Meet the Team

Karli Petch

All areas

Full Time

In 2016 Karli decided to follow her dream, leaving the world of Project Management behind and DotDot Pet Care was born in memory of their first baby, Dorothy their dog.  'DotDot' would provide a true home from home, pet care experience and allow her to spend more time with her family.  

Since the creation of DotDot, Karli has taken great pleasure in finding like minded people to join the team (now known as the #DotDotFamily) and expand on the services that DotDot provide. Karli has used the business as a platform to help several dog rescue centres and charities, which resulted in her family rescuing a puppy (Percy) from Cyprus in Jan 2019 and 6 months later she brought Percy's mum, Isla over from Cyprus too!  In 2021 the family also welcomed their 3rd Fur Baby- Bunny and we can't forget Bobby our beloved Cat!  Firm partnerships have been developed with local rescue centres and UK based charities, Hull Animal Welfare Trust being DotDot's nominated charity.

• Diplomas in Business Management, Animal Care & Welfare & Health & Social Care.
• Level 3 Certificate in Developing Training Programmes for Dogs
• Certificates in; Animal Communication / Dog Training / Canine Behavioural Training
• Level 3 Certificate (IMDT) in Daycare & Home Boarding.
• Ran several marathons & climbed lots of mountains!
• Proud wife and mum of 7 (3 human babies, 4 fur babies!)

Alice Kunkel

Pocklington

Full Time

Alice is a Pocklington home girl having lived here all of her life. She left the hospitality industry, where she was a manager for over 5 years, gladly trading in this role to spend time with loveable pooches, her own dog's and enjoy a better work/life balance. 

If you ask Alice how she finds working in the great outdoors with all the doggy's, she will tell you with a smile on her face that even the rainy days are worth it!

She is a proud dog mum to Pepper & Olive, the beautifully crazy cockers and has grown up with both pets and working dogs as she comes from a background of game keeping, so she's used to having lots of dogs around, as well as a variety of different animals!  This upbringing means she is certainly not afraid of getting stuck in, wet and mucky. In May 2025 her and Rob welcomed the pitter patter of their beautiful baby boy, Wilf!

Alice is into her CrossFit and trains hard - she has to be quick and strong to keep up with her Pock doggy's! 

In 2019 Alice was given the opportunity to become 'Team Leader', responsible for the Pocklington & surrounding villages clients and walkers and then in 2024 Alice became Karli's 2nd in Command.

• Dog crazy and all round animal lover
• Friendly, loving, reliable and kind
• Diploma in Animal Care & Welfare
• Licensed Dog home Boarder- AA6247122

Nicole Jenkinson

Pocklington & surrounding villages

Tues - Friday

Nicole had lived in France for 8 years only returning to the UK in January 2019. She was excited to be back in the Yorkshire countryside and be given the opportunity of working with her biggest passion in life; dogs!

Prior to her departure to France, Nicole worked alongside Karli for many years in the Manufacturing Industry as a 'Materials Controller', so she is known to be very methodical, organised and comes highly trusted.  She is a true asset to any team.  In April 2025 Nicole stepped into the Team Leader position whilst Alice went on maternity leave, and has proved such an asset she will permanently remain in position and continue to support Alice in this role.

Nicole was fostering rescue dogs in France for years, and has kept 2 of these fur babies as her own - Ziggy, a French Brittany Spaniel and Luna, a Jack Russell cross Spaniel.  She has since welcomed Louis, a beautiful Cocker Spaniel.  Whenever the DotDot clients talk of Nicole and the relationship she has with their pets, they will always tell you how much their dog loves her and how gentle and loving she is with them.

She loves fitness, keeping active and is also very passionate about music too.

• Renovated a 16th century French farmhouse
• Hiked the Blue Mountains and Grampians in Australia.
• Diploma in Animal Care & Welfare
• Volunteer at 'Orfee' a French dog rescue charity.
• Home Boarder - AA724609

John Chatterton

HOSM

Mon -Thurs

Having returned from city life in Coventry after University, John returned to his home town ready to spend time in the countryside with our much loved pets! He is the proud owner of Sully & Norris the Cockerpoo's, The family have been dog owners their whole lives.

John has been known to Karli since Summer 2018 when she met him in Athens at an International Trampoline Training camp! Karli found John to be a true ray of sunshine - passionate, friendly, trustworthy and a great team leader.

Since joining DotDot in January 2019 John has quickly settled into the role and its safe to say all the fur babies and their families have come to rely on his funny daily updates and photos (he always manages to get the doggy's to stick their tongues out and smile for their pics!).  After many years of loyal and hardworking service, John is now a Team Leader for his area.

John has another key role in DotDot, he is the graphic designer who can transform all of Karli's idea's and put them onto paper!

• John loves to stay active and keep fit
• He was once ranked 2nd in Great Britain in trampolining
• Qualified trampoline coach & owns his own local club
• Diploma in Animal Care & Welfare

Sian Hughes

MW, Newbald & SC

Full Time

Sian moved to Market Weighton in 2021 after meeting her now Wife, Lucy. She works Full Time with DotDot, fulfilling her passion for working with pets (especially dogs!) and continues to work Part Time with children with disabilities. Sian was a client of DotDot's for 2 years before joining the team, so knows exactly what level of service is expected.                     

They have 2 dogs; Sammy the Lab and Arty the Spaniel X Beagle.. in 2025 they welcomed a 3rd fur baby... Chip! The cutest lil kitten you ever did see!

In February 2025 as varying team dynamics changed and personnel moved - Sian stepped up to become a Team Leader for her area and is always on hand and a constant support to all her team and clients.

• Avid Photographer
• A lover of camping (especially in Cornwall!)
• Animal mad!

Steve Horncastle

Market Weighton

Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday

Steve joined the DotDot Family in a semi-retired position back in November 2017 to follow his love of dogs, the great outdoors and his passion for keeping fit. He has owned dogs all of his life and is experienced in handling both small and large breeds.

He lives in Market Weighton (has done for 40 years) with his wife and dog Freya.  As an avid fell walker and runner he keeps very fit and as such is not scared of bad weather!  His annual holidays consist of his favourite things; walking, a country pub and time with his wife and dog in the Great UK. 

Steve is always the first to encourage team building....as long as its in a pub ;) Joking aside, Steve will never let you down and loves his DotDot Dogs - if you ask him what he thinks to life with DotDot, he will gladly tell you its the best job in the world.  What more could any dog owner ask for!

Steve has wowed both the team and clients over the past few years with his musical talent, having arranged for the band he is in to play at all our charitable, fundraising and community events.  Not only is he an amazing guitarist but he sings too!

• Completed the Yorkshire marathon three times
• Co-Hosts the 'Fox's Den' show on Vixen 101 radio
• On a mission to climb all the mountains in the Lake District!
• Diploma in Animal Care & Welfare

Helen Cox

Market Weighton

Full Time

Helen is from Market Weighton, however spent 4 years living in America.  She came back to settle in her home town after her son Noah was born.

Helen's work background has mostly been in customer services, however for over 2 years she worked in the great outdoors at the Warter Priory, bush beating - so is not afraid of getting cold, wet or muddy!  Jogging is a passion of Helen's and she has participated in many running challenges over the years (Dalby Dash, Tough Mudder and Sledmere Sunset to name but a few).

Helen decided to get her first dog (Freddy) from a family that could no longer cope with him.  Her passion for dogs began!  Now she has 5 Labradors! Mable, Robin, Nancy, Coco and Sooty.  This is Helen's dream job.  She loves nothing more than to be walking and outdoors with her dogs.

• Freddy, Mable & Robin have an impressive 50k followers on Insta!
• Helen enjoys photography & sewing & weekends at the Coast in their touring caravan.
• Diploma in Animal Care & Welfare
• Licensed Home Boarder - AA6251269

Caroline Gillings

Market Weighton & HOSM

Full Time

Caroline's working background has been within the Property Management sector - but she had wanted to join DotDot for quite some time and in 2022, he did!  She wanted to get out of the rat race and put all the love and passion she has for working with dogs and being outside in the fresh air, into being the best pet care provider for your fur babies!

Having moved back into the area, Caroline has always been a country girl living in and around the East Riding, with a love of all animals and the great outdoors!  An avid walker and camper - who has climbed many a mountain!

Caroline was brought up with pets in her home and loves our furry friends (she describes herself as that person who stops on the street to ask to stroke someones dog and find out their name!).  She has personally owned several dogs and now shares her home with Pippin, her Cockapoo.

• Has summited Ben Lomond in Queenstown & Helvellyn in the Lake District
• Loves hiking and camping!
• A Country music Gal and loves live music!

Lynne Chandler

Market Weighton

Cat & Puppy visits

Lynne has owned dogs for her entire life, from Yorkshire Terriers to German Short Haired Pointers: she has extensive experience with all breeds of dogs. Lynne has an interest in showing and training gun dogs. She has qualified some of her babies to Crufts level. All her fur babies over the years have achieved the 'Good Citizen' award.

Having spent over 20+ years working in a Vets, Lynne has experience and knowledge of most things furry! Not only this, but she is a well known face to all local pet owners. She is one of the most compassionate and thoughtful people you could hope to meet and goes above and beyond offering her support to our DotDot Family. Its fair to say dogs mean the world to Lynne and she would do just about anything for a dog in need (or their owners!).

In summer 2018 Lynne started supporting varying Cypriot dog rescues and brought over her own rescue dog Gertie from Cyprus. Fast forward to March 2019 and Lynne added to her brood; Woody a German Short Haired Pointer - an extremely adorable and cheeky 2nd fur baby.

• Worked at Wicstun Vets (28 years!)
• Nickname of the 'Cat Whisperer' !
• Lover of all animals, big or small!

Lisa Maher

Team MW & HOSM

Mo/Tu/We

Lisa is originally from West Sussex but moved to York when she was 10 and moved to Market Weighton in 2021with her husband and Monty, their crazy 13 year old Springer Spaniel.  She has worked for BT/Openreach for the last 27 years in customer complaints so is very excited for a big career change. Lisa has been a client of DotDot's for many years as we have had the pleasure of walking Monty, so she knows exactly what is expected of her!

Lisa enjoys taking care of Monty's "Cousins" Bolt & Blue, (who are also DotDot dogs) and their owner, the one and only Maisy who was a treasured part of our team for many years, is Lisa's Sister-in-Law, so she learnt from the best!  She is the proud parent of 2 grown-up children and has a beautiful new baby granddaughter.

• Enjoys travel
• Has a passion for restoring old furniture
• Loves to read

Chloe Hollows

Pock

Full Time

Chloe is originally from York but has lived in Pocklington since 2019, after travelling around America and Canada she wanted a quieter home life with more choice for dog walks!  Chloe has been a client of DotDot's since she relocated to Pocklington - we have had the pleasure of walking her 4 legged baby Simba, for the last few years whilst she pursued a career in real estate and mortgages. 

Simba is a KC Registered Golden Retriever (his curls tell a different story however!).  He is a big, friendly giant and loves his social walks, so when the chance to join the DotDot Team came up Chloe jumped at it, saying goodbye to office life and following her passion for DOGS! Converting to a team member after being a client is ideal for the DotDotFamily as we know that Chloe has experienced first hand how important her job will be to many :)

• Enjoys strength training & avid gym goer.
• Completed Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
• Extremely competitive at games nights!

Olivia Yuill

Pocklington & Villages

Wed & Friday

Liv was a client of DotDot Pet Care for over a year when she made the leap to joining the Team! She has such a passion for sharing her life with dogs with over a decade of experience in a work capacity: 4 of those years in doggy daycare, walking and home boarding and has always been a dog groomer alongside. She has so much confidence and skills when it comes to handling and working with dogs with numerous qualifications under her belt from these roles (see below!).

With 3 and a half years experience managing multiple grooming salons with a team of colleagues, Liv now owns her own Salon 'Olivia Grace Dog Grooming' which she runs alongside her part time role with DotDot. She owns two Portuguese Water Dogs, Juno and Rowie and has had family dogs all her life.  Training dogs is something Liv really thrives in, having great successes with her own two dogs in the show ring. Attending Crufts and receiving placed rosettes 3 years in a row. Juno her first PWD has been successful in multiple dog sports including obedience and agility as well as being a qualified therapy dog. Rowie her younger PWD is an agility star too! In her spare time she loves nothing more than camping in her camper van and going for long hikes or mountain climbing with her dogs. As well as travelling all over the country to train at high level agility camps and dog shows. Liv shares her love so generously with all your amazing dogs and thrives being able to spend more time in the great outdoors, doing what she loves.

• Level 2 City and Guilds in Dog Grooming
• Diploma in Dog Grooming
• ADTB Training and Behaviour qualification
• C-SQP Qualification in first aid, training & behaviour courses

Laura Taylor

Pocklington & Villages

FullTime

Laura is from Stamford Bridge but her career has taken her all over the UK and abroad.  She has extensive knowledge and experience in every possible aspect of owning and training dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes.  A huge support to our Pocklngton Team both covering holidays and adhoc bookings but also in offering her wealth of knowledge in a supportive capacity when called upon.  Laura spent 3 years working for DotDot (after a little break focusing on her own Training Business - Taylors Pawsitive Training),and returned back to the DotDotFamily in 2023.

Laura has a huge heart and will often give her time to organising social fundraising walks and has planned and hosted several charity dog shows also raising money for local rescue centres.

She has over twenty years experience working with dogs especially in training and behaviour work and continues to embark on. new qualifications every year.  She can be found running the Puppy Welcome classes that Wicstun Vet Hospital hosts in Market Weighton.

• Accredited IMDT Trainer & Behaviourist
• Level 6 Animal behaviour Diploma
• Provisional CAB with the APBC
• Regular gym goer!

Kerri Doughty

MW & Pock

Tues - Fri

Kerri is a Yorkshire girl, born and bred - originally from Dunnington, lived in Falmouth, Cornwall for 3 years whilst studying Marine Sports Science but currently resides in Pocklington with her husband, three young children and Vizsla Ruby.

Dogs, horses and being in the outdoors come rain or shine have always been a big and important part of Kerri's life - having been lucky enough to have grown up with both she hopes to instil the above into her children.

Following the birth of her third daughter in 2024, Kerri decided it was time for a career change having worked as a primary school teacher in inner city Leeds for the last decade, which brings her to the DotDot Family!  Kerri is a true ray of sunshine and brings to the team a real energy and enthusiasm- starting 1 day a week, in just 6 months Kerri soon became practically Full Time...she got the DotDot bug!  Her trusty sidekick, Daughter Ayla, accompanied Kerri (sitting comfortably in her backpack!) until the time came for her to start nursery- hats off to this multi-tasking Queen!

• Has hiked the Blue mountains Australia, Peruvian mountain ridge up to Machu Picchu, Peru,  Mount Batur and Mount Merapi volcanoes in Indonesia.
• Loves a G&T in a country pub!
• BSc (Hons) Marine Sports Science

Jake Yuill

Pocklington & Villages

Holiday cover

Jake joins us as a familiar face, married to the lovely Liv, also of Team Pock!  He serves Full Time as a Firefighter at Goole Fire Station and as an on-call Firefighter in Pocklington.   As his shifts are set in stone for the year ahead, we have the fantastic opportunity of benefiting from Jakes free time by way of offering holiday cover to our clients, with a permanent face and the ability to create bonds with our doggies, without needing to offer someone a full time role. 

Jake loves spending time outdoors and connecting with dogs of all kinds.  Liv and Jake share their home with 2 energetic Portuguese Water dogs who keep them on their toes and remind him every day how unique and awesome every dogs personality can be! He is passionate about getting to know each individual DotDot dog and understanding what makes them happy.

In his spare time, he enjoys going away in their camper van exploring and his mission is to climb all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District!  Staying active is an important part of Jakes life so joining DotDot is the perfect way to combine fitness with his love of dogs and the great outdoors.

Rhiannon Graves

Beverley & surrounding villages

Full Time

Rhiannon moved to Market Weighton in 2019 and studied as an Apprentice in Early Years Education.  When her Mum joined the DotDotFamily and was tasked with running DotDot in Beverley, Rhiannon quickly fell in love with all the dogs and the way of life that working for DotDot offers!  It was a no-brainer then for her to come on board!  Rhiannon stepped up to Team Leader for the Beverley Team back in 2023.

Rhiannon has been around dogs all her life - different breeds and shapes and sizes! She owns a cocker spaniel Ralph and a terrier- Reggie.  She has a real passion for all things fluffy and loves nature and the great outdoors.  She has been a part of a family that rescues dogs so understands how to behave around our fur babies and is patient and dedicated to making every animal feel like part of the family.  Having been in a home for years where DotDot dogs were boarding she gained lots of insights and experience in just how to provide the best quality of care to our DotDot Families. 

• Diploma in Animal Care and Management
• Loves photography.
• Played Netball & football at national level.
• A true team player.

Katie Bennett

Beverley & Driffield

Mon - Wed

Katie grew up in Full Sutton, until 2019 when she moved to Driffield. As a child she had always wanted to work with animals which led her to qualifying as a registered veterinary nurse in which she gained a foundation degree in veterinary nursing, in 2017.  

Katie also holds a small animal emergency and critical care certificate and has years of experience in the veterinary industry, most recently working at a 24/7 veterinary hospital.

Katie decided to take a break from nursing in order to spend more time with her 1st child, but knew she wanted to continue working with animals - so applied to join the DotDotFamily! We are thrilled to have someone with her qualifications and experience join the team.  Outside of work, this avid animal lover enjoys spending time with her husband, son and Winnie their Labrador on long countryside walks.

• Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing.
• Small animal Emergency and critical care certificate.
• Loves hiking & the countryside.
• Has a three legged cat!

Vicky Adamson

South Cave & Newbald

Tues & Thurs

Vicky has lived in and around South Cave since the 1980’s. Growing up, she was never happier than walking the family Golden Retriever, bottle feeding lambs on nearby farms, helping at the local riding school or mucking out, grooming and riding her pony.

When Vicky’s own three, now grown-up, children came along, they were joined by her beloved dogs, cats, guinea-pigs, rabbit, chickens, a horse and goldfish.  Vicky studied at Bishop Burton College of Agriculture, then juggled family life with farm visiting as a mobile farm secretary, before changing tack and working as a Primary School Teaching Assistant, a role she has done for the past 25 years, where she was valued for her dedication and strong and positive relationships with both children and staff.

Vicky shares her home with her Golden Retriever, Ruby, who is her loyal walking, camping, dog agility and hoopers companion. Vicky has formed many friendships and loves the camaraderie of the agility world. A client of DotDot since 2022, Vicky has been itching to take the plunge and combine her passion for dogs and the great outdoors with her working life. She is now very excited to have joined the DotDot team and cannot wait to get to know the dogs and let them get to know her.

• Loves dog agility and hoppers with her dog Ruby
• Enjoys pub quizzes
• Has recently taken up painting
• Adores being outdoors and walking

Lisa Palmer

South Cave & Newbald

Mon-Friday

Lisa moved to South Cave when she was just 6 years of age from West Yorkshire and is now the proud owner of her very own small holding - comprising of 4 Pygmy Goats, 3 Pigs, Ducks, Geese, Chickens, Budgies, Koi, Luna the cat and of course her doggo's Toby (Pompoodle), Max (Labrador), Rosie (Collie) and Millie (Jack Russell).

She has been a life long lover of all animals, always owning pets (especially dogs).  She loves to rescue anything furry or feathered and takes great pleasure in caring for them all.   Lisa left her career in Property Development to pursue her dream of working outdoors - she loves gardening and continues to offer a gardening service alongside working for DotDot.

Lisa joined us on a part time basis whilst also working for a local doggy Day Care company.... this didn't last long and Lisa soon became Full Time with DotDot, which we were thrilled about!

• Loves gardening
• Enjoys crafting & dressing up as a pirate!
• Fundraising for the RNLI

Carolyn Jackson

Admin

Part Time

Carolyn was born in Beverley but has happily lived in Market Weighton since the turn of the century. She is married with one daughter and was employed for 24 years at BAE Systems. She worked in administration but after taking voluntary redundancy has learnt new skills working locally.

The family have a beautiful tabby cat called Alfie who is Carolyn's first pet. Thinking she was allergic to cats and not being very confident around animals, things have now gone full circle; there is no allergy and Alfie loves to sit and snuggle with her at every opportunity!

Carolyn met Karli when they became neighbours in 2007 and it's safe to say that they are now firm friends with lots of fun times being had along the way.

• Loves reading & walking
• Has a smile for everyone :)
• Carolyn is the Queen of paperwork!