My name is Ree, I served 11 years in the Royal Australian Air Force as a Military Working Dog Handler - Throughout my career, this included working with and training Military Working Dogs (MWD) - These dogs are high drive dogs that are trained for security and protection purposes in the military. I was also fortunate enough to work and train with Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD), these dogs also play a very important role in the Military. I have been working at Petbarn on a casual basis for almost 3 years, and love meeting all the local and holidaying pets and owners that come into the store. Every day is so rewarding at Petbarn, having the opportunity to provide advice and help people with anything they need for their valued pets. I love to train my dogs in my downtime to keep those brains active (both human and doggo), but most importantly, I just love having dogs by my side. I'm thrilled to be completing a Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy as accredited by ACRA (Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association), to very soon become a certified and qualified Canine Hydrotherapist practitioner, and further build on my already established skills and knowledge of dogs. Broadening it to more Exercise and Rehabilitation field is something I've wanted to do since leaving the Military. I'm very passionate about dogs in general, their health, and well-being, and looking for any excuse to spend time with more doggos - What better way than helping them get stronger post-injury, lose a couple of extra kgs, or even just build that body conditioning and fitness and stay fit and healthy. I am so proud and honoured to have created this business which has grown into LAW (Linc, Ayden & Wilbur) K9 GYM, in memory of my 3 retired Military Working Dogs that sadly passed over the rainbow bridge in 2022. Retired - Military Working Dog Linc 1985 🌈17 July 2008 - 20 May 2022🌈
Retired - Military Working Dog Ayden 1982 🌈28 Oct 2008 - 02 Jan 2022🌈
Retired - Explosive Detection Dog Wilbur 1918🌈05 May 2007 - 04 Jun 2022🌈
LAW K9 GYM started to be created for my own 2 high energy puppies in mid-2023, Kovu (Belgian Malinois) and Ghost (Labrador Retriever) as I was starting to feel bad struggling to find time to exercise around work, and if not work, it was the unpredictable weather. The treadmill has already been amazing during hot weather, cold weather and storms etc. Rain, Hail, or Shine - My boys can get the much-needed exercise for their brain stimulation. 🌞🌞
**Please note** Due to limited staffing, unfortunately, LAW K9 GYM will only conduct post-surgical rehabilitation at this stage with strict Veterinary Recommendation (Please email [email protected] for the Vet Recommendation Form). All other injury related rehabilitation will be accepted. 😊
