Dogs @ Play : Our Staff

Natalie Parkinson, Handler

Natalie Natalie is an experienced dog handler and groomer and she's been part of the Dogs @ Play family for close to two years.

Natalie herself owns a blue cattle dog “Brodie” who's enrolled at Sutherland Shire Dog Training Club. Together over the past 5 years Natalie and Brodie have completed 5 levels of obedience and agility training, an amazing accomplishment, “There's not a day that goes by where Brodie and I don't train, I love that he enjoys achieving the same goals as me” Natalie says.

Natalie is accredited through TAFE N.S.W. having completed certificate 2 & 3 in Companion Animal Studies, but she hasn't stopped there. Natalie has also undertaken an apprenticeship at the Sydney International Pet Grooming Centre.

Corrie Nichols, Handler

Corrie Every animal Corrie meets, she falls in love with. In fact, since Corrie could walk no puppy, cat or rabbit for that matter has been safe from a hug. “I just can't help it, when I see a stray or injured animal I just want to help it, yes you could say it's second nature to me” she says.

Corrie has spent the last four years managing boarding kennels on the Central Coast and slowly mastering the art of dog grooming. Further to this, Corrie has raised money for animal refuges and charitie and worked with the Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Celine Mazier, Handler

Celine Celine's passion for animals started while attending Northmead High School which features a farmyard curriculum, “it was my favourite part of school, I even got to nurture some baby ducklings“.

Over the years, Celine has undertaken some rigorous study including a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biological Science and Zoology and she's accredited through TAFE N.S.W. having completed certificate 2 in Companion Animal Studies. ”I want to know everything I can about animals so this year I'm extending my studies to Wildlife and Conservation“.

Amanda is responsible for starting Sydney City's first dog daycare centre, now Sydney's most established centre. Dogs @ Play was an innovative response to a problem she faced with her own dogs, ”Everyday I'd leave for work and find it increasingly difficult to leave my dogs home alone while I'd spend long hours in a corporate profession“ Amanda Said.

Amanda is responsible for the day-to-day management of the centre. Her passion for dogs means she's created a centre where Socialisation, Exercise & Play are the focus for every dog. It's Amanda's dedication that makes Dogs @ Play a leader in its field, ”Everyday I care for my clients' best friends, in many cases their only loved ones“ Amanda says. Dogs @ Play clients respect that their dog is not just a customer to Amanda but member of her Dogs @ Play family.

Amanda has undertaken industry accreditation in Dog Care, Obedience, Grooming and she's accredited through TAFE N.S.W. having completed certificate 2 & 3 in Companion Animal Studies. Further to this, Amanda also holds a Bachelor of Business from Newcastle University.

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