Danielle Leggat
Founder & Lead Instructor
Danielle Leggat delivers structured mantrailing programmes across international and independent educational settings in Switzerland and the UK, leading students through immersive search experiences that cultivate leadership, communication and shared responsibility.
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As Founder and Lead Instructor of the Mantrailing in Education Specialist Network, she designs and oversees the specialist training programme and accreditation standards for instructors delivering in educational environments.
Accredited Mantrailing in Education Specialist
Switzerland | English
Professional Ethos
Professional Foundation
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Established the first structured search dog training programmes delivered within educational settings internationally
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Over 10 years’ experience within the pet and canine training industry
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Fully accredited Mantrailing Global Head Instructor and assessor
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Trained within a search and rescue team in Switzerland
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Executive Diploma in Zoology with a focus on behaviour
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Ongoing commitment to professional development and science-based training methods
Her work is grounded in purposeful, well-structured search scenarios that challenge students to think clearly, communicate effectively and take responsibility within dynamic environments. Delivery is calm, professionally facilitated and welfare-led, maintaining high expectations for both students and dogs.
Leadership within the Network
Danielle founded the Mantrailing in Education Specialist Network and designed its specialist training programme, creating the first formalised pathway for instructors delivering mantrailing within educational environments internationally. She continues to oversee the Network’s training standards, accreditation process and professional expectations.