About Us


K9 Workouts opened in 1999 and is located at 8 Levanswell Rd Moorabbin, just off Chesterville Road near the car wash. Being Victoria’s and possibly Australia's largest daycare centre, its a massive 20,000 square foot, climate controlled, indoor play areas for your K9's to enjoy supervised play. The knowledgeable, experienced and professional staff are always on hand assisting with the pleasurable interactions of all K9's.

K9 Workouts reception is open
Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Phone (03) 9532 3002
Fax (03 9532 0085

The facility and it's staff are available for weekend birthday parties and special events by appointment.

The Owner

Michael Garcia is the owner and manager of K9 Workouts. A local who was schooled in Brighton and has lived in and around the Bayside suburbs all his adult life. Michael is a recognised leader as a dog obedience instructor and trainer Michael’s love of all animals has led him everywhere from appearing on television to filming in Port Douglsa to suburban back yards.
From working with horses, Goats, Cows to working with Dogs, Michaels’s passion and commitment shows in his ability, success and love of our furry companion critters.
Michael has appeared personally on “Good Morning Australia” and “Talk To The Animals, you may also have seen some his agencies animals on such shows as “A Country Practise”, “All Together Now”, “Blue Heelers” ,“Neighbours”, “Boney”, “Halifax FP”, “Uncle Bens - Pal Breeders ads”, “Just Jeans” the RSPCA and Car Sales.com.au to name but a few.
Michael is a founding member of the AAPDT (formerly the Professional Dog Trainers Association of Victoria Inc) the only organisation representing professional dog trainers in this state, recognised by the Victorian State Government. Michael is always at the forefront of setting the highest standards concerning welfare and will offer basic and puppie obedience classes in the new year.
Michael is the in-house behaviourist and trainer offering one on one training or problem solving sessions either at your home or at the day care centre

When you walk in the door you meet our reception team of Gemma Steele, Hayley Longmuir & Katrina Dapcervic(Kat)

Gemma Steele is our administration and bookings manager, who does a great job at keeping the front of house running smoothly. The dogs bound in the door ready for our team to lead them on there way to an action packed day. Gemma shares her home with her husband and two Staffie's.

Debbie, Soula & Nicolee are our admin/reception staff, who do a great at job welcoming the owners and their dogs who bound through the door ready for our team to lead them on there way to an action packed day.

Penny is our resident groomer you can see some of her work on Facebook , Penny is available for grooming Mon - Fri call and speak to her on 9532 3002

The staff behind the glass door, the ones the dogs know best!

Jacquie, Lisa, Steven, Tania, Nhu, Jordon, Cassandra and Scott.

Tania and Jacquie are our Dog Walkers you may have seen them on their rounds driving the distinctive orange K9 Bus at various parks in and around the Bayside area.

Lisa ia also one of our K9 bus drivers which like our walkers you may have seen driving the distinctive K9 Buses around the Bayside area.


We are passionate about employing experienced people who love working with dogs and encourage persons to apply who have two or more of the following skills:

• Industry experience in dog training, doggie day care, vet/nursing, and/or boarding kennels.
• Have trained their own dog through an obedience club or school, to a high training standard
• Mature minded with good customer service skills
• Work well to a high standard both individually and in a team environment
• Have a manual license and good driver history

When a position becomes available, we check our applications first, and if you have the skills we are looking for, we will give you a call with all the job details and information.

If you are interested in joining our team fill out our Employment Application Form and send together with your resume to:

Michael Garcia
8 Levenswell Road
Moorabbin
Vic, 3189

Download an application form here


Or

Email your application & resume

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