Our Team
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Gaby Read-Cayton
Founder — The Paw and Whistle, Paw Shed and The Academy Eight One One
I am the founder of three complementary ventures dedicated to the care, enrichment and training of dogs across Reigate and beyond: The Paw and Whistle, Paw Shed, and The Academy Eight One One
The Paw and Whistle A bespoke doggy daycare centre in the heart of Reigate, The Paw and Whistle is designed to delight our members. We provide a safe, stimulating environment where dogs can socialise, exercise and relax under professional supervision. Our services include full-day and half-day care, enrichment activities, supervised playgroups grouped by size and temperament, comfortable rest areas and regular updates for owners. Our ethos combines modern welfare science with practical, compassionate handling to ensure each dog’s day is joyful and beneficial.
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David Rogers
Operations Manager
The Paw and Whistle, The Paw Shed and The Academy Eight One One
Location: Reigate, with regular travel between The Paw and Whistle, The Paw Shed and The Academy Eight One One
Role Purpose Oversee day-to-day operations across all three sites to ensure consistent, high-quality care, safety and customer service. Develop and implement operational standards, improve efficiency and support business growth while maintaining the brand’s values and regulatory compliance.
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Terrae Gorassini
Day Care Manager
Terrae is our Day Care Manager at The Paw and Whistle, dedicated to ensuring every club member and their pup receives the highest standard of care. Always on call, day and night, Terrae coordinates schedules, oversees wellbeing checks, and responds promptly to concerns so owners can have complete peace of mind. With calm expertise and a genuine love for dogs, Terrae leads our team to deliver attentive, reliable care tailored to each dog's needs from playtime and enrichment to rest and reassurance. Members trust Terrae to keep their companions happy, safe and thriving while they’re with us.
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Neve Flanagan
Dog Handler
Neve is our devoted dog handler at The Paw and Whistle, and she takes care of pick-ups and drop-offs for our club members with calm efficiency and a warm smile. Rain or shine, Neve adores every dog in our care — she knows each one’s name, temperament and little routines, and greets them with the same gentle enthusiasm every time.
Whether she’s collecting a sleepy spaniel from a front door or returning an exuberant terrier to its owner, Neve ensures every journey is safe, comfortable and stress-free. On wet days she keeps the dogs cosy and entertained inside, organising quiet games, gentle handling and cuddle time. When the weather allows, she leads the pack out into the field where they can run, play and socialise under her attentive supervision.
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Kyle Schophaus
Dog Trainer/Handler
Kyle is our in‑house dog trainer and handler, and he also takes care of bus duties. He brings calm, clear leadership to every session, using positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each dog’s needs. Kyle runs one-to-one training, group classes, and behaviour assessments, and ensures consistency between daycare and home routines.
On the bus, Kyle is responsible for collection and drop‑off safety. Communicates with owners about progress, any incidents and daily updates, keeping records of training goals.
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Xenia Mousourakis
Dog Handler
Xenia is one of our newest dog handlers at the club, you’ll mainly meet her when you drop off or pick up your pup. She shadows Neve and Kyle as she settles into the role, learning our routines and getting to know every member and their needs. Calm, attentive and cheerful, Xenia has quickly become a favourite with both dogs and owners. If you see her, feel free to ask about your dog’s day — she’ll be happy to share how they’ve been playing, socialising and learning while with us.
