MEET THE TEAM

Anthony
Anthony Founder & Head Trainer
  • Founder of Lechlade K9 Centre in 2010
  • Competed for Great Britain & England in Agility
  • Multiple time Crufts winner
  • Under 19 Great Britain Agility Coach and England Agility Team Manager
Lauren
Lauren PA & Events Coordinator
  • Joined K9: 2021
  • Before joining K9 Lauren worked in Financial Services for 14 years as a Recruitment Advisor & Shares Specialist
  • Lauren is Mum to Oscar and in their spare time they travel around the country competing in Agility
  • Qualifications: Level 4 - Event Management Diploma
Jay
Jay Behaviourist
  • Joined K9: 2024
  • Previous work: British Army for 12 years as a Dog Handler/Trainer within the Royal Army Veterinary Corps
  • Qualifications: 2 & 3 City and Guilds Work Based Animal Care and Level 4 in Canine Behaviour. Military Qualifications: Arms explosives and protection
  • Jay is Dad to twin boys Jaxon & Luca
Tanya
Tanya Agility Trainer & Hydrotherapist
  • Joined K9: 2014
  • Has competed in Agility for over 30 years and represented England on numerous occasions
  • Crufts ABC 2024 - 3rd place winner
  • Previous work: Veterinary practice and Illustrator in the card & gift industry
  • Qualifications: Level 3 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy
Clare
Clare Hydrotherapist
  • Joined K9: 2016
  • Clare has over 20 years experience in the canine hydrotherapy industry
  • In her spare time Clare enjoys competing in Scent work trials with her Spaniels
  • Qualifications: Level 3 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy, Level 3 Water Treadmill, Certificate in Canine Behaviour. Further training in spinal conditions and arthritis management
Ashleigh
Ashleigh Hydrotherapist
  • Joined K9: 2021
  • Ashleigh owns 7 dogs and a budgie called Kiwi
  • In her spare time Ashleigh enjoys training with her dogs
  • Qualifications: Level 3 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy
Nikki
Nikki Daycare Lead & Scent Trainer
  • Joined K9: 2017
  • Nikki enjoys Agility & Scentwork
  • Nikki was proud to reach Grade 7 in Agility with her first Sheltie
  • Previous work: Teaching Assistant, Typesetter & Graphic Artist
  • Qualifications: UK Sniffer Dog Bronze Level Instructor
Julie
Julie Hydrotherapy Assistant
  • Joined K9: 2015
  • Before transitioning over to the dog world Julie worked with horses for 35 years
  • Julie has recently become Nanny to her first grandchild Arthur
  • In her spare time Julie enjoys competing in Scent work trials with her dogs
Jackie
Jackie Head Groomer
  • Joined K9: Since founding in 2010
  • Jackie has been running Lechlade Dog Grooming for 40 years. When the centre established in 2010 Lechlade Dog Grooming was included in her son Anthony's business venture at Lechlade K9 Centre
  • Jackie has owned a variety of breeds including Labradors, Springer and Working Cocker spaniels, Terriers and a Malinois Belgian Shepherd
Rachel
Rachel Groomer
  • Joined K9: 2017
  • Rachel originally joined the K9 centre in daycare and hydrotherapy before starting working full time in Grooming with Jackie
  • Qualifications: Diploma in Equine Studies
  • Rachel enjoys spending time with her two children Lilly & Willow who share her love for anything agility and horses