The Oz Wagtails Team!
We've been caring for West Brisbane dogs for over 35 years!
Oz Wagtails is family owned & operated for people who love their dogs as much as we love our own. We've been looking after dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages for over 16 years, and we'd love to look after your furbaby if you need it.
Tabitha & Richard
Tabitha & her husband Richard founded the business back in 1991 with Dog Obedience & Behaviour Training Classes.
One of Tabitha's goals was to create a dog centre that not only cared for dogs but be a one stop shop for dogs.
Clients bring their dogs for a day or stay for the holidays, as well as many other dog related services.
In 2006, this goal became a reality. Tabitha's next goal is to duplicate what she has created in Darra in a second location.
Tabitha has an incredible passion for all animals; she has spent her whole life with dogs & horses.
Through the years, Tabitha has owned Golden Retrievers, Border Collies and German Shepherds where she Obedience Titled to Obedience Champions. Tabitha currently has four dogs of her own; Jinx, Sonic, Yella & Merc who are all Belgian Shepherd Malinois and apart of her personal breeding program.
Tabitha is committed to all dog related activities, training and sports. She is a registered Senior ANKC Obedience Judge and is one of the Board Members for Dogs Queensland. She judges & competed with her own dogs in Dog Obedience and Sport Competitions Australia wide. Over the years, Tabitha was contracted by the RAAF in their initial breeding socialisation program for military working dog puppies.
Additionally, Tabitha also has had involvement with Lone Pine Sanctuary where she was contracted to train the last 6 Dingos over the years. This is certainly one of her highlights of her career, training all 6 of their Dingos in areas of walking on lead, social skills and basic obedience exercises. With lots of experience behind her, she is a very knowledgable and dedicated woman!
Brittney
Growing up in the family business, Brittney has been involved in Oz Wagtails for many years, so caring for & handling animals comes naturally to her. Graduating school & going on to study - Business & Animal Studies - she has become a great asset to the company.
She currently works at Oz Wagtails full time, managing the Retail Store and learning the ropes of the business. You may recognise Brittney greeting you in our retail store or answering your phone call.
Brittney has also won many awards for her Outstanding Customer Service in the Mt Ommaney Small Business Awards.
Brittney currently has three dogs of her own, Poe & Wick the Belgian Shepherd Malinois, Mouse the Jack Russell Terrier.
Poe & Brittney compete in Obedience and IGP - gaining many wins & titles along the way. Mouse has her Title in Conformation Shows & has recently taken on the world of Obedience & Trick Comps.
Brittney and her previous Jack Russell Terrier, Aria, were well known by a lot of people in the dog community. Aria was inspiration for many owners to get a Jack Russell of their own.
Not only is she a lover of her dogs but horses seem to come naturally to her. She has multiple horses which compete in Eventing.
Simon
Simon is our Daycare Manager, who works first thing in the morning opening the back door bright and early at 6.30am or driving the Oz Wagtails school bus around collecting & delivering all the dogs to their homes.
Simon plans the days activities first thing in the morning and gets everybody prepared for a day full of fun!
All the staff call Simon the Labrador leader! Simon has two dogs, Goose the Labrador Retriever & Fargo is a Border Collie x Kelpie.
Kassia
Kassia is our Daycare Manager who sees all of the dogs off in the afternoons and enjoys reporting how the days go back to the owners!
Currently, Kassia works at Oz Wagtails full time, running the social media, organising all of the Daycare adventure dates and locations, and of course coming up with ideas and organising the fun themed photo shoots! She also creates all of the Monthly Newsletters, First Day Report Cards and if needed - any Behaviour Reports.
Kassia loves making connections with the dogs and spending quality time taking them on walks, for trips to the outdoor area and of course building memories when taking the dogs to the beach! She loves being able to communicate about dogs fun-filled day back to their owners and building relationships with each family!
Kassia has also got 10 years retail experience it definitely comes in handy when all of the new stock hits the retail store! She comes out and will completely rearrange the store to make it flow. Along with her retail experience, she has her law degree and definitely puts it to use.
Kassia owns one little terror, Adeline the Cairn Terrier - or as Simon refers to her, Tip Rat. She is not entirely sure what she plans to do in the long run with little Addie, however they are definitely working towards their tricks & dancing with dogs starters. Addie has also dipped her toe in the world of Conformation shows & is very close to getting her first title!
Davene
