Katchia
Dog Walker Extraordinaire
What experience do you have in this industry?
I grew up in a rural area surrounded by animals of all shapes and sizes; I couldn’t imagine my personal life without the companionship of a dog. I began my career in the animal industry as a volunteer with the RSPCA, eventually moving into a permanent role at the Fairfield shelter helping out a range of less fortunate animals.
What is your favourite type of dog?
I can honestly say my favourite breed changes with the week, I adore the laid back temperament of Greyhounds but also like trying to keep up with Mini-Foxies.
What pets do you have?
At home I have a Mini-Foxie, Elly; a Chihuahua, Lola; a big, fat cat named Ringo; an Alexandrine bird named Charlee; and a crayfish named Gruber.
Favourite part of working at Paddington Pups?
The happy dogs and the laid back atmosphere. I like knowing these beautiful dogs have parents who are loving enough to bring them in for a day of leisure.
Shop Hours
Monday to Friday
7:30am to 6pm
Saturday
9am to 4pm
Daycare Hours
Monday to Friday
7:30am to 6pm
Saturday
9am to 3pm
Testimonials
My beloved little boy Harry has been attending Paddington Pups on a full time basis since he was a puppy (he is now 3). He is one of the first dogs that started going when Paddington Pups had just started up in its original form in Paddington.
It has been a wonderful experience for him, as I work full time, and the alternative would have been long and lonely days at home. He has met tons of friends, and as a result is extremely well-socialised with other dogs. Harry always looks forward to setting off to "school" with me, and anxiously waits by the car door each morning just in case I "forget" he has to go to school!
The greatest things about doggy day care at Paddington Pups is that the dogs get plenty of exercise (there is a dog park just over the road) and the opportunities for socialisation which are so important to a dog’s emotional well being. Bree, the owner, is a great dog lover, and her own basset hound attends day care as well.
All the workers love dogs and are terrific with them, and the atmosphere is happy and loving, which is really important for a dog (and his or her mum and dad!) Bree and the staff do hydrobaths and grooming, and Harry regularly has baths there which is great, as after a week of playing with his mates, chasing balls, and tearing around the dog park he is generally in need of a good bath! Paddington Pups has been fantastic for Harry and me, and is a huge part of Harry’s lifestyle as an inner city dog.
- Vivienne Campion, Red Hill.
