Meet The Team

My name is Sam

Dog Handler

My love of dogs comes from having my own dogs for the past 27 years. I have had 2 Border Collies and currently have a Cockerpoo.

I have worked in an office environment for most of my working life but for the past 3 1/2 years I have worked at Doggy Daycare. I love working with dogs and enjoy getting to know their individual personalities and needs. The best part is having fun and bonding with them and all the cuddles and affection I receive in return so when a chance to work at Claire's arose I jumped at it.

Hi I am Chris

Dog Handler & Operations Supervisor

I have always loved animals especially dogs. Having not grown up with any, I always had to get my fix from the neighbours or my great nan who used to walk and look after people's dogs. I always wanted to work with animals.

So in 2020 I decided to follow my dream and restart my education by returning to college to ultimately gain a level 2 qualification in Animal Care from Tiggywinkles animal hospital.

I have always been fascinated by dog behaviour, body language and training. I love reading about behaviour and training and I am currently reading “How to inspire resilience in your reactive or fearful dog”.

I have always felt a special connection to animals, they show the perfect example of how to live in the moment. I have a bearded dragon at home and have lived with dogs in the past, including Labradors and a bull mastiff.

Working at Claires Comfy Canines is a dream come true for me, I am not sure if me or the dogs are happier to be here. I am learning so much here and am loving getting to know the team and all the dogs. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than giving them a fun and fulfilling day.

Hi I am Charlotte

Dog Handler & Social Media Co-ordinator

I recently graduated from university with a degree in criminology and criminal justice. However, I knew I wanted to pursue my education in dog training and work with dogs as I couldn’t get it out of my head while at college and university! So I began my IMDT journey to become a dog trainer three weeks after I graduated uni. I am a member of the IMDT (Institute of modern dog trainers) having completed my level 3 Principles of Dog Training and Behaviour. 

When the opportunity came up to work at Claire’s Comfy Canines I thought it would be perfect to gain experience and learn from everyone as well as the large variety of dogs! Ever since I can remember I have always loved animals and wanted a dog of my own especially a greyhound! I had to settle for looking after family friends dogs until I was 16 when I got my first puppy, Mongoose a huge lurcher.

I carried on looking after dogs and started gaining clients on a regular basis and began my own dog walking and pet sitting business along side studying at college and uni.

I was loving training my dog and became obsessed with all aspects of dog training especially scent work, until my dog became chronically ill and thus became extremely reactive to other dogs when he was in pain.

I then started to learn about reactivity in dogs and pain management. For the last four years i have advocated and educated anyone who will listen about reactivity and fear aggression in dogs. I also added a saluki pup to continue my collection of sight hounds. 
I also plan all the social media content for our facebook and instagram accounts.

Hi I am Mollie

Dog Handler

I’ve always had a passion for animals, having grown up surrounded by them from a young age.

I’m lucky enough to have my own four legged best friends, my XL bully Bonnie, and horse Monty.

After realising my previous role as a receptionist wasn’t truly fulfilling, I was thrilled when the perfect opportunity arose to join the amazing team at Claire’s Comfy Canines.

Now, I get to combine my love for animals with a rewarding role where I can help care for your much loved dogs every day.