EACH MEMBER OF OUR TEAM IS PASSIONATE ABOUT WORKING WITH DOGS
Here at PlayPaws each member of our team is passionate about working with dogs and having an experienced, trustworthy and reliable team behind us is the key to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for our dogs. Our staff are individually handpicked for their love of dogs, professionalism and dedication to ensuring that every dog enjoys their fun and exciting day in a safe and controlled environment. All of the Team Paws staff are trained in canine behaviour, dog first-aid, dog pack dynamics and are all DBS checked.
Vicky Gray
Managing Director
After having a long and successful career in corporate medicine sales and marketing I was ready for a change. After re-locating from East Anglia up to Lancashire 8 years ago we decided to get a dog and along came Henry our cocker spaniel, then a year later we got Holly another cocker spaniel. Doggy daycare is a new industry here in the UK and I wanted to work with dogs as they have been a passion of mine for many years, my favourite breeds of dogs are cocker spaniels and poodles. PlayPaws was born in 2015 and to say I am loving it is an understatement. I’ve done my canine behaviour qualifications locally at Myerscough college, canine first aid, kennel club bronze, silver and gold and am currently studying canine care and behaviour with the British College of Canine Studies. My goal is to make PlayPaws into one of the best doggy daycare and training centres within the UK.
Simon Teale
Manager
I’m Simon and I am Vicky’s brother-in-law. Whilst Vicky is away I have taken on the role of Manager to run the business in her stead. I’ve always liked the idea of owning a dog, but have only realised that possibility in the last few years with Bilbo and Tilda. My strength for the business lies in management, administration and staff relations as well as a love of dogs.. I am confident that whilst Vicky is away the team here at PlayPaws will continue to provide our customers with the excellent standards of service that she instilled in the PlayPaws brand.
Ele Davies
Pack Leader
My name is Ele and I am the new pack leader here at PlayPaws. I’ve grown up around dogs and have worked in a kennels previous to coming here. I studied Animal Management at Myerscough College and have always wanted to work with animals. I am loving working here at PlayPaws and seeing just how much fun all the dogs have together.
Rachael Snape
Assistant Pack Leader
I’m Rachael and I am very new to PlayPaws, and very excited to be working in my dream job as Assistant Pack Leader. My love of dogs started when I was very young. And as I was unable to convince my mum to let me have a dog, I used to walk the whole street’s dogs. I have spent lots of time over the last twenty years walking dogs and dog sitting for all sorts of breeds from Westies to Dobermans! I have a fur baby of my own who is 6. His name is Doogle and he is a mad Labradoodle who has won my heart.
Kia Shaw
Assistant Pack Leader
I’m Kia, I have been at PlayPaws for 2 years and before then I did 2 years at Myerscough College studying animal care. I have always loved animals and they have had a massive impact on my life. If it wasn’t for my own dog supporting me through life I wouldn’t be who I am today. Maisie has helped me through so many health issues she made all the difference to me. Maisie is a crazy 9 year old King Charles spaniel and I wouldn’t have her any other way.
Courtney Watkins
Volunteer
I started volunteering at PlayPaws in the summer of 2017. This summer I passed my level 3 animal management at Myerscough college and throughout my studies, I was still committed to coming to PlayPaws every week. It has been the best experience and is truly heart warming watching the dogs. Playing, learning and growing throughout their time at daycare. I brought along my beagle cross Tetley and she loves it! I’ve learned so much about dog behaviour and individual traits of all the dogs we’ve had over the years. I am now at Liverpool university studying BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour however it does not mean PlayPaws will have seen the last of me. The dogs and staff have all become one big happy family now which I am proud to be a part of.
