Why We Started

Wanna Run K9 Club LLC was built from our real-life experiences as dog owners.

Whitney’s Story
Whitney has had dogs in her life since childhood, and they have always been a huge part of who she is. One of the biggest reasons this business came to life is her dog, Jake—a Great Dane/Lab mix with a lot of energy and specific needs.

Jake has trust issues around other dogs, especially when they are not on leashes, which made dog parks not an option. Whitney has invested in training to help improve his reactivity, but even with that progress, she realized something important—the backyard alone just was not enough for a dog like him.

Jake needed more. More movement, more structure, and a better outlet for his energy.

Introducing the slatmill into his routine gave him exactly that. It provided a safe, controlled way for him to get the exercise he needs and craves, without the stress of unpredictable environments.

Kim’s Story
Kim has always shared that same passion for dogs. She was even part of the Florida K9 Search and Rescue team, which speaks to her deep commitment and experience working with dogs.

For years, simple daily walks were enough for her older dogs. But everything changed when she started again with a new chocolate lab puppy named Harley.

About a year in, Kim realized Harley needed much more than walks alone. Harley was full of energy, digging holes in the yard, and clearly craving more stimulation and purpose.

That is when the slatmill became a game changer.

Giving Harley the opportunity to run on the slatmill not only helped burn off that excess energy, but it also brought more calmness into her behavior—and even gave the yard a chance to recover.

Through both of our experiences, we realized the same thing—so many dog owners are facing these exact challenges.

Not every dog can go to a dog park.
Not every dog gets enough from a backyard.
And not every owner has the time or ability to provide the level of exercise their dog truly needs.

That is why we created Wanna Run K9 Club LLC.

We bring a safe, structured slatmill experience directly to your home, giving dogs the opportunity to move, release energy, and thrive—just like Jake and Harley.