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MEET THE Bark Park Central TEAM
Tony Golden
Owner/Dog Handler
Tony was practically born into the dog world over 60 years ago in Western Pennsylvania; his life was all about animals and wilderness. His family had 3 dogs and his parents were breeders of Pekingese dogs.
He's been a certified 'Dog Person' since then!
He is certified in Canine Behaviour and prides himself in caring for yo
Owner/Dog Handler
Tony was practically born into the dog world over 60 years ago in Western Pennsylvania; his life was all about animals and wilderness. His family had 3 dogs and his parents were breeders of Pekingese dogs.
He's been a certified 'Dog Person' since then!
He is certified in Canine Behaviour and prides himself in caring for your dog as well as caring about you as the owner. Afterall, at Bark Park Central we are all about happy dogs and happy dog owners.
Jen
Alex W
Alex W
Daycare Manager
Jen has been the manager here at BPC since 2017 and has an FdSc in Zoo Animal Management, BTec National Diploma in Animal Care and is qualified in Canine First Aid & CPR.
Jen has over 15 years experience working with animals and 9 of those being with dogs in multiple formats.
Jen is Dog Mama to Ash, 8 year old Newfoundland,
Daycare Manager
Jen has been the manager here at BPC since 2017 and has an FdSc in Zoo Animal Management, BTec National Diploma in Animal Care and is qualified in Canine First Aid & CPR.
Jen has over 15 years experience working with animals and 9 of those being with dogs in multiple formats.
Jen is Dog Mama to Ash, 8 year old Newfoundland, Lolly, 6 year old Labrador and Ralfy, 12 year old Patterdale cross.
In her spare time Jen can usually be found in a wetsuit! Ash are Lolly are working dogs and regularly train in water rescue, Ash is even trained to pull a cart! She loves any and all adventures with her dogs including camping, hiking and regular trips to the seaside.
Alex W
Alex W
Alex W
Supervisor
Alex has been at BPC since July 2019 and has a FdSc in Animal Management, various dog-related CPDs and is qualified in Canine First Aid & CPR. She has been volunteering with dog training organisations for the past 7 years such as Dogs Trust Dog School and, currently, Dogwarts Dog Training.
Alex is dog mum to Pigeon the 2 year old
Supervisor
Alex has been at BPC since July 2019 and has a FdSc in Animal Management, various dog-related CPDs and is qualified in Canine First Aid & CPR. She has been volunteering with dog training organisations for the past 7 years such as Dogs Trust Dog School and, currently, Dogwarts Dog Training.
Alex is dog mum to Pigeon the 2 year old Show Cocker Spaniel and is every spaniel's favourite Aunty!
In her spare time she likes to go hiking in the Peak District with Pigeon and crafting.
Vicky
Alex F
Alex F
Dog Handler
Vicky has been at BPC since November 2023 and has a BSc (Hons) degree in Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology. Vicky also has previous voluntary work with various animals at different organisations. In her spare time she likes to go to the gym and go on hikes with her friends.
Her favourite dog breeds are Vizslas and Labradors.
Alex F
Alex F
Alex F
Dog Handler
Alex started at BPC as an Apprentice in August 2021, where she passed her Level 2 Animal Care qualification with a Distinction.
Alex is very passionate about rescues, particularly ex-breeding dogs. She currently has 3 rescue Cavalier King Charles Spaniels; Libby, 12, Gilly, 4, & Annie, 1.
She volunteers with rescues where poss
Dog Handler
Alex started at BPC as an Apprentice in August 2021, where she passed her Level 2 Animal Care qualification with a Distinction.
Alex is very passionate about rescues, particularly ex-breeding dogs. She currently has 3 rescue Cavalier King Charles Spaniels; Libby, 12, Gilly, 4, & Annie, 1.
She volunteers with rescues where possible and fosters for them. In her spare time, Alex helps at Dogwarts Dog Training and has started a dog training and behaviour course.
Lauren
Jennifer
Jennifer
Dog Handler
Lauren is our newest member of the team, starting in April 2024.
She has studied and worked in Animal Care for 10 years and has a Level 3 Animal Management qualification, as well as being qualified in animal First Aid and CPR.
Lauren is a proud dog mum to Mr Bean the 13 year old Chocolate Labrador and 17 year old Staffy, Mia.
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Dog Handler
Lauren is our newest member of the team, starting in April 2024.
She has studied and worked in Animal Care for 10 years and has a Level 3 Animal Management qualification, as well as being qualified in animal First Aid and CPR.
Lauren is a proud dog mum to Mr Bean the 13 year old Chocolate Labrador and 17 year old Staffy, Mia.
In her spare time she is found pushing her dogs for long walks in their pram.
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jennifer
Volunteer
She has been at BPC since October 2023, completing work experience through her college and then staying on with us as a volunteer.
She is currently completing an Animal Care and Management course at college.
She has a 3 year old Cockapoo called Dexter who she enjoys walking around the park as well as riding her bike with him chasing her with her mum not too far behind!
Tom
Dog Handler
Tom has been around dogs his whole life and always had a passion for it, which he decided to take further at 15 when he started dog training with a professional dog trainer. He joined the team in march 2022 and has loved every second of it. He now attends a drama school in Bristol but he can never get enough of the dogs, alway
Dog Handler
Tom has been around dogs his whole life and always had a passion for it, which he decided to take further at 15 when he started dog training with a professional dog trainer. He joined the team in march 2022 and has loved every second of it. He now attends a drama school in Bristol but he can never get enough of the dogs, always coming back to help out in the holidays! His favourite dog breeds are Rottweilers and border collies and he can’t wait to get one of his own when he finishes uni.