Chelsea Canines

Nicky graduated in July 2018 with a First Class honours degree in Applied Animal Behaviour from the University of Portsmouth; she is a fully qualified canine behaviour consultant, trainer and proud member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) https://www.apbc.org.uk/full_members/nicky-shaw/ An active and published researcher of canine cognitive enrichment and welfare, Nicky was awarded her PhD at the University of Winchester in December 2022. As the inventor of artificial agent-dog interaction technology over ten years ago, Nicky’s PhD work was commended for its innovative and visionary nature. Nicky has worked with world leading, progressive researchers in animal welfare, and most recently her work was cited by Professor Ádám Miklósi. She is now a visiting lecturer at the University’s Centre for Animal Welfare. In practice, Nicky has a passion for animal wellbeing, and more specifically the opportunity to work with dogs, puppies and owners, promoting communication, cooperation, and pleasurable partnerships. Nicky has been running puppy schools and seeing private clients in the Chelsea/Kensington area and surrounds since 2016.