James is a qualified Kennel Assistant and Pet Carer at Royvon, He served in the Regular Army for thirty-eight years, the last fifteen as a Regimental Police Dog handler where he worked with large breed dogs such as German Shepherd’s, Rottweiler’s and Malinois. After leaving the Army James worked for two years as an animal technician (Unit specialist) and pet carer at Waltham on The Wolds (International Centre For Pet Care and Nutrition ) At Waltham James was responsible for the Care and husbandry of all the animals which included: Labradors, Beagles, various breeds of terrier, Bassets and fish. James also gained experience in environmental work as a lakeside warden in Bedfordshire, improving the habitat for wildlife.