About Us

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K9 Swim Hydrotherapy Centre is a unique, modern purposely built complex specifically designed for dogs for Rehabilitation, Fitness and Fun. The only one of its kind in NSW. The Hydrotherapy Centre has an indoor heated pool along with an underwater treadmill and provides services from fun or conditioning swims to rehabilitation. 

Our hydrotherapy centre also runs learn to swim classes for puppies, Weight Loss programs, Senior Dog programs and individual learn to swim sessions for pups and dogs. We are also a referral centre for Vets to send their clients for rehabilitation after surgery , illness or injury.

Keeping your dog in peak physical condition is the key to health and long term well being. Hydrotherapy has wonderful rehabilitating effects. Its non weight bearing and assists in strengthening muscles and improves overall fitness, keeping your dog in great shape. Dogs don’t have to have a medical condition to swim. Its a great exercise as well as lots of fun!

At K9 SWiM your dog is our priority. We take the time to get to know your dog and aim to achieve optimum physical well-being for them. K9 SWiM can teach your dog to swim, increase their fitness, improve health, reduce weight, and help their body repair after surgery or injury. There is a program to suit your dog no matter what size or age.
K9 SWiM Hydrotherapy pool for dogs
K9 SWiM Hydrotherapy pool for dogs- being kept at the right temperature all year round
Canine Underwater Treadmill
Canine Underwater Treadmill
K9 SWiMs Retail Shop
K9 SWiMs Retail Shop

Meet The Team

Sharon's Qualifications

Qualified Vet Nurse
TAFE Teacher in Animal Science and Natural Therapies
Diploma In Animal Naturopathy
Qualifications in Myofunctional Therapy
Photonic, Cranio Sacral and TTouch
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Certificiate III Small Animal Hydrotherapy

Sharon Osmond  - founder and owner of K9 Swim

 ​Hi I'm Sharon seen here with two of my best friends Curzon and Annie.

I founded K9 SWiM in 2013 when one of my dogs, Curzon, developed Arthritis. I knew the best thing for Curzon was to swim in warm water and realised that there was such a need for it, not only for Curzon but for all dogs out there suffering similar conditions.

My long history with dogs started when I was a young girl growing up in Orange, NSW. I have also bred Weimaraners for over 12 years at my rural property in the Lower Hunter Valley of NSW and have seen great results with my own dogs that have been swimming regularly. I am passionate about hydrotherapy and physical therapies for animals..

I am an Animal Naturopath and Muscle therapist for animals and have used it extensively on my own horses, dogs and cats with outstanding results. I now extend that to our clients that come into K9 SWiM.

In 2014 I was awarded a scholarship with the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia’s 2014 Professional Development Program and went to study in the UK at Greyfriars Veterinary Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Referral Centre. This allowed me to further my skills and knowledge in rehabilitation in hydrotherapy.

Now let me tell you about my wonderful team here at K9 SWiM.

Brooke Page

Brooke has always had a love for animals, especially dogs. 

Brooke graduated from Richmond TAFE in 2015 in Certificate II in Animal Studies where she learnt the fundamentals of first aid, basic handling, behaviour and caring for animals. Brooke has also completed Introduction into Canine Behaviour, Advanced Canine Behaviour and Animals in the Media. 

Brooke has large breed dogs of her own and is very capable of handling the biggest dog that ventures into K9 Swim. 

Czarina Manahan

Czarina has always wanted to work with animals.

In 2009, she completed her Bachelor Degree in Science, majoring in Biology, with a particular focus on Animal Behaviour and Conservation.

In 2014, Czarina decided she wanted to work with companion animals, so undertook Certificate II in Animal Studies, which she completed in 2015. Then, in 2017 she studied and graduated from Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services. Czarina, is now working towards becoming a Veterinary Nurse. 

Czarina is also a Kennel Assistant at her local shelter, and volunteers at Struggletown Veterinary Hospital as well as Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. She loves working with Companion animals, especially dogs.   

Megan Drury

Megan has always loved animals and has always wanted to work with them for as long as she can remember. In 2015 she made the switch from working in retail to study at Richmond TAFE in Animal Studies so she could work with animals. She successfully completed her Certificate III In Animal Studies and is currently studying Vet Nursing whilst working here at K9 SWiM.

Megan says she loves working here at K9 SWiM working with the team and meeting so many great clients and seeing the benefits of Hydrotherapy for so many dogs.

Sinead O'Farrell

Sinead has been an avid animal lover her entire life and is the proud owner of a Dachshund x Cavalier, Jack Russell and Maltese Terrier. She knew from a young age that she wanted to work with dogs and this passion has driven her to complete the Certificate II in Companion Animals and Sinead will be undertaking the Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science) in January 2019.

​She says “I love working as part of the K9 Swim team and being able to meet all of the caring clients and their amazingly strong dogs.” 

Sharna Allison

​Sharna originally completed a year of a nursing degree (the human kind) but soon realised she would love to help out her four-legged, fury friends and in 2016 made the change to a degree in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience at Sydney University. 

​Sharna completed part of her university placement at K9 Swim and she’s never left! Sharna loves helping dogs of all shapes and sizes so is comfortable with any dog that will come through our doors! 

Jenny Maude

Jenny has a love, and respect for all animals. She has grown up with many animals being a cherished part of the family and has been a volunteer with WIRES since 2007.
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Jenny completed Certificate 2 in Animal Studies  at Richmond TAFE in 2017. As part of the course Jenny did her work placement here at K9 swim. She has also studied several short TAFE courses such as Canine Behaviour, Herbal medicine, Natural Therapies, Massage for Animals and Certificate in Small Animal Nutrition with NCTM (National College of Traditional Medicine)

​Jenny says “I love working at K9 SWiM and being a part of the team and seeing the positive results so many dogs have with hydrotherapy.”

The Canine Team at K9 SWiM

Annie - Sharon's shadow at K9 SWiM

Annie the daughter of Curzon is nearly 8. She has been a very fit and healthy dog and at first did not like swimming but now enjoys it. Annie has recently been diagnosed with Lymphoma. She is undergoing chemotherapy and doing well. She does feel flat on certain days so her exercise of walking and running around has reduced but she now swims more regularly as not only does it keep her muscles toned but the warm water and the mental stimulation is very good for her well being without taking too much out of her. Annie loves hanging out at the pool but you will normally always find her close by to Sharon.

Chardy - Supervisor of K9 SWiM

Chardy is a Jack Russell X Kelpie. When she was a young pup a horse damaged her hip so she had a femoral head excision (where the head of the joint is removed) . She bounced back very well after surgery. Chardy is an exceptional soccer player and has her own rules but is very entertaining to watch! She loves coming to the pool and feels that she is the supervisor so if given the chance will walk around the pool whilst dogs are swimming to make sure they are swimming correctly! She is the noisy one if shut out of the pool area . Chardy is 13 and a half (2016) and keeps herself fit by soccer and swimming.

In loving memory of
Curzon - Matriarch of K9 SWiM

Curzon was the matriarch of K9 Swim and sadly passed away of old age on Christmas Day 2016. She was 14 years old.
 You would often see her in the office or hanging out by the pool! Curzon loved her swims twice a week and going for rides in the car, walks and most of all food! She had a cheeky personality and was a very laid back girl! Many K9 Swimmers knew her well and her memories live on with us here at K9 SWiM.
Curzon was Sharon's inspiration for starting K9SWiM, when Curzon was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and arthritis Sharon needed a heated pool to swim her in and Sharon knew that Hydrotherapy along with Natural Thera[pies would be beneficial for Curzon and many other dogs in the same situation. K9 SWiM improved Curzon’s quality of life greatly.