Canine Karma is owned by Oliver Seymour, who has turned his lifetime passion for animals into a flourishing career helping owners and their dogs in the UK.
Oliver began his life with a dream of wanting to be a professional footballer and whilst trying to reach that dream, he tried his hand at many different jobs including estate agency, floor fitting and green keeping!
Eventually Oliver made it to semi professional football, but just didn’t feel it was right for him. After a few seasons he quit football altogether and was lost for a while, before finding a video on YouTube, labelled The Dog Whisperer.
Since then, his interest and passion for dog behaviour and psychology has become his life!.
After endless hours watching videos, studying books, going to seminars and helping friends and family with their dogs through the knowledge he had gained, Oliver joined a local doggy daycare centre in Hertfordshire that offered a luxury dog hotel, daycare and grooming services.
It was here that Oliver started off as a dog handler – dealing with twenty to thirty dogs daily – where his knowledge of dog behaviour took a huge learning curve, because he was being taught by the best teachers of all… the dogs themselves!
Oliver soon became the Head Behaviour Expert for the whole company – dealing with case after case of problem dogs.
After working for nearly two years and gaining an incredible amount of experience in dealing with all types of dogs and owners, Oliver decided to take the plunge and head out on his own…
…and start Canine Karma…
Before joining Canine Karma, Elaine was a pub landlady!
Elaine craved a better work-life balance doing something she enjoyed and is our longest-standing employee –Â starting off as a part-time pickup and drop-off driver for our doggy daycare.Â
As time progressed, Elaine tried many other roles in the company and has finally found where she shines!
She is now the General Manager of the company and runs the the doggy daycare and dog boarding side of things.Â
Most of you who know Canine Karma will know Elaine for her infectious smile and her amazing positivity.
Her skills with the dogs have improved tenfold over the years she has been with us and she is now excelling in her busy management role, making every customer feel welcome into our pack.
A reptile specialist and Hertfordshires answer to Steve Irwin, Kevyn now wrestles Pomeranians on a regular basis!
Kevyn is Canine Karma’s Head Dog Behaviourist (behind Oliver) and Head Dog Handler. His extensive knowledge about dogs is mind-blowing and his passion is shown through his work and how he communicates with dogs.
Kevyn is a real character and anyone who knows him will agree that he’s adopted the name ‘Crocodile Dundee’ with his famous hat!
Jake came from a career that he didn’t really enjoy but has absolutely taken to his new role as a Senior Dog Handler and Trainee Dog Behaviourist.Â
We must say that most of our daycare dogs are really drawn to Jake, with his calm demeanour and loveable smile!
Jake is very much on his way to becoming a fantastic trainer and will have a promising career helping as many dogs and people as possible. You will see Jake at our Doggy daycare, dog boarding and 1-2-1 sess
Georgia started out her working life as a carer, so hadn’t worked in this industry before. As soon as she started at Canine Karma, she had the care side on lock!Â
Her vibrant energy and always positive attitude shine throughout the Canine Karma team. Her thirst for knowledge is fantastic and she is striving to become the best trainer/behaviourist she can be.Â
Georgia is the Daycare Assistant Manager and Senior Dog Handler, and you’ll be seeing her a lot more on the training circuit and taking a forward moving role in working with the more challenging dogs.Â
Lovable Ellie has a fantastic, calm energy which the more nervous dogs are drawn to. She’s working hard to gain as much experience and knowledge as possible as she never had a career working with dogs before.Â
Ellie took an interest in grooming, so we opened up a Dog Grooming Parlour for her to run – something that Canine Karma had never done before!
The gamble has paid off and Ellie has done fantastically, diving headfirst into learning all about grooming and taking it in her stride.Â
She is now our head groomer and is smashing!
Starting as a client and showing a genuine interest in working with dogs, Oliver gave Charli an opportunity to join the company. With her natural talent for communicating with dogs, Charli has made progress within the company and has now taken on a leadership and creative role behind the scenes.
Charli is determined to pursue her dream of becoming a dog trainer. It’s great to see that she is progressing immensely towards achieving that goal. With her dedication and the support of Canine Karma, it sounds like Charli is on the right path to realising her dream.
Eddy is our doggy bus driver and Trainee Handler.Â
A lovely guy who is passionate about dogs Eddy does everything from driving to exercising to feeding time to bedtime.
T,” as everyone knows him shows great desire to expand his knowledge about dogs and has been evident from the start.Â
Starting as a dog handler, T has quickly climbed the ranks to become a team leader, showcasing his talent for working with both dogs and people.Â
T’s character is his strong work ethic. He consistently gives his all, dedicating himself fully to his work every day. His commitment and unwavering determination set him apart, making him a valuable asset to the team. T’s ability to manage morale and foster a positive team spirit further demonstrates his leadership qualities.Â
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Holly is well-loved by everyone at Canine Karma! Her fantastic, lovable personality seems to have made a lasting impression on both her colleagues and the dogs she works with. It’s clear that Holly’s happy-go-lucky energy naturally draws the dogs to her, creating a positive and engaging environment.Â
Holly’s proactive nature and dedication to understanding how dogs work have been instrumental in her growth as both a person and a dog handler. Her thirst for knowledge and progress is evident in how far she has come since joining the company.
Ellie came from a background in caring and having a genuine love for dogs, she seems like a perfect fit for the company.Â
Ellie has worked with dog rescues in Eastern Europe after her experience in the NHS, showcasing her dedication to making a difference in the lives of dogs.Â
Ellie’s passion for dogs is evident, and her willingness to dive into any task presented to her is truly admirable. Her enthusiastic approach will surely contribute to the success of Canine Karma. It’s fantastic to know that Ellie has a long-term goal of working with rescues, and we will be accommodating her passion by involving her in that process. Canine Karma’s support will provide her with opportunities to shine and make a positive impact in the field of dog rescues.Â
Lily is our little star! She joined us in the summer for her work experience and hasn’t looked back. At just sixteen, she is truly inspirational. She is planning to be a vet who specialises in behavioural issues. She will go far, that’s for sure!
Daycare – St Albans District Council LN202200083
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Website by Design M | RIVR Media
Daycare – St Albans District Council LN202200083
Boarding – Three Rivers Council TRDC/AAL/71591
Website by Design M | RIVR Media
Website by Design M | RIVR Media
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