The Oz Wagtails Team!
We've been caring for West Brisbane dogs for over 33 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; Whip the Border Collie, Jinx, Sonic & Yella 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 has also recently been appointed as 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. While she isn't doing this, she is driving the school bus around Brisbane, Tuesday to Friday collecting dogs for daycare.
Brittney has also won many awards for her Outstanding Customer Service in the Mt Ommaney Small Business Awards.
Brittney currently has two dogs of her own, Poe a Belgian Shepherd Malinois & her new addition, Mouse - a 6 month old, Jack Russell Terrier.
Poe & Brittney compete in Obedience, Agility and IGP - gaining many wins & titles along the way.
Mouse has already competed in confirmation shows winning 4 x Best Baby Puppy in Groups & 1 Best Baby Puppy in Show.
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! You many have noticed that he also drives one of the Oz Wagtails School Buses around the local suburbs picking up Daycare dogs before he greets all the customers at the back gate.
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! All of the Labrador's at Wagtails love Simon and he is currently trying to convince his wife to let him get one of his own.
Currently Simon has two dogs, Raffiki the German Shepherd who has had previously competed in Jetty Jumping and also received his IGP 3 Title. Raff is currently getting ready for IGP Nationals that will be this November.
Simon's second dog, Fargo is a Border Collie x Kelpie. Fargo has also competed in Jetty Jumping and enjoys coming to all of the Oz Wagtails Beach Weeks!
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.
Hannah
Hannah is currently the friendly face that greets our customers in reception. She is also welcoming our customers with a smile and enjoys meeting all of the dogs that come through the centre. At the moment, Hannah has two little dogs - Bailey the Shih Tzu and Lily the Maltese x. Everyone would have seen little Tiger-Lily on our social media as our first dog that we turned into a wild animal! Bailey is a little trick dog who. has completed all of our classes and she especially loved the Agility! Hannah & Bailey are currently working on her tricks - she recently went along to the local Kindergardens to teach young children how to communicate and politely pat canines and show off all the tricks she knows. Hannah also is currently the step in Dog Groomer if we need anyone last minute. 'A-Han-of-all-trades!' Hannah loves working at Wagtails for the culture and the people that she is with everyday.
Davene
Mikayla
Mikayla is currently in her 2nd year of studying psychology at QUT. She has been an integral part of our Oz Wagtails family for over 2 years, contributing her enthusiasm and dedicated to both our daycare and retail devisions. She thrives on building meaningful connections not only with our four-legged friends but also with their devoted owners.
Mikayla's love for animals knows no bounds, whether it is dogs and cats or more elegant pets like snakes and fish.
Mikayla is a firm believer in making the most of her time working with animals. With her academic prowess, love for animals and dedication to Oz Wagtails, Mikayla is a remarkable asset to our team. She provides exceptional care to our furry companions and enjoys spending her time getting to know each and every dog here at Oz Wagtails.
