A Bit About Us
Hi everyone, my name is Rhea and I have worked with dogs for over two decades now (nearly 25yrs!) and I first developed my love of scentwork after spending thirteen years working at the Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment within the kennel environment. While I wasn't an instructor I did have the best job ever! I got to assist with the births, care for the puppies and look after serving police dogs... it was an honour!
Being able to observe and participate in all forms of the puppies and Police Dogs training had a cascading effect and a desire to bring that fun to the pet dog world!
I have several recognised scentwork qualifications up to instructor level, I've also coached and mentored over a dozen Mantrailing Instructors in the South East! I was a Mantrailing UK (Global) Instructor and Mantrailing UK Assessor before deciding to leave the organisation in early 2024 to become an independent instructor offering my own challenges and goals for my clients.
I have spent the last twenty plus years working in the canine industry, starting in boarding kennels in my mid teens to caring for pet dogs at a rescue centre and then the majority at the police kennels. During this time she completed many qualifications including a Degree in Canine Behaviour & Training, Canine first aid and multiple Scentwork qualifications. But the learning never stops and I am always attending webinars, courses and researching areas that I find fascinating and end up down a rabbit hole!
Scentwork is one of the UKs fastest growing canine sports as it's an all inclusive sport. Which means that any dogs, regardless of age, breed or physical ability can join in. This isn't just for your working dogs like Police dogs, Military or medical detection dogs but for YOUR dogs as well!
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There are so many benefits for pet dogs learning scentwork, not only is it super fun and a great source of mental stimulation, there are several behavioural benefits too! Scenting is a natural behaviour that releases Serotonin (the happy hormone) which can help calm a nervous or anxious and build confidence at the same time. Check out our services page to learn more.
Meet The Team
Stig & Lily
Former Heads of Scentwork & Search Dogs
Both Stig and Lily began their scentwork and search dog journey late in life...proving that old dogs can indeed learn new tricks!
Unfortunately both golden oldies have now crossed over the Rainbow bridge, Lily in Sep 21 and Stig in Dec 23. They leave a legacy behind and the best memories.
Rhea
Owner & Head Trainer
Rhea has worked in the canine industry for over 20 years. Gaining several qualifications along the way and is now specialising in Scentwork & Search Dogs. Her passion for scentwork has lead to her delving into this fascinating world and becoming qualified to be able to bring this fun, all-inclusive activity to the pet dog world.
Hugo
Head Sniffer Dog
Hugo has joined the team in Jul 21 and has been promoted from sniffer pup to Junior Sniffer Dog! Things are going well and we have high hopes for this super smart woofer! Such a clever boy and has fitted in with the team well. Hugo has gone from rescue dog to super sniffer dog! Being the new face of Cloud Nine K9s he is just a superstar nosework dog!