Services

Enriched Walks

A 1-2-1 Walk involves bespoke training, fun activities such as Parkour, Sniff work or Freework.

An Enriched Group walk is limited to a maximum of 4 dogs and involves free-play, exploration & enrichment activities.

Transport is provided and included in the price. 1 hour.

Enrichment Workshops and Sensory Adventures

Sensory Adventures are supervised sessions overseen by experienced team members. Each adventure runs from 08:30 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 16:30. Pick up and Drop off are included in the price.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Book now

Workshops are Coached Sessions for dogs and their humans. The aim is to combine exploration, free-play, fun games and training techniques to build a strong bond between you and your dog and establish safe dog – dog interactions.

Canine Body Language is for the human learning part of the course.

For the dogs, the aim is to incorporate the 5 Enrichment Categories.

Cognition
Social
Nutrition
Sensory
Physical

The workshops run for 1 month and last for 1.5 hours.

Saturday Book now

Private Field Hire

Sole use of a secure field including the use of agility equipment, a stick library, a dig pit, puzzle toys and the Sensory obstacle course for everyone to enjoy!

Socials

From May until September we offer evening social events whereby humans and their dogs meet up in my secure field. Complimentary hot and cold drinks are available whilst you enjoy the calm, relaxing atmosphere in the gorgeous Kent countryside in the company of like-minded folk.

The Socials will also include some learning activities such as dog to dog introductions, pattern games and ACE Free Work.

Wednesday Evenings Book now

Pet First Aid Courses

Susannah is a qualified Pet First Aid instructor and offers courses on the last Sunday of each month from September – May Book now

About

After working in the animal profession for 25 years, I returned to education and in 2015 graduated from the University of Kent with a first class honours degree in animal science and in 2016 graduated with a Masters degree in Reproductive medicine, Science & Ethics. I have worked in the Canine Profession for 7 years, gaining valuable practical experience of managing dogs in a group environment as well as providing for their individual requirements.

In 2018, my Canine Care business was launched, however, after several years of researching – I decided to make the transition from traditional daycare and in 2024, launched Kent’s First Centre for Canine Enrichment was launched, my new innovative adventure secure field - Dog+Venture

Home Boarding Licence Number: AW04/24
Licensing Public Register: RS home (force.com)

Dog +Venture Ethos

My ethos is strong and clear - To Enrich the lives of dogs.

My Vision

To support Canine welfare by providing a safe environment where dogs are able to learn life skills and build confidence through game based coaching, sensory activities and enrichment through play. Also, to guide Canine Carers to meet the requirements of their dog throughout their dogs life stages.

My Values

I am trustworthy, earning trust by being professional but friendly, approachable and by acting positively on constructive criticism. I work hard to build lasting relationships with my customers, by being honest, straightforward and by showing integrity with an ethical approach to business.