Team Biographies
Our people are among the most talented in the industry. It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.
Izzie Hirst -RCH
Izzie joined the team in 2018 and has been a real asset. She trained with K9HS in 2016 and has been in practice ever since.
She has been involved with dogs all her life and her career path has followed suit. Izzie has not only her hydro qualifications but also a degree in Canine Behaviour with Bishop Burton College.
When not in the pool Izzie spends time with her own Clumber Spaniels enjoying showing, gun dog tests and water tests.
Amber Pocock - RCH
Amber joined us in the madness that was COVID and after completing her apprenticeship Amber has gone on to complete her hydrotherapist and underwater treadmill training and is a fully qualified member of NARCH.
Chloe Taylor
Chloe is the most recent addition to the team having completed 4 years studying at Harper Adams she is now a RAMP registered veterinary physiotherapist and will be offering treatments both in the pool and at the center.
Reece Lake
Reece is an assistant hydrotherapist
Meet our Apprentices
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Anna & Brooke
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They are currently completing their Level 2 Animal Care with us and we are eager to help them grow in their roles within CK9
Jo Crosby-Deakin
Director
Jo has worked with dogs for over 30 years and in 2007 after her Rottweiler was diagnosed with bilateral Hip Dysplasia, it became all important to learn about treatments and care available for him so in 2009 she undertook her training and together with Jim Yarmouth, built and started CK9.
Jo is around on site but her focus is training based now and she focuses on K9 Scent & Search UK and K9 Solutions Dog Training.
Over the past few years Jo has recruited an amazing team for CK9 clients and as we move in to the 13th year of trading, we are excited to bring you more.