MEET THE TEAM
CALLIE CHANDLER
"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 HEAP
"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."
KAYLEY GILLINGHAM
"I have always loved animals, having owned horses and dogs all my life - I was destined to work with them.
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I live with my partner on his farm and I help to care for the sheep in my spare time.
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I currently have a working border collie, who I bought last year. He had trust and anxiety issues that I have had to work hard to fix! He is now the happiest he has ever been!
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I am now developing his work with our sheep. I also have my shire, who I have had since he was 11 months old.
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In the near future I plan to specialise in canine agility and further my knowledge of dog training."
VICTORIA WAYNE
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.
SHIRLEY HART
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."
