About us
Jennie Dean
Jennie is a highly experienced and accredited instructor, judge, and trials manager with certifications from Scentwork UK, Scent Ops, and Nosework Games. She has successfully handled her own dog, Reo, to impressive achievements including SWUK Level 7, DDT Intermediate, and Scent Ops Silver. Reo retired in 2022 at the age of 10.5 due to health challenges but remains a much-loved and inspiring part of Jennie’s journey.
Jennie is also a qualified UK College of Scent Dogs (UKCSD) tracking instructor and has been teaching scentwork for over 9 years. Her students have progressed to the highest levels, including SWUK Level 9 and Scent Ops Platinum. Jennie has had the privilege of training dogs who have gone on to win at prestigious competitions such as the SWUK Finals at Discover Dogs, Scent Ops Gold League, and the DDT Championship.
She is passionate about creating a fun, supportive environment where both dogs and handlers can thrive—whether they're aiming for competition success or simply seeking mental stimulation for their dog. Her focus is always on bringing out the best in each team.
Committed to lifelong learning, Jennie regularly trains with leading professionals from across the scent detection world. Her training mentors have included:
Heather Donnelly (Scentwork UK)
Becky & Rob Harris (Scent Detectives)
Wesley Visscher (Scent Imprint for Dogs)
Mark Doggett (Enviro Dogs)
Nicola Davis (Canine Hydrotherapy, Training & Scentwork)
Valdis Bikovskis (Latvian Customs Instructor)
Rob Hewings (UK College of Scent Dogs)
Stuart Phillips (BWY Canine LTD)
Kat Serafina (Canine Detection Solutions)
In addition to her scentwork credentials, Jennie has been a professional dog walker for over a decade. She is fully insured and DBS checked, offering peace of mind to pet owners. In 2022, she became a licensed animal handler for film, TV, and media productions. This exciting career expansion has led her to scale back her pet-sitting services to accommodate a demanding filming schedule.
Jennie currently shares her life with two wonderful dogs: Bear, an 10-year-old Welsh Sheepdog, and Fyre, a spirited 4-year-old Labrador.
Courses Completed:
SWUK Train the Trainers Part 1 (Level 1)
SWUK Train the Trainers Part 2 (Levels 2–4)
SWUK Train the Trainers Part 3 (Levels 5–8)
SWUK Judges and Trials Managers (Levels 1–4)
SWUK Judges and Trials Managers (Levels 5–8)
Scent Imprint for Dogs – Indication Through Emotion
Scent Imprint for Dogs – Trainer Certification
DDT Instructor Training & Host Certification
UKCSD Tracking Instructor Course
Stella Hunt
Stella is an accredited instructor and judge with Scentwork UK, Scent Ops, and Nosework Games. She has been actively involved in scent detection sports, successfully training and competing with her own dog, Dempsey, across multiple disciplines. Dempsey is a sensitive and complex dog, but Stella’s patience and perseverance have helped him shine—demonstrating her deep understanding of canine behavior and handler-dog communication.
Before officially stepping into the role of instructor in 2023, Stella spent over three years shadowing Jennie. This mentorship laid a strong foundation for her teaching approach, blending structured training with empathy and adaptability.
Keen to continuously develop her expertise, Stella regularly trains with respected professionals from across the scent detection community. Her dedication to learning ensures she brings the latest techniques and insights to every class.
