MEET THE TEAM
CALLIE
Having spent most of my working life commuting to London every day, the idea of My Doggy Daycare came when I thought there has to be more to life than a four-hour commute and endless meetings.
I’ve always loved animals and as a child had an array of pets, from dogs and hamsters to, at one-point, cows!
But my biggest love has always been dogs, so the decision to leave City life and start My Doggy Daycare was an easy one!
I have now gained qualifications in Canine Communicationand Canine First Aid and CPR.
FLORENCE
I joined the team at MDDC in February 2019 after a career change from retail.
I have always had a love for animals and have a three year old working cocker spaniel who sparked my interest for working with dogs.
I am currently studying with The Dog Training College and will graduate next year as a fully qualified dog trainer.
Having also completed courses in canine body language, first aid and dog psychology, I am passionate about providing the best care for your four legged family members.
VICTORIA
I am a lifetime dog owner and dog lover who has always been genuinely passionate about animal care and welfare. I currently own a two-year-old cocker spaniel called Riley, who has been attending My Doggy Daycare since she was only 12 weeks old.
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As a child you would have been more likely to find me trying to share the dogs bed than sleeping in my own - unfortunately these days it's the other way round.
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After studying midwifery and working in health care most of my adult life, I began to realise that still no job had made me happier than my teenage venture in dog sitting and walking.
Being outdoors - exercising, training and working with dogs - had exhilerated me in a way no other job could. So a year ago, when I saw that MDDC was hiring, I finally decided to make my true love my career and have not looked back.
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I have since completed qualifications in pet first aid, pet psychology and canine communication, and I am excited to begin my diploma in professional dog care and management in the new year.
ZOE
I have an MSc in Zoo Biology with further animal management degree qualifications. I originally started my career with exotic animals, including a range of wildlife such as giraffes, zebra, birds of prey and small mammals. However, after a career break volunteering in South Africa with endangered species, I am now looking forward to pursuing a career with dogs - a childhood dream - and joined the team at MDDC in January 2025.
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I have always loved and owned animals since before I can remember. Over the last few years we have fostered a number of different dogs who have gone off to loving homes, but we have a ‘failed’ foster who is a Parsons X Patterdale. I now also help to look after my partner’s three-year-old rescue dog.
I am looking forward to studying my Pet First Aid and Canine Behaviour & Welfare.
SHIRLEY
My love of dogs began in my childhood, growing up with terriers who were my best friends. As soon as I married and had my own home and garden, my husband and I embarked on our first boxer puppy whom I showed, including Crufts for a few years.
Our love of all things boxer continued with us taking on a further three boxers from boxer rescue.
Our final boxer from the rescue is now in her 14th year which is quite amazing. I have learnt so much from this lady with her being born deaf which meant I had to find a way to communicate alongside the normal sign language - this has been so rewarding.
Finally in 2019, I came back from a holiday in Spain with a Spanish hunting dog, who had had a very difficult start in life, with the consequence being him having a front leg amputation at three months old. I am still learning from this chap and the goal posts keeps moving, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
My background is in holistic therapies, primarily massage, but I am now looking at taking this into the doggy world and I am investigating training in the Tellington TTouch Therapy for canines.
Out of many favourite doggy quotes, one of my favourites is: “A true friend leaves paw prints on your heart.
