there's NO substitute for experience
Jacky, Mandy, Kira, emma, Ellie, katie and beth have over 50 years’ experience of caring for and boarding a variety of animals.
We at Woodlands are committed to providing our staff with a ‘programme of education’ and ‘further training’. Staff members will regularly attend training courses to keep them at the forefront of advances in Animal Behaviour, Dog Training, Grooming, First Aid, Animal Care, Kennel Management, etc.
Our aim is to provide a high standard of professional care with dedicated and caring staff in a friendly and accessible environment.
Jacky
Owner
My husband and I bought Woodlands 26 years ago and have turned it into a very successful boarding complex of which we are both very proud.
Before owning my own Complex, I managed a much larger concern for 10 years. I have trained gundogs in the field for East Riding Gundog Society and have run many pet training classes for various establishments, including Bishop Burton College.
I have owned and showed Rottweiler’s for the last 25 years, having bred many Crufts winners including my own homebred Champion Thirtleby Taboo. I have now retired from breeding and showing, but still have a keen interest in the breed, as I continue to play an active role in the re-homing and rehabilitating of Rottweiler’s in the North of England. I have over the years attended many, many courses including 20 years ago an intensive course doing Dog Behavior with the world-renowned John Rogerson. I have been doing behavior consultations for 20 years and find it so very rewarding. Other courses I have attended include nutrition, first aid, training (all aspects), behavior, animal communication, healing, chelonia management, grooming, trimming, Tellington Touch and many more….
At the moment my own menagerie consists of 6 Rottweiler’s, 1 Whippet, 1 Jack russell, 3 cats and 2 tortoises.
Mandy
Groomer
Hello I’m Mandy and I’m the groomer here at woodlands. I find grooming very rewarding and love getting to spend one on one time with each dog whilst grooming them. When I’m not grooming I can be found cleaning the kennels and catteries or getting stuck into some gardening. I am first aid trained and have over 28 years of experience working with animals. I have worked at woodlands since 2016 and believe it is the best job in the world. I am particularly passionate about the westie breed and have two of my own much loved girls Tia and Willow who are mother and daughter. My dream is to own a Scottie and I am hoping to make this a reality in the very near future. I also have rescued a feral kitten called Darcy.
Kira
Manager
Hello my name is Kira, I’m the Manager here at woodlands. I began working at woodlands in 2018, since then I have carried out training in dorwest herbal products and animal first aid. Before joining the woodlands team I studied at Bishop Burton College where I gained a triple distinction star in animal management. I take great pride in my attention to detail and love getting to know your pets on a personal level, whether it be their dietary and medical needs or simply their likes and dislikes. I believe this helps to ensure they enjoy their stay with us and return home happy and healthy, in addition I am happy to help customers whatever the need and always ready to set your mind at ease. I’m a proud owner of a chihuahua cross called Hagrid and a Rottweiler cross called Arya. I also have 2 Guinea-pigs. I can’t wait to look after your pets.
Ellie
Kennel hand
Info coming soon
Emma
Kennel Hand
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Katie
Kennel hand
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Beth
Kennel hand
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