Introducing the Enve Canine Services Ltd Instructors

Emma has owned and trained dogs for over 25 years and has specific personal experience with large breed dogs and dogs with reactivity. Emma has previously owned Rocky a 10 stone Mastiff x GSD and Apollo a dog-reactive Ridgeback x GSD/Labrador. Emma added a new puppy to her family in September 2017 – Luca, a German Shorthaired Pointer. Luca loves his training, whizzing through the levels to pass his Gold II award at just a week past his 1st birthday. Luca loves any training but in particular gundog training, tricks and scentwork.

Emma has many years of experience training people through various job roles and 30+ years experience schooling, training and backing young horses. Emma has a Diploma in Dog Training, further qualifications in dog training with the Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour and the British College of Canine Studies. Emma is a qualified Scentwork UK instructor and is currently studying with the School of Canine Science.

Emma teaches mainly at the Minster and RSPCA Animal Centre venues.

Annette has had rescue dogs for over 30 years. The latest two Sheba and Cassie, both collies, love coming to Enve on a Sunday to socialize, play and learn. Cassie has had the full Enve experience coming up through puppies, bronze and silver classes and is now at gold. Annette is a qualified Scentwork UK instructor.

Suzy has had 3 dogs in the last 25 years, 2 GSD’s who were people friendly but could be dog aggressive and made walking a chore. Each was raised from a puppy, but none had any obedience training.

In 2015 Bear – the labradoodle – cockerpoo cross came along, and eager to have a well rounded, obedient and social dog, Suzy booked Bear on his first puppy course. At the age of just 14 months Bear & Suzy obtained their Enve Silver II award and at 20 months passed their Enve Gold I. Bear passed his Enve Gold II in April 2019 – Suzy and Bear are only the 20th partnership to achieve this onerous award since 2010. Suzy is a qualified Scentwork UK instructor.

Suzy says joining Enve has given Bear the best possible start to his life. Classes are structured but fun, and agility is their favourite. “Everything we learn in training can be utilised in the home, & make for a stress free environment where I am in charge. Pavement walks are a pleasure, no pulling on the lead in my life anymore. The best part of my day is getting out for the afternoon walks, meeting all of his dog buddies & their owners and enjoying the relaxing and stress free walks, whilst the dogs all run around and play. Such a difference to how my walks used to be. All thanks to the great training from the instructors at Enve. Now I have the opportunity to help other dogs and owners to the best possible start in life“.

Nathalie shares her life with three beloved dog companions. One of them, Rita — a Dachshund x Jack Russell — has been taken all the way through the Enve training program. The journey wasn’t always easy, as Rita struggled with anxiety, nervousness, and reactivity towards other dogs. Through consistent training and support, Rita overcame these challenges and proudly passed her Gold II level in 2023. She now thrives in agility, which she absolutely loves, and is currently working towards her Advanced Challenge Certificate. Nathalie is also training with Miss Vivienne, a Standard Wirehaired Dachshund, who is developing beautifully through structured training and enrichment.

Nathalie has a background in veterinary nursing. Although she no longer works in practice, her interest in canine health and well-being continues to shape her approach to training and life with her own dogs. She has a deep love for Enve classes and the training journey they offer. Nathalie enjoys the challenge of working with dogs of all types and temperaments, and finds great joy in watching them and their owners grow in confidence.

Ve is outgoing with a very good sense of humour. She has owned and trained dogs for over 30 years. Ve has previously owned spaniels and labradors. Ve sadly lost Missie, one of the Enve founding members, a black Labrador and Mia, a yellow Labrador in 2021. Missie was a Pets As Therapy dog and reading dog in a school and Mia, achieved her Gold II award. Ve now owns Meko, a rescue cockapoo whom Ve is training through separation anxiety as well as his Enve standards.

As well has having a Diploma in Canine Behaviour, Ve is also qualified as a Veterinary Physiotherapist and a hydrotherapist for Small Animals. Ve is a qualified Scentwork UK instructor.

Ve teaches mainly at the Minster, Deal and Canterbury venues.

I used to show Irish setters, with a fair amount of success at Open Shows. I loved the idea of a well-behaved dog that was not afraid of other dogs or being handled by the judges in the show ring, as well as being pretty stunning to look at. Many years later, I decided to go back to having a dog around and purchased Buster, a Labrador puppy. I wanted to find a training school for Buster, to make sure he was as ‘dog and people friendly’ as possible. I found Emma and Ve at Enve and decided this looked the right club for me; friendly, fun and a bit of agility which I hadn’t tried before. Buster started in puppies, has worked through the classes and in July 2018 passed his Gold II award. Frankie, the border collie puppy joined me in 2019 and flew through his training achieving his Gold II in 2021.

At Enve, nothing is too much trouble, no one is turned away and you are guaranteed a bit of a laugh during your lesson.  Every dog owner is shown how to work with their dog through play and reward to get the best from their relationship.

For my part, since joining Enve, I have had the confidence to take a Competitive Obedience course – and passed with merit! I am always looking to expand my knowledge through training courses both academic and by attending training with my dogs – scentwork, man trailing, gundog, obedience – I love to learn. The more I learn, the more skills I have to help others. Pauline is a qualified Scentwork UK instructor.

I have owned German Shepherds for over 23 years, Tasker being my fifth. My fourth GSD, rescued as a puppy, had a difficult start and was unfortunately attacked and injured in later life. This led me to explore the reasons behind reactive behaviour in dogs. Sadly I lost him suddenly in 2017. Finding Enve, when my new puppy Tasker arrived, I have learnt how to understand different kinds of dog behaviour in many breeds. Having proudly reached Gold II standard and passing the Advanced Challenge with Tasker I now want to pass on the benefits and fun of having a well balanced dog, helping others avoid the stress I felt with my previous dog.

In 2021 I was excited to welcome my sixth GSD, Gibson, to my home and start the training journey all over again!. I feel it is important to bond with your dog right from the word go and although puppyhood is hard work and sometimes frustrating, Enve’s caring and helpful approach has shown how this all pays off in huge rewards.

I have over 30 years teaching experience, from motorcycles to Mindfulness and bring a fun yet focused way to learning. I have studied the Puppy Development, Care and Coaching Accredited Diploma with Canine Principles.

In 2025 we were delighted to partner with April of Pawcentric Pathways to offer Agility classes. April runs her own very successful dog training business and is widely respected. If you are looking for 1:1 help we will refer you her way. April is also an experienced Agility competitor, competing at Champ level (grade 7) all over the UK and we are so happy to partner with her to share her skills, knowledge and love of the sport with you.