MEET AMY
ATA FOUNDER, TRAINER & ASSESSOR
Amy Curran holds a Diploma in Animal Psychology and is the author of the bestselling children’s book Your First Puppy: A Guide for Children. She holds multiple qualifications across the animal industry, including judging, instructor, and assessor accreditations.
​
Amy has worked with animals her entire life and has bred and shown Australian Cattle Dogs to State, Royal, and International (CACIB) level. She is the owner and trainer of Malicloy Five O’Clock Somewhere (Bernie), the first and only Bernese Mountain Dog in the world to achieve the highest level of Animal Actor Certification with the International Academy of Animal Actors.
​
Amy has also trained horses, cats and other dogs for TV and film work, and her own animals have worked with brands and companies such as: BigW, Credelio, Kmart, Koala Mattresses, Mitsubishi, Toyota, PetStock, Woolworths and many more.
​
Amy is a Certified Assessor with the Animal Talent Academy of Australia, a Certified Canine Fitness Coach, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, and an Animal Actor Assessor with Do More With Your Dog (USA). During COVID, Amy was ranked Number 1 Trick Dog Trainer in Australia and Number 6 worldwide.
​
Amy is the owner of Kalleniarivers Australian Stock Horses and is an ASHS Australian Stock Horse Level One Judge.
​
Through the Animal Talent Academy of Australia, Amy combines structured achievement programs with practical training support to help animals and their owners thrive in real-world environments. Her friendly personality, calm demeanour and way with children have made her a popular choice for animal owners needing guidance and support.
TRAINING & BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS WITH AMY
Every dog is an individual, shaped by environment, experiences, and emotion. Behaviour is communication - and understanding that communication is the first step to change.
​
Amy offers one-on-one training and behaviour consultations designed to support:
-
Foundations and first steps for puppies and kittens
-
Stress, anxiety, and grief
-
Reactivity and fear responses
-
Confidence building
-
Preparation for performance, titles, or public environments
What to Expect
​
During the first visit, Amy will:
-
Meet your animal
-
Observe and understand their environment
-
Discuss what’s been happening
-
Provide practical advice you can use immediately
-
Create a clear plan moving forward
Once you’ve had your first session, you’re part of Amy’s extended support network and are welcome to reach out for guidance, encouragement, or questions between sessions.
​
How to Book
​
Send an email using the 'Book a Consultation' underlined text below. Include your name, phone number, animals details and your location. Then, add a short description of what you would like a consultation for, and Amy will get back to you with a time to chat.
​
​
Through the Animal Talent Academy of Australia, Amy combines structured achievement programs with practical training support to help animals and their owners thrive in real-world environments.
