Meet the team

Linda - Here I am with Katie my crazy saluki x who takes her role of sprint coach in the walking field very seriously! Having spent many years caring for livestock i changed course to dogs at Copied Hall in 2005 and love every minute, especially getting to know all our lovely customers both canine and human! I have recently completed courses on Canine Body Language and Reactive Rascals.

 

 

 

 

 

I'm Carmen and this is Bailey, my epileptic beagle, whom spends most of his time at work asleep! I have always been obsessed with dogs, I got my work experience at a boarding kennels while at school. I even got some work with a local dog breeders when I was 13 and would help with cleaning them out/ walking/ feeding/ playing and even helping with the whelping on weekends and school holidays. I then studied a level 3 extended diploma in Animal Management (got Destinction:Merit) and whilst there, I got work experience at Second Chance Animal Rescue in West End, Midforest Vets in Totton and also Marwell Zoo. Once completed with college, I worked with my mum dog grooming for 3 years, but it became too much living with her & working with her, and so I got a job at Copied Hall, where i have progressed to weekend manager and have been there for 8 years. I am also canine first aid and CPR trained and have done a nutrition, grooming, psychology, canine anxiety and canine calmness course also, with more to follow. I am also the other half of Country Canine Groomers.

 

 

Hi I'm Beth and I have always wanted to work with animals from a young age. Whilst at secondary school I got a part time job looking after peoples dogs and walking them, then I went to Sparsholt college and studied animal care and zoology for 3 years. In May 2013 I started working at Copied Hall and absolutely love it. I have a keen interested in dog behaviour, I was very lucky to be given a medical detection dog in 2010 (to help me with my sudden blood sugar drop) I had to go on a 3 day intense behaviour course ( I passed with flying colours) I was given a beautiful chocolate Labrador called Billy who I trusted with my life for nearly 10 years, I sadly lost him in October 2019. Dogs give us so much joy and I am so lucky to work with them. I currently own a miniature Dachshund called Norman, a yellow lab x cocker spaniel called Stanley and recently saved a rescue from a horrible shelter abroad called Nelly she is a mixed breed. 

Hi I’m Katie and this is my little Spanish rescue Joey! Ellie, my mums German Shepherd, loves to come to work with me and play with Sally and her mates. I did my work experience at Copied Hall whilst I was studying my Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management at Sparsholt, and I was lucky enough to be offered a job at the end. I started working here in August 2016 and have loved every second, I love coming and playing with the regular faces and meeting all the new ones too.

 

Hi, my name is Lucy and this is Olivia. I have grown up with animals all my life including cats, horses and dogs, which is where my passion for animals especially dogs started and continues to grow. I completed the Animal Management diploma at Sparsholt College for 2 years and then continued on and completed my Foundation Degree in Animal Management and Applied Science in 2022 at University Centre Sparsholt. I started working at Copied Hall Kennels in 2022 as cover and then was offered a permanent position thereafter. I love meeting new and regular faces every day learning more about dogs and their behaviour. 

Hi I’m Abi I studied at Sparsholt for 2 years to get my level 3 qualification in animal management. After college I spent 4 years working as a dog trainer/ border collie and golden retriever breeder. I took a variety of classes such as puppy socialisation classes, basic obedience training classes, non competitive agility and training classes for the kennel club good citizen scheme. Now I work at the kennels to carry on my passion of dogs.

 

My name is Sally and I am the resident guard dog. I spend my days playing with all my dog pals and the nights on patrol keeping them safe. I love getting to meet all the new dogs every day and playing with my best friend Kelly!