About Claire

Hi, I’m Claire, and I believe that every dog training journey should be a joyful adventure. My passion for creating a fun, effective, and kind approach to training is what led me to found Adventure Canine in 2025.

Dogs have always been an integral part of my life – competing in dog sports, training family pets, working a therapy dog, regular dog-sitting and my previous business creating dog-friendly walking guides.

My professional journey as a dog trainer began in 2021, and since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless puppies, dogs and their owners. I’ve also mentored new dog trainers, helping them develop the skills they need to succeed. This experience has only strengthened my commitment to positive, science-led training that builds a lasting bond between you and your dog.

I am an Accredited Trainer via Marka Dog Training Academy, have a CPD-Accredited Canine First Aid qualification, am an accredited Odour Recognition Test Host and Assessor for the National Nosework Association, and am an Approved Organiser for Nosework Games.

When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me on my own adventures – on a long countryside walk, relaxing at a dog-friendly pub, or on a scent quest with my beloved standard poodle..

Claire with poodle walking along a track

Certificates

Marka Dog Training Scholar Certificate
Marka Scholar Certificate- Claire Sharp
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Testimonials

My 17-month-old Lab (Roo) and I are loving our training with Claire and Adventure Canine

We have 1-2-1 lessons and also attend a weekly scent detection group class. Claire has taken the time to understand what I hope to achieve from the 1-2-1 sessions, and to understand Roo, who being both a working-type and an adolescent, has masses of energy and enthusiasm but not the life skills to manage them!! Claire has a very natural empathy with dogs and, over the sessions, has really helped me understand Roo and helped me work with Roo’s energy and enthusiasm. Roo is now much better at walking to heel, recall, and most impressively, she is jumping up less and learning to settle / self-sooth on her mat!! Through Claire’s guidance, support and kindness, I now understand Roo much better and have become a more confident dog owner. I look forward to practising the things I learn with Claire and seeing the positive changes in Roo. Claire is now one of Roo’s favourite people and Roo is always excited (but in a calmer way!) to see Claire, to show off what she has learnt and to learn new things. The scent detection classes are the first group classes I have done since puppy training. They are friendly and fun, and a great way to learn new skills and meet other dogs and dog owners. I would highly recommend them.

I have zero hesitation in recommending Claire she is fantastic at what she does and genuinely cares.

My border terrier and I have been training with Claire since he was a puppy- he is three – and I honestly couldn’t ask for a better trainer. Claire is incredibly patient understanding and always respectful in her guidance. She’s helped me learn how to train with my dogs welfare and emotional needs at the heart of everything we do. Every dog is different and Claire truly tailors her approach to suit their confidence and abilities. Training with her is always fun and positive. When my dog had a tough experience at daycare and became fearful around larger dogs Claire listened to my concerns and gave us practical effective techniques to work through it. Her support and knowledge made a huge difference.

Claire goes above and beyond expectation and I am most grateful for all her help.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Claire for her friendly and relaxed training classes for both dogs and their humans!
Not only is she understanding, kind, positive and effective but her classes are imaginative (doggy olympics and VE Day challenges) and above all fun.

Both myself & Bailey highly recommend Claire as a trainer

In Scentwork she is so enthusiastic and loves to bring something new into the lesson. A few issues Bailey had come across in competitions and the next lesson the whole class came across it and learnt how to handle the situation. She is both innovative and patient with an incredible knowledge of handling dogs.

Claire brings the perfect mix of good fun and amazing dog training knowledge

My dog and I love training with Claire, she has helped him grow from an adolescent with selective hearing into a confident, happy and well rounded family dog. And taken me from someone with no clue about dog training to someone who now has the toolbox on how to handle different situations.

Claire brings the perfect mix of good fun and amazing dog training knowledge so we’re always learning but having a good giggle along the way! It’s so clear how much she just loves the dogs and in return the dogs love her, especially mine!

Claire is a very warm and caring individual who makes the classes fun and creative

I have worked with Claire in Scentwork classes for a couple of years.

She is a very knowledgeable trainer and works in a sympathetic way with the dogs and owners, with a real eye for detail. She puts in a lot of effort in preparing her training sessions, making sure she remembers the areas that need more focus.