Established in 2014, K9-Club has gone from strength to strength, recently gaining a 5 Star rating in animal welfare from DEFRA. We like to think that this highlights the lengths we go to in caring for our club members. Of course, we could never love your dog as much as you do.
All dogs at the club get walked twice a day in line with guidelines set by DEFRA. Park walks, river walks, walks in the woods. We’ve got it all within 5 minutes of the club.
When the weather is dry we are lucky to have a fully secure garden attached to the club, allowing the dogs even more space to exercise and play.
We have two “chill out“ areas that have tv’s and dog beds for your dog to relax if that’s what’s required.
We have some just for fun agility equipment at the club. Its amazing how quickly our club members learn when you have a treat in your hand.
We believe enrichment is the key to a well rounded dog. Our team carefully plan daily games and activities, helping to bring out every dog’s unique personality.
Every once in a while we get together as a group and take the dogs for a Sunday walk. Family and friends are all invited to share the experience. This has proved to be a very popular event.
“K9 were so helpful, they fitted our boys in for 4 days at short notice. We have one confident boy, Samson and one timid, fearful boy, Jasper. They would both come back each day exhausted but so happy. Mark was very reassuring about their approach to Jasper abd he really thrived. We are very much looking forward to happily sending our boys there again without worry. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our boys!” – Pauline Craughwell
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Born and raised in Preston. Married to Bev, we have a daughter, Laura and two dogs; Tala and Elvin. Usual hobbies for a married man – dog walking (bus mans holiday) football ( life long suffering Preston fan) music and holidays in the sun. Before we opened K9-Club I spent 30 years in a sales and marketing environment and found it surprising how many transferable skills there were moving from the legal sector in to doggy welfare.
Hi, I’m Kate! I’ve been part of the K9-Club family for nearly 12 years and somehow they trusted me enough to make me the manager! I’ve always loved animals (probably more than people some days!), which inspired me to complete my Level 3 Dog Grooming Course and a Canine First Aid Course. Safe to say, I can handle anything from muddy paws to dramatic sausage dogs.
No two days at K9-Club are ever the same — one minute I’m handing out cuddles, the next I’m negotiating peace treaties over tennis balls! I absolutely love spending my days with dogs of all ages, shapes, sizes, and personalities. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me being bossed around by my two Border Collies, Skye and Lily. We love exploring the Lake District, going on long walks, and paddle boarding — although the dogs are definitely better balanced than I am! I feel incredibly lucky to work in a job I genuinely love, surrounded every day by wagging tails, wet noses, and plenty of chaos!
Hi, I’m Vicky! I’ve been part of the K9-Club team for 4 years, and I absolutely love spending my days out on walks, playing with the dogs, and giving plenty of cuddles along the way. Every dog has their own personality, which keeps the job fun, rewarding, and different every single day. Before joining K9-Club, I worked as a carer at a Neurological Centre, but after the Covid pandemic I was very excited to be given the opportunity to care for our four-legged friends instead.
When I’m not at work, life is kept busy by my 2½-year-old daughter, Mia, and my Cyprus rescue dog, Maggie. I love getting outdoors for long walks in the Lakes, especially when there’s a pub waiting at the end of the trail
Hi I’m Charlie – professional dog cuddler, treat giver, and Arlo’s personal assistant. I joined the K9-Club team in March after finally finding my way back into animal care a few years after studying it at college. I’ve quickly learnt that no two daycare days are ever the same… especially when there’s muddy paws, zoomies, mystery wet patches, and at least one dog acting like they pay everyone’s wages.
Most of my free time is spent with my Cockapoo, Arlo, He’s usually causing chaos, demanding attention, or finding the nearest muddy puddle straight after a groom. Despite being small and fluffy, he’s recently started to identify as an XL Bully… I think they call it small dog syndrome.
Hi I’m Lucy, I’ve been a part of the K9-Club for almost a year now being a walker to your fur babies. I’ve always loved being involved/ working with animals which started with caring for horses to completing my level 2 dog grooming apprenticeship along side my Canine first aid course. I enjoy seeing different dogs’ personalities and building bonds with them whilst helping them stay active and happy. It’s also rewarding knowing I’m providing care and exercise as well as trust building.
I have a three legged Springer Spaniel of my own Bob. We enjoy going on long walks which he loves, especially ones that involve water and definitely a tennis ball. Outside of work I love spending as much time with family and friends. I love Being apart of such an amazing and supportive team at K9-Club and creating a positive environment where the dogs can have fun, socialise, and feel loved while you as their owners have peace of mind.
Hi, I’m Corinna. I joined K9-Club in August 2025, bringing with me a lifelong passion for working with dogs. I began my career as a dog groomer, where I spent five years caring for and styling dogs of all breeds and personalities. I then worked in kennels for several more years before becoming part of the team here at K9-Club.
I’ve loved getting to know all the different characters and personalities of the dogs we care for at K9-Club. No two days are ever the same! Outside of work I love spending time with my friends and family but most of all my two dogs, a Bichon called Betty and a Dachshund called Berty.
