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!  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 8 (3 human babies, 5 fur babies!)

Helen Broadley

Market Weighton & surrounding villages

Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs

Helen has lived in Market Weighton since 2014 and left her career as a Manger in a care home to spend more time with her 2 children.

Helen has experience in handling and owning multiple large breed and rescue dogs and has 3 dogs called Trixie & Poppy (both small and cuddly!) and Rufus (the big barky one!).  She is very much a part of the local community - and loves to create book clubs, running groups, craft clubs and is best known for bringing 'Weighton Rocks' to the town!  Helen loves to bring like minded people together.  Helen has been running for a few years now and completed her first half marathon with #TeamDotDot.

Helen was promoted to the position of 'Team Leader' for the Market Weighton & villages locations in January 2019 and is often referred to as the 'Crazy one' in the #DotDotFamily - always guaranteed to make people smile!

• Approachable, honest and reliable
• Loves dogs, small furries and reptiles
• Creator of 'Weighton Rocks' & 'ScrapsaDaisy'
• Diploma in Animal Care & Welfare

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.

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.

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

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

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.

• Works at Wicstun Vets (25 years & counting!)
• Now semi retired.
• Lover of all animals, big or small!

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 six Labradors! Freddy, 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

Linda Cook

Market Weighton & Villages

Tues / Wed / Thurs

Linda lives in Market Weighton having moved here over a decade ago.  She is a mum to 2 wonderful boys and was working in the IT sector for more than 10 years before starting with DotDot Pet Care.  Having been a client of DotDot's for over a year (with her Boxer dog Mumbo!), Linda decided she wanted to join the DotDot family and take the opportunity to spend time with 2 of her favourite things; animals and the great outdoors!

Linda assists her mum in raising money for Cancer Research on a regular basis and has even started her own community project, Market Weighton Hedgehogs, dedicated to saving the ever declining species.

Linda is the founder of 'Market Weighton Hedgehogs', educating the local community about this amazing, endangered species and providing much needed back up support, care and assistance to the other local Hog rescues.  Linda works tirelessly as a volunteer for the cause and is known to go out in her PJs late at night to rescue a poorly hog.  What a star!

• Linda has appeared in 2 televised quiz shows!
• Once a member of the Sky diving team for York Uni!
• Diploma in Animal Care & Welfare
• Home Boarder - AA724609

Maisy Maher

Market Weighton & Villages

Full Time

• I was banned by the York Football Association (for being a girl!)
• I’ve driven a warship 
• I love quizzes
• I’m learning to play the guitar

Caroline Gillings

Market Weighton & HOSM

Full Time

Having recently 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!

Her working background has been within the Property Management sector - but she had wanted to join DotDot for quite some time and now in 2022, she can 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!

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, an 9yr old Cockapoo.

• Has summited Ben Lomond in Queenstown & Helvellyn in the Lake District
• Loves live music, hiking and camping!

John Chatterton

HOSM

Mon / Tues / 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!).

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

Nicole Jenkinson

Pocklington & surrounding villages

Tues / Wed / Thurs

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.

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

Zoe Hartley

Pocklington

Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri

Zoe lives in Market Weighton and holds a qualification in 'Zoo Animal Management and Collection Management' from Askham Bryan College. After leaving college she moved to Jersey to do a 10 month student placement at Jersey Zoo!  For 5 years Zoe worked for a safari company, travelling the UK to deliver educational talks and handling a wide variety of animals to schools, care homes and birthday parties (she still does this part time on a weekend!).

She has and continues to volunteer at 'The Hull Animal Welfare Trust' (since 2012!) and this has given her a truly rounded experience of working with dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperaments.  In 2022 she finally got her very own dog- Scout! A beautiful black Labrador!  She is an avid fundraiser and organiser and thrives in creating fundraising ideas for charities also!

• Cub Scout leader in Market Weighton.
• Enjoys long hikes and being outdoors.
• Owns several rescue reptiles!
• Diploma in Zoo & Animal Management

Eleanor Waring

Pocklington & villages

Full Time.

Eleanor has lived in the Market Weighton and Pocklington area her whole life and is in love with the countryside.

After having graduated Northumbria University with a degree in Criminology, Eleanor fancied a change and wanted to return to her home roots.  Growing up, Eleanor’s family household have had an open door to many furry friends – even an abandoned little duckling became part of the Waring household! Her family pets were always, energetic and strong dogs (a much-loved boxer called George and a very hyperactive, working cocker spaniel called Charlie).

The animal life has seemed to follow Eleanor as she met her partner of 4 years who is a farmer in the local area. Over the past few years, Eleanor has settled into the farming lifestyle and has recently moved out with her partner and together they own two beautiful Labradors, Dora & Monty and two cuddly kitties called Simba and Nala.

• Eleanor has worked in customer service environments from the age of 16.
• Eleanor enjoys spending time in their cottage in the North Yorkshire Moors.
• She has a strong passion to help animals and people!

Alice Winter

Pocklington

Adhoc / Holiday cover

• Loves all animals big and small, but especially dogs
• Enjoys long walks and being creative at home
• Bsc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Training at Bishop Burton College

Sian Hughes

Pocklington

Mon / Tues / Thurs

Sian currently works with children with disabilities however also has a passion for working with pets (especially dogs!) as they're just amazing (she says they are too good for this world!).  Sian has been a client of DotDot's for the past 2 years so knows exactly what level of service is expected for our clients.  Sian moved to Market Weighton in 2021 after meeting her now Wife!                       

They have 2 dogs; a 10 year old Puggle who is called Kobo and an energetic 2 year old Black Labrador who is called Sammy.

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

Olivia Sedman

Pocklington & Villages

Mon / Wed / Friday

Liv has been a client of DotDot Pet Care for over a year and has made the leap into joining the Team! She has such a passion for sharing her life with dogs with 9 years 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 skill when it comes to handling and working with dogs with numerous qualifications under her belt from these roles (see below!).

She also has 3 and a half years experience of managing multiple grooming salons with a team of colleagues. 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 a budding agility star with the hope to be able to compete when she is old enough. 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 can’t wait to join the DotDot team to share her love with all your amazing dogs and 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

Tues & Thurs

Laura is from Stamford Bridge but her career has taken her all over the UK and abroad.  Laura is returning to the DotDotFamily after a little break focusing on her own Training Business (Taylors Pawsitive Training), having previously spent 3 years with us!

She has over twenty years experience working with dogs especially in training and behaviour work. She currently has her own black Labrador Duffy. 

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

Vicky Brown

Beverley, Brough & South Cave

Full Time

Vicky moved to Market Weighton in 2019, and lives with her partner, 2 children and her 2 dogs.

When she moved to Market Weighton she needed a dog walker (Vicky was working in Logistics and had done for over two decades) and used DotDot for regular dog walks during her working week.  The DotDot love struck! And she wanted to become part of the team instead of a client!

Vicky grew up within a 'mad house' full of animals!  She recalls always having at least 3 dogs, ranging from Spaniels to German Shepherds and most were all rescue dogs.  She has experience with small pets too, having owned rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds.  It wasn't unusual for 12/13 year old Vicky to go out and play on a weekend and come back home with a stray dog (and just occasionally she would get to keep it!!).  Her fur family now consists of Ralph a Cocker Spaniel and Reggie, a terrier cross.

Vic has steadily grown her Beverley client base and now manages a team of 5, also covering South Cave, Driffield and surrounding villages!  Vicky loves to keep fit and active, has a real passion for all animals and thinks working for DotDot is a dream come true.

• Vicky loves festivals, camping and walking in the Isle of Wight
• Plays netball in her spare time
• Plays pool, darts and dominoes and will challenge anyone to a contest!
• Studying Diploma in Animal Care & Welfare
• Licensed Home Boarder - AA6250940

Rhiannon Graves

Beverley & surrounding villages

Full Time

Rhiannon moved to Market Weighton in 2019 and over the last few years has been studying as an Apprentice in Early Years Education.  When her Mum created DotDot Beverley Rhiannon quickly fell in love with all the dogs and the way of life that working for DotDot offers!

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 over the last few years where DotDot dogs have been boarding, and joining her Mum on DotDot walks she has gained lots of insight and experience in just how to provide the best quality of care to our DotDot Families.

Rhiannon has started her Diploma in Animal Care and Management with Bishop Burton College to further compound her experience and knowledge.

• Loves photography.
• Played Netball & football at national level.
• A true team player.

Leanne Sansome

Beverley & Driffield

Home Boarder

• She love's music and is always singing!
• Her favourite place to spend time is Dalby Forest or the beach
• Advanced GNVQ in health and social care

Mirjam Kruse

Beverley & Surrounding villages

Cat visits

Originally from Sweden, Mirjam has been based in the East Riding since 2014 and now lives with her wife Lucy and Mason the Labrador!  DotDot have been walking Mason for some time now and having been a client, Mirjam was so impressed with the DotDot service she asked to join the team!

Having grown up in the countryside she has a strong connection to the Outdoors and a love for animals, big and small.  The family kept a smallholding with a selection of animals: cats, chickens, goats, sheep to name just a few!  As well as the farm animals there were plenty of small pets in the home (guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbils and rats!).  While cats have always held a special place in her heart, the love of dogs came later and has grown to be a huge part of her lie.

Since moving to the UK Mirjam has tried on a few different hats: Au-Pair, stable-keeper, waitress and most recently corporate finance.  Despite varied occupations, the love for animals has been constant throughout her life.

• Owns Claire, her horse and enjoys hacks and a good gallop!
• A keen furniture restorer, knitter and baker.
• Mason and his mums have recently qualified as volunteers for 'Pet's as Therapy'.

Molly Kelk

Beverley & South Cave

Full Time

Molly has lived in Cottingham her whole life and has recently completed a 'Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation' degree.  Molly decided not to go down this career path, but was certain she wanted to work with animals, especially dogs so applied to join the DotDot Family in 2022.  Molly's time during her study means she is experienced with a wide variety of animals and their temperaments.

Molly has a Westie cross called Millie who they took in 2014 from a family friend, now 15 years young (although she still acts like a puppy!).  In Molly's spare time she is super crafty and loves to make things, including Christmas cards and decorations.

• Owns a pet Giant African Land snail!
• Loves all things horror & halloween
• An avid reader

Katie Bennett

Beverley & Driffield

Mon & Tues

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!

Chloe Hollows

South Cave & Newbald

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!

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!