Hi I’m Steph, and I am the Second in Command at Doggy Daycare Nelson Ltd

I have been involved with dogs for all of my life in some way or another, including my own dogs, a Doberman Pinscher and Alaskan Malamute. I worked for The Nelson ARK for 10 years (2004-2014) in various roles, including Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Administration, Volunteer for the APART course & Doggy Daycare at the kennel club before we opened at Stonehurst Farm.

Before this I was working in Supermarket’s as a Checkout Supervisor and Liquor Duty Manager. In 2015 I finished my other job of 5 years working with young people at The Open Home Foundation’s Family Home (St. Andrews). My parents were the family home parents from 2010 – 2015 and so I helped out with cleaning & babysitting. When the opportunity came, I finished so I could do Doggy Daycare more days a week! I am also an Independent Scentsy Consultant!

My experience is in the canine field of Service Dogs for the Disabled and work with therapy dogs. I also hold qualifications in Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy through Harcum College in the USA, Companion Animal Services and Animal Industry Services. I also have Retail and First Aid certificates completed in New Zealand. In 2012 I completed my Diploma in Professional Photography. Early 2015 I completed a Diploma in Canine Behaviour. Late 2015 I completed my Certificate in Small Business Management.

I do all the photography for Doggy Daycare Nelson Ltd and find it great fun getting those action shots when they are in the big paddocks with lots of room to zoom. I look forward to spending my days with your beloved pets and making them feel like daycare is a home away from home and of course meeting you!

Warmly, Steph.