• Currently studying a master’s degree in Anthrozoology (The study of relations between animals and humans) – The University of Exeter
• ISCP.Adv.Canine.Prac – International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour – Advanced Level 6 Diploma in Canine Behaviour with Distinction (Clinical Canine Behaviour Level)
• Dissertation on Rescue Dogs from the UK and Other Countries
• BCCSDip.AdvCanBhv PETbc Accredited Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma
• Merishia Canine Massage Therapist (Advanced Knowledge of Canine Anatomy and Physiology)
• Animal Welfare – University of Edinburgh
• Certified L.E.G.S (Applied Ethology) Family Dog Mediator – Ethologist Kim Brophy (Learning, Genetics, Ethology, Self)
• Genetics – Jessica Heckman
• Cognition and Emotions – Dr Brian Hare – University of Duke
• How Behaviour Works: Living and Learning with Animals – Susan Friedman
• Canine Behaviour and Psychology – Canine Behaviour Centre

• Certified Dog and Puppy Trainer – ISCDT
• Certified ‘Fear Free’ Animal Trainer
• Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour Instructor
• Holistic Dog Behaviour and Training Programme – AEDC Researcher Marc Adda
• Advanced Training Foundations – IMDT Steve Mann
• Assistance Dog Specialist – Danielle Beck

• Certified Bite Prevention Educator – (Educating people on reading advanced canine body language and preventing dog bites)
• Canine Body Language Specialist – DTC
• BHARCS Canine Essentials 101 – Sindoor Pangal – Free-Ranging and Street Dogs and Advanced Canine Body Language
• Free–Ranging Dogs – AEDC Researcher Marc Adda

• Puppy Pre-School Instructor Karen Pryor Academy (World renowned for Animal Behaviour and Training)
  
• Puppy Training Specialist – Lauren Watts DTC
  
• Diploma in Puppy Training
• Puppy Talk! – Puppy Body Language – Sarah Whitehead
• Empowering Puppy – Grisha Stewart

• Accredited in Advanced Canine Reactive Behaviour – Canine Principles
• Reactivity Specialist – DTC
• Revolutions in Reactivity Advanced course – Dogenius Institute
• Aggression in Dogs Master course – Michael Shikashio, Kim Brophy and Dr Chris Pachel

• Certified Scent Work Specialist – Jamie Proud DTC
• Certified Canine Enrichment Technician DN-CET – DogNostics
• Straight-Forward Scent Work – Sarah Whitehead/Milne Mutt

• Separation Anxiety and Shadowing Programme – Behaviour Veterinarian Moira Hechenleitner
• Ongoing Certification in Separation Anxiety – Julie Naismith

• Certified Acute Herbalism Specialist
• Diploma in Holistic Canine Health

• ‘Be a Tree’ Programme Educator – Educating schools and families about dog behaviour and body language
• Children and Dogs Specialist – Debby Lucken (KAD)

Kirsty is also a member of many professional associations including The Pet Professional Guild British Isles, UK DOG Behaviour & Training Charter and The International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants. These memberships are vital to show that you work ethically and that you have the qualifications required to become a member.

Please use the link below for examles of continued professional development and professional association memberships: