About Us
Allbreeds Pet Retreat has been owned and operated by Tim & Rachael Scrine since 2006.
Allbreeds was originally, solely a dog training company owned and operated by Tim since 2000.
Tim - started working with animals in 1990. In 1992 he pioneered Mobile Hydro-baths for animals in Western Australia, then starting his own pet shop. Tim then trained to improve and develop instructing skills with ex-British / Australian Military Personnel such as James Ward (Dog Handler) from 1994. Also travelling to Sweden in 2004 to train with Swedish Military Mine detection Instructors. Tim has dealt with the most extreme behavioural issues, private home obedience training, protection training and animals for Film / TV and theatre. Tim established ALLBREEDS DOG TRAINING in 2000.
Rachael - has worked with animals since 1987 first at various horse establishments around Perth. Then working at Perth’s oldest dog rescue and boarding facility, The “Dog’s Refuge Home” in Shenton Park for approx 10 yrs. (Part of that as a Kennel Manager) During that time Rachael’s interest in dog training and behaviour grew. She worked with various dog trainers (all with different training methods) and then met Tim in 2004. After a few other boarding and dog-minding establishments Rachael and Tim found their current dream – Allbreeds Pet Retreat !!!
Members of our family
Wendy - (Rachael’s mum) Helping us tirelessly since the beginning, Wendy runs a Puppy Shuttle, assists with the kennels as well as caring exclusively for our feline friends.
Taegan - Kennel & Dog Handler Trainee. Taegan started as a work experience student in early 2007. On completion of her work experience term in 2007 she was offered by Allbreeds a Traineeship for “Certificate III in Companion Animal Services” with TAFE that started in 2008. She hopes to join the Australian Air-force as a Military Dog Handler in the future.
Carol – Also worked at the Dogs’ Refuge Home, for 8 yrs and at various vet clinics around Perth. Carol’s favourite breeds are Rottweilers & Pit-bulls or anyone who feels misunderstood!!! She has a couple of Pit-bulls and cross breed dogs.
Derek & Erin
Derek and Erin were once obedience training clients of ours then good friends and now our most trusted live-in care takers of the Retreat when we’re in need of a well deserved break. Derek & Erin are proficient in kennel management and training/ behaviour. Derek and Erin have volunteered on many occasions and have two wonderfully behaved dogs a German Shepherd “Rosie” and Rottweiler “Zac” .
Our Four legged Family
Mr Bigglesworth (Cat)
Chinchilla X German Shepherd
Rescued from the Cat Haven, starring in the latest Midalia Steel ad and his latest role as the resident museum cat in the up and coming feature film “Stone bros”. Also seen driving around Kenwick in the back of a 4x4 with three German Shepherds (Hence the Chinchilla X German Shepherd)
Zah
Our Eldest German Shepherd
The Head Honcho, Daddy’s boy or otherwise affectionately known as “Meathead”. Zah is Tim’s right hand man on all social and business occasions.
Lucas
“Mama Lucas” is the largest and gentlest of our Germans.
Kurt
Our youngest German Shepherd
Kurt is ready to jump in Zah’s role whenever it may become available. He has as a slight chip on his shoulder as well as being the funniest clown around.
Nim-Nim
Our rescue greyhound (Thanks to Greyhound Angels! )
Nim-Nim is our Physical Education Officer at the retreat. Always up for a sprint around the property or a couch to put his paws up for a while.
Jessie
Female X-breed who knows!!
Jessie thinks she’s as big as a tank and acts accordingly. No Fear!!! Our little bombshell !!
Mouse
Female Australian Shepherd
An absolute stunner !! from Tim & Hayley Lamb at Furry Friends Boarding Kennels.