Amanda, the owner and head trainer at Think Pawsitive Dog Training, offers both in-home and group classes in the Syracuse and surrounding areas. With over 8 years of experience, Amanda made the transition to dog training after dedicating 5 1/2 years to volunteering in dog rescue and animal advocacy.
She completed her certification as a Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer from Animal Behavior College in 2014 and earned the Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) title through The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) in 2021. Amanda serves as a Mentor Trainer for CATCH Trainers Academy and an Evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen program. She is also a supporting member of IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants).
Amanda remains up-to-date with the latest in her field through ongoing trainings, seminars, and conferences. Her approach emphasizes humane, science-based methods centered around positive reinforcement. She prioritizes building relationships and confidence in both dogs and their owners. Amanda is dedicated to teaching families how to interpret dog body language, foster positive dog-child relationships, and ensure safety and respect around dogs.
