Meet Our Team
Jaki
Owner
Qualifications - Accredited Canine First Aid Course
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Jaki is extremely passionate about animals - throughout her life she has been surrounded by dogs, cats and horses and been actively involved in their wellbeing and care.
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Having left school, Jaki studied photography whilst working part time to support her goal of saving to go travelling. Upon completion of her studies, she then spent a couple of years working and travelling across Australia, Thailand and New Zealand. On her return home, Jaki spent 5 years working in the charity sector for wonderful charities including Great Ormand Street Hospital, Guide Dogs and Dogs Trust. Although the role was extremely rewarding, she still yearned to spend more time hands on with her beloved canine friends.
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In 2018, Jaki took the decision to set up Knox & Hound, a dog walking and care business, with a vision to provide the very best level of care and service to dogs and their owners. Six years on she is extremely proud and fortunate to have a loyal client base, many of which have been with her from the start.
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Jaki is currently on maternity leave.
Chloe
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Qualifications - Accredited Canine First Aid Course
Chloe has always had a deep love for both animals and art. She spent nearly two years working at Heathrow Animal Reception Centre, where she gained hands-on experience caring for a wide variety of animals, including dogs, crocodiles, and even penguins! During this time, Chloe also earned a qualification in animal management, further developing her knowledge and skills in animal care.
After her time at Heathrow, Chloe shifted her focus to art, working as a tattoo artist for the past six years. While she enjoyed her artistic career, Chloe found herself missing the outdoors and the opportunity to work with animals, especially dogs. Her love for being active and exploring new walks led her to pursue dog walking, where she can reconnect with both her passion for animals and the outdoors.
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Chloe looks after our dogs and cats in Hartley Wintney and Hook.
Outside of work, Chloe enjoys drawing, hiking, reading, and spending time with her own small menagerie of pets!
Beth
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Qualifications - Accredited Canine First Aid Course
Animal Care Level 2
Beth has always been interested in working with animals, and has always loved being around them. She couldn't find a way into animal work in South Africa, so she volunteered at DARG, an animal charity in Cape Town specialising in rehoming dogs and cats. Duties included preparing food and feeding, cleaning enclosures, walking dogs and entertaining the cats. As this was voluntary, Beth needed an income, so she decided to help people, and qualified as a Yoga Teacher, starting her own yoga business in 2008.
She and her husband moved to the UK in 2009, and after settling into the UK system, she restarted her yoga business in Basingstoke, and also became a pet sitter in 2016. Pet sitting is very rewarding, and clients responded positively to Beth's work ethic, so she looked into dog walking as well.
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After group dog walking for two years, Beth joined the team at Knox & Hound in 2024, and oversees the Basingstoke area, and covers in Hook and Hartley Wintney when required.
When not dog walking, Beth is either teaching yoga, teaching seniors in the community simple dance and exercise classes, or spending time with her family and friends.
Catherine
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Qualifications - Accredited Canine First Aid Course
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Catherine has recently joined Knox & Hounds in February.
Having spent the last 22 years raising a family and fund raising for cystic fibrosis. She how has time for her second biggest love. All things dogs! She has had, dogs for most of her life. Currently owns two labradoodles Tessie & Flo.
Before having children, she worked with children, mainly under fives and nannying. Which involved 2 years living and working in Vancouver Canada.
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Catherine helps Chloe look after our dogs and cats in Hartley Wintney and Hook.
