIN 1 of 4 copies (2 x Yoshi & Me and 2 x Assistance Dogs Beyond Tasks) by Yevette Ho, simply follow these steps:
- Like this official giveaway post (published Friday 28/08/2026) AND Follow both Australian Dog Lover and YoPaws on Facebook and/or Instagram @yopawshub.
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Answer the Entry Question in the comments:
"In 25 words or less, tell us: Which book would you like to win, where are you on your assistance dog journey (currently handling, owner-training, or planning to), and how will it support your team?"
Terms & Conditions
- Dates: Competition opens on Friday 28th August 2026 (1:00pm AEST) and closes on Sunday 6th September 2026 (11:59pm AEST).
- Eligibility: Open to Australian residents only.
- Delivery: Please allow 1–2 weeks for direct delivery from the author.
- To Enter: Like the giveaway post (28/08/26), follow the specified accounts, and submit your answer to the entry prompt via the Facebook or Instagram page.
- Judging: This is a game of skill. Entries will be judged by the Australian Dog Lover team based on the most creative, original, or heartfelt statements.
- Limits: Entrants may only enter once per platform.
- Claiming: Winners will be notified on social media. Prizes not claimed within 48 hours will be redrawn.
*Entry into the competition is deemed acceptance of all terms and conditions.
