Meet The Incredible Team ScenterBarks

Lucy has always had a keen interest in dog training and started her journey working with dogs by volunteering with a trainer who was part of the Association of Pet Dog Trainer. She then started her own pet services business in Southampton where she continued to expand her knowledge and information on dog body language, calming signals and appropriate play. She has previously been a member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers. 

Lucy has tons of experience with many different breeds. She grew up with rescues, Boxers and now owns an Akita and a Cypriot rescue. With these dogs she has done the kennel club good citizenship scheme, T Touch, scentwork, agility and even currently competes in flyball!

Lucy values and encourages good socialisation in a controlled environment which ScenterBarks are able to offer.

Nikki's passion for dogs started 15 years ago after helping out at dog training classes with a renowned dog trainer who is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainer (APDT). She went on to begin her own pet care service business from home in 2006 where she continued to care for hundreds of dogs and gained much experience and knowledge.

Nikki is currently the owner of a Pug, French bulldog and an Akita. She has rescued many dogs in the past of various different breeds which has added to her vast understanding of care and needs for each individual dog.

Nikki has a keen interest in canine behaviour and body language, attending local training and behaviour talks, Tellington TTouch UK and Canine first Aid courses to expand and keep up to date in this field of knowledge.

When did you start working at ScenterBarks?

Autumn 2018 

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I love building up a bond with dogs and becoming one of their favourite people. Picking up excited dogs from their houses to take them out always brings me such joy!

What are your hobbies?

When I’m not out walking for work, I’m such a couch potato! I love trying new crafts and particularly enjoy knitting.

Favourite dog breeds?

I love walking spaniels, always such fun and never a dull moment! I’m also partial to a whippet too! 

What are your credentials/ past experience before coming to ScenterBarks?

I studied animal management at Sparsholt College after deciding on a career change. After leaving Sparsholt I knew I wanted to work with dogs and worked in kennels before landing a job with ScenterBarks. I haven’t looked back since! 

Do you have any pets at home and what do you love about them?

Controversially, I have two cats called Chinju and Beep. They are my babies! I don’t have any dogs at the moment, I get my dog fix while at work!

Jess started working at ScenterBarks in 2021. She has a level 3 extended diploma in animal management and has just completed a university degree course so now has a bachelor of science degree in applied animal sciences. During her time at college she also carried out lots of work experience at the living rainforest in Newbury. 

Jess is also Canine First Aid trained!

She loves coming in and seeing how happy all the dogs are! She loves providing a safe and happy environment for the dogs away from their homes.

In her spare time she loves walking, including dog walking of course, especially at different beaches! She also enjoys watching new tv series and drawing!

Her favourite dog breeds are collies, huskies and whippets. in fact, she owns a husky x Malamute named Jonny at home. She says he has a typical dramatic husky attitude but he is also a really chilled out dog that loves to give cuddles.  

Luke started working at ScenterBarks in 2023. He enjoys being greeted every morning by the dogs like they're old friends and learning all their different personalities1

Luke has an Animal Management Diploma from Sparsholt College and has worked at two different dog daycares. He has also worked in animal shelters and Longleat with Carnivores!

He is also Canine First Aid trained!

Luke's favourite breeds are Labradors. Spaniels and Dachshunds!

In his spare time, he likes Spraypainting, getting lost in the forest and krav maga!

Erica loves looking after the dogs and seeing their different personalities shine week after week as they make new friends. She is canine first aid trained and studied at Barton Peveril College and she previously had her own small dog-walking business. 

Erica likes going for long dog walks by the coast and finding new places to explore as well as being friends and listening to music. 

Her favourite breeds are any spaniels and dogs that love a good game of fetch! 

Erica has three dogs at home and she loves that they’re all different ages with their individual personalities! She loves taking them out and seeing how happy they are to explore new places. 

Josh loves meeting new dogs and enjoys seeing all the dog's different personalities. Josh has a BSC (Hons) in Zoo biology from Sparsholt University, he has also done work at Manor Farm where he worked with a variety of farm animals. 

Josh loves seeing new animals of all different sizes and species, he also enjoys working on his car and tractors. 

His favourite breed has to be a rottweiler, he also had many pets at home including chickens, geese, turkeys, bull python, blue-tonged skink and a cat. 

Bridget loves making connections with the dogs and experiencing the happy welcome they give her. she has done some volunteer work at an animal shelter before deciding to take her animal career further with us. 

Bridget enjoys horse riding, swimming and reading and her favourite breeds of dogs are long coat Dalmatians, spaniels, border collies and whippets 

Bridget has many pets including her 2 whippets called willow and bear, 2 rabbits called indi and elmo , a hamster called Jemima and a horse called Bruno.

Steve started working for ScenterBarks in 2022.

Steve previously worked for another dog walking company and has a level 3 qualification in professional day care and boarding!

Steve loves working with lots of different breeds of dogs and enjoys the best of an outdoor office. 

In his spare time Steve loves family time and going out on his motorbike!

Natalie started working for Scenterbarks In 2023. She enjoys getting to know the dogs, developing bonds with them and learning their individual quirks.

She has a National Diploma in Animal Management and has done Volunteer work with Guide Dogs as a Puppy raiser/boarder and fundraising. 

Natalie is also Canine First Aid trained! 

Her Favourite breeds are Labradors, Golden Retrievers and Border Collies

In her spare time, she loves to spend most of her time with my family and regularly helps out with Guide Dogs events.

Natalie has two Black Cats called Shadow and Luna who are brother and sister. Luna also known as 'loonytunes' is a bit bonkers and should have been born a dog and her other cat shadow is super loving and affectionate.