Helen Mobberley
Associate Instructor
Helen is a Fully Accredited Mantrailing Global Instructor with experience supporting a wide range of dog and handler teams across different environments. Her work focuses on creating supportive learning spaces where both people and dogs can develop confidence, communication, and trust through practical trailing work.
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Alongside her work with dog-handler teams, Helen Applies 30+ years as a senior HR leader, specialising in coaching, organisational change and development, employee engagement, and wellbeing to create supportive learning spaces where students build confidence, develop clear communication, emotional intelligence, and collaborative problem‑solving within search‑dog training environments.
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She has developed a particular interest in bringing mantrailing into educational environments. Through structured search scenarios, students are encouraged to think clearly, communicate effectively, and work together as part of a coordinated team. She is especially passionate about helping young people build empathy and understanding around working with dogs, while developing the teamwork and problem-solving skills that naturally emerge through search dog training.
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As a member of the UK senior team for Frank ’n’ Scents Mantrailing, Helen contributes to programme development and supports the ongoing evolution of high-quality educational delivery within the field.
Accredited Mantrailing in Education Specialist
Worcestershire & Surrounding Regions | English
Professional Ethos
Professional Foundation
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Applies 30+ years as a senior HR leader (Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), specialising in coaching, organisational change and development, employee engagement, and wellbeing to create supportive learning spaces.
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Fully Accredited Mantrailing Global Instructor, trained and certified in delivering structured, dog-led trailing sessions using internationally recognised methods
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Experienced in working with a wide range of dog and handler teams across varied environments, adapting sessions to suit different abilities, confidence levels and learning styles
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Specialist in introducing mantrailing programmes within school and educational settings, supporting teamwork, communication and leadership through practical search dog training
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Committed to ongoing professional development, continually refining knowledge and skills to maintain high standards of instruction, safety and dog welfare
At the heart of Helen’s approach is the belief that mantrailing strengthens relationships, nurtures confidence, and creates unforgettable moments of connection. Seeing students grow in empathy, understanding, and practical skill is one of the most meaningful parts of her work.
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Working with a wide range of dog handler teams has shown Helen how transformative mantrailing can be in developing confidence, strengthening communication, and fostering genuine partnership. This experience has inspired her to specialise in bringing mantrailing education into schools, supporting young people as they learn about dogs, teamwork, and shared responsibility.
Delivery is based on search scenarios that encourage clear thinking, effective communication, and collaborative problem-solving, providing a positive, enriching experience for everyone involved.