Meet Our Team
At Carman’s Canines, we believe that all dogs deserve compassionate care, tailored training, and a safe, happy environment. Founded by Izzy Carman during her university days, our team has grown into a dedicated group of professionals united by a shared love for dogs. Drawing on years of hands-on experience and a commitment to their well-being, we strive to provide exceptional services tailored to the unique needs of every dog in our care.
Hi, I'm Izzy
My passion for dogs started early on: my first sentence was, “Please can I stroke your dog?" Dogs have played a major role throughout my life, and I’ve grasped every opportunity to pursue my passion and gain hands-on canine experience.
It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when Carman’s Canines began, as my involvement with dogs started long before it became a formal business. At the age of 10, I started ‘Woofin’ Washes’, where friends and teachers would drop their dogs off at my house to be washed in exchange for a donation to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Throughout my teenage years, I continued providing dog walking and sitting services, helped to nurture and raise puppies, and volunteered my time at dog shelters. Working with dogs has therefore been a consistent part of my life from a very young age.
In March 2020, whilst in my first year at university, I officially established Carman’s Canines as a grooming business, dedicating my weekends to washing and grooming multiple dogs. Through volunteering at dog shelters in Malaga, Spain, and Thailand, I gained valuable experience working closely with dogs who had experienced trauma and presented with a range of behavioural challenges.
Having graduated from the University of Bath with a First-Class degree in Education with Psychology, I’m thrilled to be able to apply my psychological knowledge to my work as a dog trainer. My understanding of behaviour, learning and development has been integral to shaping the way I understand and work with every dog. After all, dogs and young children are more similar than you might think!
My love for dogs, combined with my experience and understanding of canine behaviour, enables me to take a tailored approach to the individual needs of every dog I work with.
At the heart of everything we do at Carman’s Canines is an unwavering commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of every dog in our care. Using positive, reward-based training methods, my primary objective is to make a meaningful difference to as many dogs as possible and, in turn, to their owners.
Dogs have always been my greatest passion, and I feel incredibly fortunate that I now get to dedicate every day to doing what I love most.
Hi, I'm Madison
I have had a passion for animals for as long as I can remember. Fascinated and intrigued by their behaviours, I was always eager to learn more and would spend hours reading books about them. Over time, my interest became more focused on dogs - learning about different breeds, their history, and the behaviours specific to each one.
I grew up in a house with cats and pleaded for a dog for years until, when I was eight years old, my dream finally came true and our family welcomed our first rescue dog. He came with some tricky behaviours, but also the most wonderful personality. I learnt so much from him, and it was through him that my interest in dog behaviour truly began.
After working in other fields, it became clear that the only career I wanted to pursue was within the animal sector. I spent three years working at a veterinary practice before securing a role at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, where I worked with dogs in the kennels for just under five years. During my time there, I gained extensive knowledge and hands-on experience assessing behaviour, implementing training plans, and completing onsite training programmes.
Working within a kennel environment often means supporting dogs with more extreme behavioural challenges - issues that may never present in a home setting. Addressing these behaviours in what can be a tense and high-stress environment was both challenging and incredibly rewarding. I absolutely loved my time in rescue and was very sad to leave.
Since 2024, I have been proud to be part of Carman’s Canines, providing basic puppy training, behaviour modification training, dog walking and boarding to our wonderful clients and their amazing pups. I feel so lucky to be part of such an incredible team and to have built strong, trusting relationships with truly fantastic clients. Being able to continue doing what I love, while providing the highest standard of care and training through positive reinforcement methods, is something I am deeply grateful for every single day.
Hi, I'm Benji
I’ve been a dog lover for as long as I can remember. I grew up with Gordon Setters and Border Terriers, and today I’m the proud owner of Dexter, my amazing four-year-old Cocker Spaniel, who keeps me on my toes and inspires my passion for dogs every day.
I’ve been working at Carman’s Canines for the past year, and during that time I’ve developed a genuine love for dog care - from fun and engaging group walks to providing enrichment and building trusting relationships with every dog I work with. I especially enjoy getting to know each dog’s individual personality and helping them feel safe, confident, and happy in my care.
I’ve also volunteered within my community, offering free dog training sessions to help build my experience while supporting responsible dog ownership. This sparked a real passion for learning more about training and behaviour, and I’m really excited to be starting my PACT course soon as the next step in developing my professional knowledge and skills.
I really enjoy being part of the Carman’s Canines team and getting to know all of your wonderful dogs. I feel incredibly lucky to do what I love every day!
The Boarding Team
At Carman's Canines, our small, dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care for your dogs. One of our team members will move into your home, ensuring your dog stays in a familiar, comfortable environment while you're away. Trustworthy and experienced, our team treats every dog as if they were our own, offering peace of mind and loving care when you need it most.
