About Us
Who is DWC?
Dog Wash Cafe opened in February 2007 (under the name Fur Fitness) after research and planning for many years. The concept is to create a relaxed environment for people to bath and groom their dogs, as well as improve overall well being through nutrition, training and the best in pet industry products.
Staff at Dog Wash Cafe are employed based on their experience with dogs. Owner and operator, Kristy Mallon, herself a veterinary nurse for 14 years. This experience coupled with Kristy's passion for the welfare of animals is clearly evident during your visit.
Kristy, Holly, Kelly Dr Harry and Justin
Kristy. Owner of DWC
This has been a dream for Kristy now turned reality. After working as a veterinary nurse for so many years she felt there was a need for business like DWC. Kristy worked in several veterinary hospitals in both NSW and WA. She has worked in after-hours emergency nursing, studied dog behaviour & training, conducted puppy preschool for 8 years. Along with her general veterinary experience Kristy has also worked in a natural therapies veterinary clinic for 2 years which opened her eyes to other types of pet therapies.
"Everyday I learn something new
from clients and their dogs. I love it."
Kelly
Kelly has been working for DWC since opening. She had worked for another groomer in the past and has completed Certificate 11 in animal care. She has a very gentle and kind nature which the dogs respond to. Now at university doing social work. Kelly spends time on the weekends getting her doggy fix at DWC.
Holly
Holly has been working for DWC for nearly 3 years and has become a welcome enthusiastic employee. She has completed certificate 11 in Animal Care and Captive Animal Studies at Tafe. Holly is a natural around all animals and gives them all individual attention and care. Holly has become a very good groomer with many clients reguesting her talents.
Holly also minds lots of our regular clients babies when they go away.
Jaime
DWC has been lucky to have Jaime working as a groomer for the past 4 years. She has many years of experience and gives great attention to detail. Jaime has a down-to-earth, relaxed personality which makes her great to work with and the dogs seem to co-operate extremely well with her.
Melanie
Melanie Has been working at DWC
for two years, She is completeing
a certificate in captive animal studies
at Tafe. Melanie has also had many years
experince in conducting puppy classes
which she runs with her
mother who is a qualified CGC trainer.
She has become a favourite with some of our regular clients
Mel would have 20 dogs if her parents
would let her.
Bronte
Bronte has been employed at DWC for 1 year now, The youngest of the group and still at school.
Before being employed Bronte was a great client bring along her own dog "Harley" the Burnese Mountain dog which she washed and dryed, she also came to dog training and to our school holiday workshops
So obviously a very keen dog lover who fitted in well. Now she has two Huge Bernese.
Crystal
Crystal has been at DWC for nearly one year now she has complete cert 11 in animal Care and has a love for horses.
After owning a minature pony for a few years she has recently inherited a beautiful stallion whom she plans on spending lots of time with.
Monika
Monika is a new emplyee ot DWC.
Monika's family and beloved Nina, a energetic labradoodle have beeen coming to DWC since it opened.
She is still at school and aims to Be a Vet one day.
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