Whether you have already met our new Assistant Trainer, Jamie, or have yet to find him in the training field, it's always nice to know a little more about the person behind the smiley face. Our other staff members came up with ten questions for Jamie to answer and here you'll find the answers!
What do you enjoy about working with dogs?
I enjoy seeing dogs progress and improve and owners feeling accomplished when their dogs succeed. I also like seeing the bonds owners and dogs build together as well dealing with the daily challenges dogs give me.
Tell us about your ideal Sunday..
Starts off with a lay in then a nice walk with my dog, back home for a snooze and the another walk later on in the day and ended with a nice big Sunday roast but let’s be honest I’d much rather be out training dogs.
Do you have a favourite dog breed?
I don’t have a favourite breed.
Favourite holiday location?
America or Dominican republic although I currently really want to go to Japan.
What quote do you like to live by?
When it comes to dogs, I have two
'Dogs might be in just a small part of our lives, but to them, we are their whole life' - Which to me means we have to be kind and give our best to dogs at all times.
'All dogs go to heaven' and that means to me that there’s no such thing as a bad dog, plus it was one of my favourite film as a kid.
Who inspires you?
The one person who inspires me is my nan who passed a couple of years ago. Every day I try to make her proud.
If you could own any famous dog, which would it be?
It would have to be Lassie, if I was ever in trouble id know she could get help for me.
If you were a dog, which breed would you be?
It would be a Labrador just because I love my food.
What would you sing at the karaoke?
Either R Kelly- I believe I can fly or Ronan Keaton- life is a roller coaster
Tell us about your hobbies...
I enjoy playing rugby when I have a Saturday off. I’m also a gamer so love playing games on my Xbox and PC. I also enjoy watching films and the football (Arsenal fan). I’m currently trying to get back into reading.
If you've got any other questions, email Jamie and he'll happily answer!