The Paws2play staff are either qualified nurses, trainers, groomers, or carers - and are great at what they do. But pieces of paper are not always everything. The team have a wealth of knowledge who have spent a whole lot of time observing and working with dogs & behaviours of all kinds.
Geraldine ( Gel ) Wickham - Owner & Trainer
- Bachelor of Science
- Diploma of Animal Technology
- Cert IV Veterinary Nursing
- NDTF Cert III Dog Training & Behaviour
- Level 1 Obedience Instructors Certification
- APDT Australian Pet Dog Trainers Member
- CBATI Certified Behaviour Adjustment Training Instructor
Gel has been in the animal care industry her whole life, with many qualifications to support the huge amount of experience she has in the industry. She opened Paws2play in 2014 to provide a range of behavioural solutions for dogs in the Canberra area via the training courses, day care, and dog activities. Her passion is in behaviour modification and helping worried dogs feel better.
Gel shares her life with partner Jason, two dogs Soapy (camp dog from Utopia in the central desert) and Rabbit (a rescue from Broken Hill pound), hand-reared kittens Big Mac & McMuffin, as well as her horses Almalito & Earl d grey.
Claire Dunn - Day Care Dog Team Leader
- Bachelor of Applied Science
Claire brings a lifetime of experience from the animal care industry to Paws2play. Claire has been at Paws2play from the start. She knows each and every dog's individual needs and ensures their day is fun & safe. Claire has a calm energy the dogs love, they appreciate her humour as much as we do. She has studied in Equine Sciences but has used her skills diversely across the horse, pet, vet, and retail sectors.
Claire is starting an ark: she has two horses Tony & Kiv, cats Ruby, Rory & Allie, two beautiful spoilt dogs Toby & Wally .
Daniel Devenish - Senior Day Care Supervisor & Training Team Leader
-Diploma of Information Technology
- NDTF Cert III Dog Training
Dan has been training his German Shepherd Dog, Grace, with us for 5 years. Dan came to training every weekend because he loved spending time with the dogs and their people. We just had to have a guy like this on our team! Dan can usually be found cuddling the dogs and carrying around the not-so-lap sized dogs, and just loves spending time with them. Dan is one of the instructors at Paws2Play Training and enjoys spending time with clients and their dogs.
Nicholas O’Shea - Senior Day Care Supervisor
-Cert III Companion Animal
Nick found us after looking for a career change in the animal care industry. He has completed his Companion Animal Certification and is looking forward to spending more time with the animals than his books. Nick loves his big dogs & has lived and loved his share of them.
Annie Johnson - Senior Day Care Supervisor
- Cert IV Veterinary Nursing
Annie has worked in the industry her adult life. Her background in vet nursing and welfare organisations supports means the dogs are well cared for, their health needs monitored with an expert eye. Annie has a collection of geriatric loved ones who have made it to 101 because of her amazing care giving.
Briony Lillington - Senior Day Care Supervisor
Bri was fresh out of school when we met her and her dog Nova. She has grown with the business to become one of our Supervisors, team leaders, guru or organisation and one of the faces that sees you in & out at both facilities. Bring has worked in other high end day cares and brings with her a wealth of knowledge, high standard of love & care for the dogs.
Adam Kille - Day Care Dog Team Leader
- Cert IV Personal Training & Fitness
When we met Adam he was dog less. He is now truly part of the Paws2play family now sharing his life with Baci the lab. Adam brings youth, fun and games to the dogs and is teaching them to play soccer
Tori Karabin - Senior Day Care Supervisor & Trainer
- Ba Media Communication & Journalism
- NDTF Cert III Dog Training
Tori started with us many years ago, joining us for classes with her dog Kenzie. She brings her love of all animals, training experience and a love of learning to the team. Her past experience in journalism has bought much needed skills to the team and a knack for social media. You will find her training dogs, dressing them up and making them pose like a professional for our social media.
Dean Bracht - Day Care Supervisor
Dean has worked in the animal industry and our very own National Zoo & aquarium. He is used to working with animals big & small and keeps the Paws2play monkeys in line. He is a keen photographer.
James Alexander - Day Care Supervisor
Hannah Keys - Day Care Supervisor
Sammie Smart - Day Care Supervisor
Geraldine ( Gel ) Wickham - Owner & Trainer
- Bachelor of Science
- Diploma of Animal Technology
- Cert IV Veterinary Nursing
- NDTF Cert III Dog Training & Behaviour
- Level 1 Obedience Instructors Certification
- APDT Australian Pet Dog Trainers Member
- CBATI Certified Behaviour Adjustment Training Instructor
Gel has been in the animal care industry her whole life, with many qualifications to support the huge amount of experience she has in the industry. She opened Paws2play in 2014 to provide a range of behavioural solutions for dogs in the Canberra area via the training courses, day care, and dog activities. Her passion is in behaviour modification and helping worried dogs feel better.
Gel shares her life with partner Jason, two dogs Soapy (camp dog from Utopia in the central desert) and Rabbit (a rescue from Broken Hill pound), hand-reared kittens Big Mac & McMuffin, as well as her horses Almalito & Earl d grey.
Claire Dunn - Day Care Dog Team Leader
- Bachelor of Applied Science
Claire brings a lifetime of experience from the animal care industry to Paws2play. Claire has been at Paws2play from the start. She knows each and every dog's individual needs and ensures their day is fun & safe. Claire has a calm energy the dogs love, they appreciate her humour as much as we do. She has studied in Equine Sciences but has used her skills diversely across the horse, pet, vet, and retail sectors.
Claire is starting an ark: she has two horses Tony & Kiv, cats Ruby, Rory & Allie, two beautiful spoilt dogs Toby & Wally .
Daniel Devenish - Senior Day Care Supervisor & Training Team Leader
-Diploma of Information Technology
- NDTF Cert III Dog Training
Dan has been training his German Shepherd Dog, Grace, with us for 5 years. Dan came to training every weekend because he loved spending time with the dogs and their people. We just had to have a guy like this on our team! Dan can usually be found cuddling the dogs and carrying around the not-so-lap sized dogs, and just loves spending time with them. Dan is one of the instructors at Paws2Play Training and enjoys spending time with clients and their dogs.
Nicholas O’Shea - Senior Day Care Supervisor
-Cert III Companion Animal
Nick found us after looking for a career change in the animal care industry. He has completed his Companion Animal Certification and is looking forward to spending more time with the animals than his books. Nick loves his big dogs & has lived and loved his share of them.
Annie Johnson - Senior Day Care Supervisor
- Cert IV Veterinary Nursing
Annie has worked in the industry her adult life. Her background in vet nursing and welfare organisations supports means the dogs are well cared for, their health needs monitored with an expert eye. Annie has a collection of geriatric loved ones who have made it to 101 because of her amazing care giving.
Briony Lillington - Senior Day Care Supervisor
Bri was fresh out of school when we met her and her dog Nova. She has grown with the business to become one of our Supervisors, team leaders, guru or organisation and one of the faces that sees you in & out at both facilities. Bring has worked in other high end day cares and brings with her a wealth of knowledge, high standard of love & care for the dogs.
Adam Kille - Day Care Dog Team Leader
- Cert IV Personal Training & Fitness
When we met Adam he was dog less. He is now truly part of the Paws2play family now sharing his life with Baci the lab. Adam brings youth, fun and games to the dogs and is teaching them to play soccer
Tori Karabin - Senior Day Care Supervisor & Trainer
- Ba Media Communication & Journalism
- NDTF Cert III Dog Training
Tori started with us many years ago, joining us for classes with her dog Kenzie. She brings her love of all animals, training experience and a love of learning to the team. Her past experience in journalism has bought much needed skills to the team and a knack for social media. You will find her training dogs, dressing them up and making them pose like a professional for our social media.
Dean Bracht - Day Care Supervisor
Dean has worked in the animal industry and our very own National Zoo & aquarium. He is used to working with animals big & small and keeps the Paws2play monkeys in line. He is a keen photographer.
James Alexander - Day Care Supervisor
Hannah Keys - Day Care Supervisor
Sammie Smart - Day Care Supervisor