Confidential Executive Profile
Every household has a boss. Ours just happens to have four paws, a wagging tail and a habit of bringing home tennis balls that do not belong to him.
Enzo is the Chief Executive Dog behind Enzo Has Notes — a 7.3 kg Cockapoo with a very expressive face, exceptionally high standards and plenty of opinions about toys, parcels, walks and the performance of his human staff.
Our entire household revolves around one little fluffball. And honestly, we would not have it any other way.
Official Personnel Record
Chapter One
I had wanted a dog for a long time, but I had never really pushed the issue.
That changed after we looked after David's sister's dog, Aspen, for two weeks. Aspen is a lovely little fluffball, and the moment he went home, I missed having him around.
So I turned on the puppy-dog eyes.
David finally told me to go ahead and have a look. Approximately ten minutes later, I sent him a link to five puppies available from a breeder who was not too far away.
David immediately liked the black puppy with the white chest and little white beard.
I agreed. He was absolutely adorable.
Chapter Two
Two days later, I was holding a tiny six-week-old puppy and was completely in love.
He was sweet, gentle and somehow already felt like ours.
The breeder, Simon, was lovely too. Years earlier, he had welcomed a dog into his own life while struggling with depression. That relationship eventually inspired him to begin breeding dogs, and he had quite literally transformed his home into a sanctuary for them.
Having struggled with my own mental health for most of my life, I connected with that immediately. It felt as though we had found Enzo in exactly the right place.
Simon agreed that we could adopt him, but preferred his puppies to complete their vaccinations before leaving. That meant we had several weeks to wait before we could finally bring Enzo home.
Behind the Scenes
While we waited, Simon sent us photos and videos so we would not miss Enzo's earliest puppy days.
Naming the Executive
I wanted something a little different from the average dog name. David suggested Jack, for no particular reason, but that proposal was quickly vetoed.
While researching names, I came across Enzo. It had a slightly regal feeling to it, and I liked that it sounded elegant without being too formal.
It also reminded me of a certain dry, sarcastic British character whose personality seemed like excellent inspiration for a small dog with plenty to say.
More than anything, though, I simply knew.
He was an Enzo.
Chapter Three
The waiting period gave me plenty of time to nest before Enzo arrived.
David watched what felt like a million puppy-training videos because Enzo was going to be perfectly trained.
There would be strict boundaries.
I wanted a dog. My husband got one.
Chapter Four
When we finally brought him home, it was beautiful chaos.
There is a video from that first day showing David trying to clean up after him while Enzo steals the puppy pad and proudly runs away with it.
That should probably have warned us that the carefully planned training programme was already under new management.
Enzo was clever and learned quickly. He was genuinely easy to train.
Whether he chooses to listen every time is another matter entirely.
The Day Everything Changed
When Enzo was only four months old, we had been his family for around six or seven weeks.
One Friday evening, while playing, he made a sudden turn on the hardwood floor. His right hind leg slipped underneath him and broke.
Because it happened late at night, we rushed him to the emergency vet. An X-ray confirmed the break, and we were warned that because he was so tiny, there was a possibility he could lose his leg.
Thankfully, a surgeon was willing to operate.
Enzo now has a small steel plate and tiny screws in his leg. Today, he races through fields, splashes through brooks, chases pigeons and carries tennis balls home as though nothing ever happened.
We already loved him completely. But that frightening experience changed something in us.
We became determined to give him the happiest, fullest life possible.
Looking back, that was the moment we stopped thinking of ourselves as Enzo's owners. We became his staff.
Executive Lifestyle
Enzo may be small, but he maintains a demanding schedule.
We have never bought Enzo a tennis ball, yet he owns approximately a dozen.
He finds them in fields, parks and hedges. Once a ball has been located, the walk is officially over. He turns around and heads directly home with his treasure.
Enzo loves meeting his friends around the village. He is particularly enthusiastic about visiting the café, where he is sometimes given small pieces of sausage.
He will also attempt to drag us into the village pub because he knows there are treats behind the bar.
Enzo loves shallow brooks and rivers, especially the brook running through the village.
He also loves drinking directly from the garden hose while I water the garden.
Rain, however, is completely unacceptable.
Many dogs are known for chasing squirrels.
Enzo prefers pigeons.
To date, his success rate remains extremely low, but his commitment to the role is unquestionable.
Gary the postman always has a treat for Enzo.
If Enzo spots Gary while we are out walking, he will attempt to chase him down the street to collect the payment he believes he is owed.
Every delivery must be inspected.
When an Amazon parcel is not for Enzo, we give him the empty box or paper bag with a few treats hidden inside.
This turns the packaging into an improvised snuffle toy and prevents management from lodging a formal complaint.
Executive Catering
Enzo can be a picky eater. We tried several brands before finding Pure, which he does genuinely like.
Occasionally, however, his meal requires additional executive-level catering.
This might include crushed treats, a little cheese or some chicken.
Sometimes he still waits patiently for something better. In those situations, we take out a chopping board, pretend to chop an imaginary ingredient and ceremoniously sprinkle it over his meal.
It usually works.
Management Style
Enzo rarely sleeps properly unless he is lying next to us or directly on top of us.
He sleeps between us every night and begins each morning with compulsory puppy kisses.
I was the one who wanted a dog.
Enzo responded by becoming completely obsessed with David.
The only major exception is during family walks, when Enzo constantly checks that I am still nearby and almost entirely ignores Dad.
At home, Enzo is a complete softy.
When an unfamiliar person approaches the house, however, he briefly transforms into a very serious big-boy dog.
Enzo learns quickly and responds best to redirection rather than confrontation.
When unwanted behaviour is ignored or redirected into something more interesting, he usually decides the original plan was beneath him anyway.
Internal Security Report
The Chief Executive Dog has identified several household objects and weather conditions requiring immediate concern.
Threat level: critical.
No one knows why, but its appearance causes an immediate and extremely vocal security response.
Threat level: high.
Loud, suspicious and apparently incapable of respecting personal boundaries.
Threat level: unnecessary.
Brooks are enjoyable. Garden hoses are entertaining. Water falling from the sky is unacceptable.
The Birth of the Brand
Enzo became the CEO naturally because nearly every decision and activity in our household is based around him.
The idea for his social media pages began with one photograph David took of Enzo lounging dramatically on a Chesterfield chair.
He looked like he was posing for an important portrait. More importantly, he looked as though he had opinions.
Enzo has always had an exceptionally expressive face. He frequently appears to be judging a situation, questioning our competence or preparing a strongly worded memo.
So we leaned into it.
One photograph became a personality. That personality developed into videos, GIFs, product reviews, incident reports and the growing world of Enzo Has Notes.
Career Progression
We met the little black puppy with the white chest and beard and immediately knew he was ours.
Training videos were watched. Rules were created. Puppy pads were stolen.
A freak accident, emergency surgery and the moment our household officially became Enzo's staff.
Fields, brooks, pigeons, café sausage and an expanding collection of mysteriously acquired tennis balls.
Product reviewer, incident reporter, parcel inspector, GIF star and undisputed head of the household.
Unofficial Company Archive
Some photographs are beautiful. Some are blurry, ridiculous or deeply unflattering.
Those are often the best ones.
A Note From Management
Enzo came into our lives as a tiny puppy with a white chest, a little beard and absolutely no understanding of the original household rules.
He has since become our constant companion, our favourite adventure partner and the inspiration behind everything you see on this website.
His difficult start made us determined to give him the best life we possibly could.
That is why he is the CEO.
Thanks for stopping by. The CEO hopes you will stick around for a while.
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