Amanda received her B.S in Animal Science from Texas A&M University. She has been in dog sports, training, and medicine since she was 16 including work with exotics where she became passionate about science based animal training.  She has twelve years of experience in canine search and rescue running dogs in many disciplines.

Amanda obtained the title of Certified Professional Dog Trainer and opened her own dog training and dock diving business.  As the Canine Team Training Coordinator, Amanda utilizes her experience in detection dogs and training handlers. Amanda’s professional interests are in the science behind dog training, canine cognition, and how to give clear communication between dog and handler.