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Meet
The Muzzle Movement Team
We're a small team of dog lovers,committed to changing the stigma associated with muzzled dogs and their guardians,
one muzzle at a time!
Clara
FOUNDER
Clara has worked with dogs all of her adult life and is dedicated to being force free in every aspect of life. At age 17 she owned her own dog grooming business alongside working in a boarding kennels, before working for Dogs Trust where she was promoted into a variety of different positions, such as: Rehabilitation trainer where she was directly responsible for the practical implementation of training and behaviour modification plans and ensuring optimal welfare of the dogs in the centre. Muzzle training was a frequent part of risk mitigation, for a wide variety of dogs.
Training and Behaviour Advisor overseeing the specialist rehabilitation unit, where some of the most challenging dogs in Dogs Trust would come for specialist training and behaviour support. Responsible for creating bespoke training and behaviour modification plans for a wide variety of challenging behaviours, including dogs with a significant bite history.
Senior Training and Behaviour Advisor for the South east, where Clara was responsible for overseeing the most challenging dogs in the 7 South East centres, supporting the centre based training teams with training and behaviour modification plans, with a focus on risk mitigation. Including dogs that have been involved in court cases or cased significant injuries.
Clara also has a BSC in Animal Behaviour from Liverpool John Moores University and MSC in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Lincoln.
Alongside both her practical and academic experience, Clara has been the guardian of a Muzzled dog, with a bite history. You can read more about Clara and Tollys story under our 'About the movement' tab.
Clara and Tollys mission is to provide all dogs with good looking muzzles, that meet the needs of the dogs wearing them, and a brand with a strong message. More than just a product, a company that wanted to shake up this outdated market and breathe new life into the muzzle space!
George & Atlas
Whilst George doesn't have a background working with dogs, being Clara's partner means he has inevitably been surrounded by dogs for several years! He has been a huge part of TMM behind the scenes since the very start - helping Clara to make muzzles when they were still based in their spare bedroom!
George joined the team full time in February 2024 and is our Manufacturing Manager and lead cheer leader for the whole team!
His background as a very accomplished chef means he is meticulous about keeping the unit tidy, well stocked and running like a well-oiled machine!
He brings the positive vibes to our team, and the muscle to the piece punching!
Becky
Becky joined The Muzzle Movement in December 2023 as the Design and Development officer. She handles various tasks, including muzzle manufacturing, customer support, and event stand design. She assists with fitting days, designs future sizes, and supports business growth.
With about 10 years of rescue experience, Becky has been a kennel manager and worked in the training and behavior team of a major dog rehoming organization. She also helps with education projects, leveraging her extensive hands-on training with rescue dogs.
Becky has a rescued Akita named Marvel and two rescue guinea pigs, Pumpkin and Boo.
Bex
Bex joined The Muzzle Movement in April 2023 and became a full-time member in September 2023. She began working with dogs in 2017 as a kennel assistant, implementing training plans and improving dog welfare. Bex also works as an animal technician at a college, caring for 30+ species and teaching canine behavior and care.
She has two rescue dogs, one of which is muzzled due to a bite history, and the other for occasionally eating rotten fruit.
At The Muzzle Movement, Bex assembles muzzles, manages stock, and assists with customer support and product testing.
Annie
Annie has been with The Muzzle Movement since the Kickstarter campaign, joining part-time in early 2023 and becoming the full-time Community Education & Engagement Officer in January 2024.
She builds relationships, supports the public and professionals, writes educational content, and organizes fitting days and events. With over a decade of experience in dog rescue and welfare, Annie has run boarding kennels, volunteered and fostered dogs, worked as a rehabilitation trainer, and provided training and behavior consultations. She is a member of APDT, IMDT, and ABTC. Her dad also helps with machinery and event setups.
Annie has a Chihuahua, Flora, and a muzzled American Cocker Spaniel, Nelly.
The Muzzle Movement has a featured article in the July issue of Dogs Today Magazine.
Its the second part to our Muzzle Training Series in the magazine.
Written by our very own Annie.
Meg S
Meg S joined TMM in April 2024 and is head of customer support. She works hard to respond to all our enquiries, amend orders, process returns and sign post questions and queries to the right people. Meg has been an amazing addition to the team, for her hard work and also for the baking!
Whilst Meg adores all dogs, she is also passionate about horses and even worked with them on a ranch in Australia! Meg was also an RSPCA Inspector for several years, before working in reception and administration for the largest dog rehoming organisation for over 12 years.
Meg has two grown up boys and a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog called Ember, who is an incredible 11 years old!
Rowan
Rowan was an original kickstarter backer for her beloved Labrador Alan! She has been working for The Muzzle Movement since December 2023 and became a full time member of staff in February 2024. Rowan is the queen of muzzle assembly and holds the current record of making 90 muzzles in a single day!
You will often see Rowan at events and she is as passionate about making beautiful muzzles and the message of TMM.
Rowan has run a successful dog walking business since 2018, meaning she has tonnes of hands-on experience with a huge variety of dogs. She is also currently studying her MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour.
Rowan has a mixed breed called Loki who has the fanciest ears in the world!
Meg J
Meg J joined us in April 2024 and is head of customisation here at TMM - this is a fun and varied role! Meg makes all of your beautiful collars, leads and long lines, as well as accessories such as grab handles and safety straps. She supports the manufacturing team by focusing on the 'non-muzzle' ranges, so she will also organise the production of your awesome jumpers and tee-shirts and is a whizz on the Cricut! As well as all that, she supports Becky with preparing for events and making all the gorgeous stock you can buy from us in person.
Meg has worked in rescue for over 9 years. She has previously worked at the RSPCA where she gained an NVQ in Animal Care and Welfare. She then joined the largest dog organisation in the UK, working her way up from Canine Carer, Rehabilitation Trainer where she worked in the specialist rehabilitation unit, up to Assistant Training and Behaviour Advisor. Meg also has a Level 3 Diploma in Canine Behaviour and Welfare.
Meg lives with her husband Ben, (who is also an honorary team member as our official TMM electrician!) and their beautiful rescue American Akita, Inca.
Sarah Jane
Sarah-Jane works part time in our customer service team. She supports Meg S with questions and queries from our customers, as well as guiding clients through the sizing process!
She helps to keep on top of order updates and sign-posting enquiries to the right places.
Sarah-Jane has years of experience working in rescue and education, and also works as a Dog Training Coach.
Christi
Christi from Paws on social is the go-to social media manager for pet professionals and has experience working alongside some of the largest brands in this space.
Christi is responsible for helping us plan and deliver informative, educational content across all of our social media platforms.
Christi is passionate about helping pet businesses organise their thoughts into content, and we couldn't deliver the same quality of content across our socials without her!