Meet the Dogaholics Team
Jade Brooks - Co Owner
Meet Jade – Founder of Dogaholics
Jade founded Dogaholics in 2018 to give all dogs—especially larger or reactive breeds—the care, training, and attention they deserve. With years of hands-on experience and a special interest in challenging behaviours, she helps dogs feel understood, confident, and happy.
Her Pack: Tibetan Mastiff, Rottweiler x Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog
Qualifications & Training: Canine First Aid, Canine Behaviour & Psychology (Levels 3–4), IMDT Canine Aggression and Rehabilitation, Level 5 Diploma Canine Behaviour Practitioner. Currently studying Level 6 clinical canine behaviour.
Passion & Goals: Jade aims to become a certified Clinical Canine Behaviourist, complete the Kids Around Dogs course, and offer free behaviour support to kennels—always putting dogs’ wellbeing first.
Wayne Downs - Co Owner
Meet Wayne – Co-Owner of Dogaholics
Wayne joined Dogaholics in July 2018 and became
Co-Owner in 2019, bringing a wealth of experience with dogs from all backgrounds—including rescues, shelter adoptions, and challenging home situations. His passion lies in helping dogs and their owners find the right guidance and training to build happy, confident lives together.
His Pack: Spanish Podenco and a Husky
Qualifications & Training: Canine First Aid, Level 3 Canine Psychology, IMDT Intensive Dog Training, IMDT Canine Aggression & Rehabilitation, Puppy Training Diploma, Behaviour Modification for the Real World. Currently expanding his expertise with further IMDT courses.
Passion & Goals: Wayne focuses on puppies and adolescent dogs, helping them develop solid foundations, while continuing his own training to tackle a wide range of behavioural challenges.
Meet Olivia – Dogaholics operations and marketing coordinator.
Olivia joined Dogaholics to give dogs the quality care they deserve while providing owners with peace of mind. She loves working with dogs of all breeds, appreciating each pup’s unique personality and the stories they have to tell.
Olivia manages our social media and oversees all administrative tasks, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. She handles client enquiries, bookings, and day-to-day communications with efficiency and care, providing a friendly and organised experience from first contact through to appointment confirmation
Olivia
Meet Jade – Dogaholics Walker
Jade joined Dogaholics out of a love for dogs and a passion for working with animals of all kinds. While she doesn’t have a dog of her own, she thrives on helping every dog feel happy, confident, and understood.
Big dogs are a particular favourite, but every dog Jade works with is treated with care and attention.
Jade's goal is to continue learning as much as possible about dog behaviour and training to provide the best support for every pup they meet.
Jade
Meet Claire – Dogaholics Walker
Claire joined Dogaholics out of a love for dogs and the outdoors. As the owner of Patterdale Terrier, she understands the importance of exercise, structure and positive experience on every walk. Claire enjoys working with all dogs and takes pride in making sure each one feels safe, happy and well cared for. Claire's goal is to build a long term career working with dogs while continuing to deliver safe, positive walking experiences.
Claire
Meet Tank – Dogaholics Walker
Tank joined Dogaholics after a career in building, drawn by his love of animals and the chance to work with dogs every day. He enjoys all dogs, especially big dogs, but has a soft spot for Jack Russells and Dachshunds.
His Pack: 2 Jack Russells
Tank’s goal is to become a qualified dog trainer, continuing to grow his skills and help dogs of all shapes and sizes thrive.
Tank
Meet Gareth – Dogaholics Walker
Gareth joined Dogaholics as part of a career change, driven by his love for dogs and his passion for working with both large and small breeds. He enjoys getting to know every dog he walks and making sure each one has a fun, stimulating, and enriching experience.
His goal is to ensure every dog enjoys their time outdoors, feeling happy, engaged, and well-cared for on every walk