Michelle Walker MSc
Owner and Founder
Helping Dogs and Their Humans Understand Each Other — One Clever Trick at a Time!
I love dogs, I always have done, so naturally my career path took me on a journey of discovering all about dog...
I have always had dogs in my life and have grown up watching them interact with people, other dogs, other animals and their environment, learning about what makes them tick, what they enjoy, and what they dislike - it's just so fascinating that an animal can live so closely with another species, and barely speak the same language!
Academic
Achievements
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MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour – Lincoln
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BSc Hons Animal Behaviour – Anglia Ruskin
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BTEC National Diploma in Animal Care
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City & Guilds in Animal Management
I believe dog behaviour isn’t just about instinct — it’s a science.
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My academic background helps me understand how dogs think, feel, and learn on a deeper level.
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It’s not about big words or fancy papers — it’s about using solid, evidence-based knowledge to support real dogs and their humans in the real world.
Industry Experience
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Health and Safety at Work Certificate
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Human First Aid Certificate
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Canine First Aid Certificate ​​​
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Manchester Dogs Home
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Dog-E-Dayz Daycare
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Licks N Clicks Dog Walking and Training Services
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Lancashire Dog Training and Behaviour Centre
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Michelle's Canine Care / The Canine Adventure Co.
Working in the industry for almost two decades has given me knowledge that only comes with time — from recognising subtle behavioural shifts to understanding what really works for individual dogs and their people.
Professional experience means I’ve seen the theory in action, adapted it to real lives, and grown a toolbox of practical and fun solutions that evolve with each dog I meet.
Training Certifications
I’ve spent years developing hands-on training skills that help dogs understand what’s being asked and how to succeed.
My certifications reflect more than theory — they show my ability to teach both dogs and people in real-world settings.
Using all my various training skills, I have developed a fun and flexible style of coaching that helps you on your training journey.
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NOCN Certificate in Teaching People & Training Dogs (Waggawuffins Canine College)
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Dog Parkour Instructor & Evaluator (IDPKA)
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Trick Training Instructor (Trick Trainer UK)
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Associate Trick Training Instructor (DMWYD)
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Bronze Scent Instructor (UK Sniffer Dogs)
Current Professions
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Founder — The Canine Adventure Co.
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Head of Operations — All About Dogs
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Associate Clinical Animal Behaviourist — APBC.
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Animal Direction — On-Set Trainer & Handler.
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Rehabilitation Trainer — Control The Meerkat​​
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From tv sets to behaviour clinics, I wear many hats — but they all point in the same direction: helping dogs feel safe, seen, and supported.
My work spans hands-on training, industry leadership, and behavioural rehab — each role shaping the next, and all grounded in a deep love of dogs and how they learn.
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I work within a network of certified animal professionals, as well as with EpiphanyK9....
Here are the loves of my life - past and present
