The Team
Louise - Director
25 years of experience managing boarding kennels
Louise is the backbone of the team, holding everyone together and keeping everything running smoothly, she is our main fun bus driver, making sure all the guests are happy and delivered safely to their destinations. Louise NEVER STOPS! Any job that needs doing, Louise has already done it (Our very own Wonder Woman!). She works very hard alongside her sister, Kathryn.
Louise has 2 dogs, Bodhi and Wynta. They come into daycare with her, they are a funny pair!
Kathryn - Director
23 years of experience managing boarding kennels
Kathryn is the hurricane force of Whitley, she takes no nonsense from anyone, but she is excellent at handling all the situations thrown at her. Kathryn loves spending some of her time dealing with the customers and loves to have a good chat with everyone. She also loves any challenging dog, so your dogs are safe with her! Kathryn is also the healer of the team, helps keep us all together along with her sister, Louise.
Kathryn has achieved a distinction in Level 3 accredited Canine Health and Nutrition diploma through the British college of canine studies. Kathryn is the resource investigator of the team, she brings new ideas to light for the business and encourages the team to join her on her crazy missions!
Lauren - Team Member
6 years experience working at Whitley Crest - Level 3 Animal Management BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare degree, Level 3 Award in Canine Emergency First Aid
Lauren has a very calm and understanding nature with all the guests, she keeps her head down and gets on with the work. She is very easy to work with and is good with customers. Lauren also loves a challenge, especially with pets that have challenging behaviours. We are very lucky to have Lauren working for us and are excited for her future, with us and the world.
Lauren has 2 dogs, Lola and Willow. She brings Willow into daycare regularly and loves baking natural treats for all our daycare guests on occasion! Kathryn has achieved a distinction in Level 3 accredited Canine Health and Nutrition diploma through the British college of canine studies.
Niamh - Team Member
4 years experience working at Whitley Crest - Niamh is qualified with Level 2 in Animal Care and Welfare and is interested in cat behaviour.
She lives on a farm and has many dogs on her farm so she is used to being around dogs and other animals. Niamh is thoroughly enjoying working here with us and doing her apprenticeship, she is learning new skills and how to develop existing skills. She is willing to get stuck into any task thrown at her.
Let's see what your future holds Niamh!
Kirsten - Team Member
2 years experience working at Whitley Crest - Kirsten is qualified with Level 2 in Animal Care and Welfare. She is an accomplished animal groomer with extensive experience in pet care services and customer care.
Kirsten likes to meet the newbies in boarding and daycare and helping them to settle into their new environment. She finds it very rewarding to watch their confidence grow and to learn about their characters.
Kirsten is interested in learning about canine holistic health & therapy
She has 3 dogs of her own - Colby, Izzy and Cooper
Charlie - Team Member
Charlie is the newest member of the team, he has recently started his Level 2 in Animal Care and Welfare.
Charlie would like to become a marine biologist after completing his apprenticeship. He has a very caring nature with all the animals within his care. He can often be found in daycare surrounded by a pile of excited pups! He enjoys a cheeky sofa surf with the dogs, especially on a rainy day.
Charlie loves to prepare pupachinos and other enrichment.