About Us

K9 SWiM is a unique Hydrotherapy Centre designed for dogs to swim safely in an indoor heated pool 14m x 3m. heated to a comfortable 26 – 28 degrees C all year round to  promote muscle relaxation and comfort. This pool has an easy access ramp for entering and exiting. Dogs are fitted with buoyancy jackets to build their confidence.

K9 SWiM is an accredited member of the Pet Industry Association of Australia PIAA. with qualified staff specialising in areas including hydrotherapy, natural therapies, animal massage, training and behaviour.

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..
Check out this fun video filmed here at
K9 SWiM with our canine friends

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

When Brooke was growing up there was never a time when there wasn’t ever an animal in the house. From a child she had the passion for helping animals , always bringing stray or injured animals home and looking after them. She even bought a duck home that was injured from the local duck pond and cared for it. The duck lived on and she called her Lucky!

Brooke graduated from Richmond Tafe in 2015 in Certificate II in Animal Studies where she learnt the fundamentals of first aid, handling, behaviour and caring for animals. She has large breed dogs of her own and is very capable of handling the biggest dog that may venture 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 that she wanted to work with companion animals, and so undertook Certificate II in Animal Studies, which she completed in July 2015.

​Czarina is also a Kennel Assistant at her local Shelter and volunteers at Jack Russell Rescue. She loves working with companion animals, especially with 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.

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.

Media

7 News
• Dogs get swimming lessons
• Dogs hit the swimming pool
Better Homes & Gardens
• Dr Harry-Doggy Boot Camp Part 1
• Dr Harry-Doggy Boot Camp Part 2

Awards

Hawkesbury Local Business Awards 2015
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• Outstanding Pet Care Finalist
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WSI Digital Enterprise Program
• Small business training  success

Publications

Daily Telegraph
• Pups test waters at K9 swim
• K9 Hydrotherapy: Five minutes of swimming equals a five kilometre jog for dogs 
​Penrith Press
• Pool pooches learn to take the plunge
• Fidrotherapy

Interviews

2GB Interview
• Learn to swim for dogs

TVS Interview
• Benefits of swimming your dog

​The Pet Talk People
• K9 Swim & hydrotherapy