About us
Fran
Having grown up in a family where a house isn't a home without a vast menagerie of animals, in her early forties Fran decided to leave a successful career in Formula 1 and Aerospace engineering to follow her passion. She was fortunate to spend 3 years as the operations manager of a large and successful local daycare and boarding kennels where she discovered exactly what she did (and didn't) love and knew how DFor could be unique. Now, Fran never goes to work, DFor is her happy place!
Chris
Often seen at DFor on the weekends with a bag full of tools and a list as long as his arm, Chris is the one making Fran's dream come true and ensuring both the cabin and the orchard is a safe and secure space for all DFor's visitors.
Lexi
Originally a rescue from Cyprus, Lexi is the Queen of DFor and in charge of pack etiquette. A brilliant role model, she demands high standards in group behaviour and sets a great example for others to follow. Lexi is also in charge of greeting all human visitors and allows them to practice stroking her head.
Pip
Pip is the fourth Cyprus rescue to join DFor. Although she may not be convinced by the British climate, she has flourished in her role as Chief of Play. An expert in zoomies and bouncing, she is always willing to lead even the most energetic DFor visitor in play.
Nettle
The baby of the team, Nettle is DFor’s future Scurry Dog pro and demo dog. Nettle has fitted straight into the workplace and is always excited to keep learning about her job. We’re excited to see how much Nettle can teach her future students.
Pluto
Pluto is the most recent dog to join the DFor team and also originates from Cyprus. He is a pro in giving nervous or shy dogs confidence and has an amazing ability to adjust his energy to suit his companions. A kinder and more gentle chap would be hard to find, Pluto is the big brother every dog needs.