Meet the team


Meet Lian – Founder of LK9


Lian has over 16 years of professional experience in dog training, handling and behaviour.

She began her career after gaining a National Diploma in Animal Management from Houghall College, before joining the British Army as a Military Dog Handler.


During her service, she worked with protection and detection dogs, completed a tour in Afghanistan, and later progressed into specialist search work with mine detection dogs.


After leaving the Army in 2014, Lian founded LK9 Pet Services, combining her hands-on operational experience with advanced behavioural education. She holds Level 3 and Level 4 Diplomas in Canine Behaviour (with Distinction) and a Level 3 Diploma in Canine Health and Nutrition through the British College of Canine Studies.


In 2019, she was proud to be named a finalist at the English Veterans Awards for Entrepreneur of the Year.


Lian’s mission is simple: to use her knowledge, experience and passion to give every dog the highest standard of care and understanding.


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Assistant Manager & Driver



Chelsey


Nickname: Chels


Time @ LK9: 8 years


Qualifications: Level 3 Advanced apprenticeship in animal management

Level 3 Extended diploma in animal management

Level 4 Advanced first aid for puppies & dogs

Canine Behaviour training diploma

Fun dog agility coaching diploma


Dogs owned: 2 x Border terriers


Fave breeds: Border terrier, standard poodle, Airdale terrier


Dream breed: Afghan Hound


Fave LK9 event: Christmas


Favourite activity with LK9: Puppy training


Hobbies: Agility

Hiking

Holidays




Daycare assistant



Samantha


Nickname: Sam


Time @ LK9: 6 years


Qualifications: Level 3 animal management


Dogs owned: 2 x Sprockers


Fave breed: Spaniel


Dream breed: Hungarian Visla


Fave LK9 event: Easter


Favourite activity with LK9: 1-2-1 trick training


Hobbies: Walking dogs

Photography

reading

Bowling

Daycare assistant & Driver



Nicola


Nickname: Nikky, Nic


Time @ LK9: 3 years


Qualifications: Studying level 3 canine behaviour


Dogs owned: 1x Staffie cross 1 x Frenchie


Fave breed: Bully breeds


Dream breed: Staffy


Fave LK9 event: Christmas


Favourite activity with LK9: Enrichment


Hobbies: Scuba Diving

Camping

Walking dogs





Daycare assistant & Driver



Georgia


Nickname: Georgie, G


Time @ LK9: 4 years


Qualifications: Level 3 advanced animal management


Dogs owned: 1 x cocker spaniel, 1 x Shi Tzu


Fave breeds: Spaniel, Golden retriever, Shi Tzu


Dream breed: Golden retriever


Fave LK9 event: Christmas


Favourite activity with LK9: Enrichment


Hobbies: Walking dogs

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