Meet The Outward Hounds Team

Following a 20 year career in Design, marketing and PR, Claire decided the office was no longer her happy place. She had always had a passion for dogs and being outdoors and turned this passion into a profession. She grew up around dogs and cats, as her Mum bred Golden Retrievers and Persian cats. She cannot remember a time when animals were not a big part of her life. Claire is fully qualified in pet first aid and has qualifications from the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers in Canine Behaviour and Training. Claire has her own very cheeky and adorable dog – a chocolate Cockapoo called Maddie. Maddie spends the days in the countryside with Claire and all her friends, which makes her very happy. Other members of Claire’s household are a tabby cat called Flo and her daughter’s Chihuahua, Lola. She has kept rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs in the past.

Lynette’s love of animals began early in life when she did her work experience at the vets in Steventon. She has grown up surrounded by animals. Her parents fostered cats when she was young. There isn’t a dog alive that doesn’t love Lynette! She loves nothing more than getting out into the fields with a group of dogs to set all tails wagging and have lots of fun. Lynette has a jack russell cross pomeranian called Alfie and a rescued crossbreed called Peggy. She is also experienced in reptile care.

Stevie has grown up around dogs in the family home all through her childhood and right up to the present day. Her first dog was a fun, loving Staffordshire bull terrier named Tia who could be quite tricky with other dogs at times. Stevie had Tia from a puppy but she sadly passed away a few years ago aged 14. She spent most of her younger years in the Devon countryside before moving to Oxfordshire in 2013. Stevie is an independant Army wife who looks after her two children and Dobermann Vinnie. Alongside her dog walking, Stevie also works as a Healthcare Assistant for the NHS.

Natalie originally joined us as a customer before becoming part of the team, and we're delighted to welcome her back after taking a few years away to focus on her children until they reached secondary school age. Natalie is the proud owner of Tim, a nutty Vizsla, and Mario, a terrier cross, and also cares for three guinea pigs and Milky, a one-eyed cat rescued from Dubai. Her home life reflects her lifelong love of animals and her commitment to their welfare. With previous hands-on experience working with gundogs, Natalie brings valuable practical knowledge alongside a calm, conscientious approach to her work. She is thoughtful, reliable, and highly attentive to the individual needs of each animal in her care. Natalie's return to the team has been a real asset, and her experience, maturity, and genuine passion for animal care make her a fantastic addition for both our clients and their pets.