team | Canine Allies CIC

Senior team

Dedicated professionals driving our success.

Em Dashwood - She/Her

Director & Head Trainer

Hi, my name is Em and I am the Founder & Lead Trainer here at Canine Allies CIC. I'm a former paramedic and have 16 different qualifications in Dog Training with professional experience since 2019. My Assistance Dog is Bean the GSD. Based in Peterborough, UK.

Danielle Roberts - They/Them/She

Assistant Director & Assessor

Hi I'm Dani. I live in Scotland but love to travel with my assistance dog River. I help with all business related work & queries as well as help assess the dog's assessments.

Skylar Docherty - He/Him

Assistant Director & Photographer

Hi I'm Sky. My Assistance Dog is Maya a Husky X Akita. I am the photographer for Canine Allies CIC and also help out with business related matters.

Trainers

Our trainers who dedicate their time to help train our Assistance Dogs.

Bryony Brodzig - She/Her

Dog Trainer & Assessor

Hi! I'm Bryony, I have a Frenchie Assistance Dog called Giles. I help to train and assess the pups in Canine Allies CIC. Based in Dorset, UK.

Jordan Lowery - He/Him

Dog Trainer

I'm a former security dog handler with over three years of experience. After overcoming personal loss and PTSD, I found my calling in helping others through dogs. I train assistance dogs for Canine Allies, focused on the transformative bond between humans and their canine companions. Let's explore this incredible journey together!
Based in Nottingham, UK.

Louise Froment - She/Her

Dog Trainer Trainee

Hi, I’m Louise. I live in East Dorset with my assistance dog, Oscar, and my two cats, Loki and Freya. I’m a trainee assistance dog trainer and I’m currently working towards my NVQ Level 3 in assistance dog training. I enjoy the ongoing training with Oscar, and I also support local training groups and help friends with their own assistance dog training.
Based in Bournemouth, UK.

Other Staff

Our support network.

Eden Baillie - She/Her

Social Media Content Creator

My names Eden and my Assistance Dog is Osha who is a Rottweiler X Cane Corso. I handle the Social Media Content Creation like reels & posts.

Amelia Merrick - She/Her

Mental Health First Aider

Hi, I’m Amelia! My assistance dog in training is Tux the Labrador. I’m the mental health first aider, and a very nearly newly qualified nurse! Please feel free to message me if you ever need anything, nothing is too big or too small!

Liv T - She/Her

Digital Designer

Hi, I'm Liv, I help Canine Allies with their digital designing both in Marketing and Social Media. My Assistance Dog is Huxley and my Assistance Dog in Training is Ottylie, the Fox Red Labs.

Beth Baron - She/Her

Engagements Team

Hello, my name is Beth. I have 2 dogs, my Assistance Dog in training Lucifer and my pet dog Lilli. I help with Canine Allies CIC's fundraising!

Kate Leech - She/Her