Meet the Team

Sophie started with us as a work-experience student in 2015 whilst completing her Level 3 in Animal Management. She then completed a degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare alongside working here part time. She was offered a full-time position and was then promoted to Kennel Manager in 2022.

Sophie is incredibly experienced and shows kindness and care towards all of our doggy guests. We are yet to meet a dog with which she hasn’t been able to form a relationship!

Sophie is first aid trained (human and canine) and has a rescue terrier cross called Benji and a puppy called Ruby.

Abi started working at Country Kennels in 2014 as a work experience student and then became a member of the team. At the time, she was studying Animal Management at Kingston Maurward College. Prior to this, Abi volunteered at a farm, looking after a range of different animals, before choosing a career working with dogs.

Abi is a hard-working and dedicated member of the team and she was promoted to Kennel Manager in 2022. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of dog care; she enjoys reading the latest research to keep her knowledge updated and cares deeply about the welfare of all our guests.

Abi rescued a mixed-breed dog called DeeDee in 2021 and also has a bearded dragon named Zeus.

Skye started with us as a work experience student and then worked at Country Kennels part-time whilst completing her Level 2 and 3 Animal Care qualifications. We were so impressed with Skye, that we did not hesitate to offer her a full-time position in September 2024.

Skye has always loved dogs, no matter what breed or size, and her favourite breed is a Dogue de Bordeaux. Skye regularly takes care of her family member’s dog Bruno who is a 3-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux – a friendly giant who loves lots of attention and cheese!

Jade started working with us in 2023 having previously worked as a veterinary care assistant. Jade studied Animal Behaviour at Sparsholt College, completing her Level 3 qualification.

Jade is a hard-working and committed member of the team who loves spending time with dogs. She has a 15-year-old Pomeranian cross rescue who is a big fan of cheese!