Michelle has been working with dogs professionally since 2000.  She was part of a Guide Dog puppy raising family in Southern California, through whom she found out about K9 Nose work in 2010.  In 2013, she completed her CNWI training, and Certify Official in 2024 and is a NACSW Judge.  

Michelle has competed with five dogs to NW3 Elite and three in various levels of Elite.  She especially loves the lightbulb moments of teaching Nosework, and helping students develop stronger connections with their dogs.