Amanda Cornell
, CPDT, is a certified professional dog trainer and the founder of Accomplished Canines. Her journey towards becoming a dog trainer began in November 2007 when she adopted Gracie, a French Bulldog. Gracie’s energetic and challenging behavior led Amanda to seek out positive reinforcement training methods, which she found to be much more effective than traditional correction-based methods. Amanda was so impressed with the positive results she saw in Gracie that she enrolled in an apprenticeship program and became a Certified Pet Dog Trainer in 2010. Since then, she has worked with countless dogs and their owners, helping them build strong bonds and achieve their training goals.
Training Philosophy
Amanda Cornell is passionate about using positive reinforcement dog training methods to help people and dogs better understand and communicate with each other. She believes that training should be fun and rewarding for both the dog and the owner, and that positive reinforcement techniques are the most effective way to build a strong bond and create a happy, well-behaved dog.
Services
Accomplished Canines offers a variety of dog training services, including:
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Private Dog Training:
Customized training plans tailored to your dog’s specific needs and behavior. Includes an initial consultation, a detailed training plan, and ongoing coaching sessions.
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Day Training:
Intensive training sessions for dogs who need more one-on-one time with a professional trainer. Sessions generally occur 1-3 times per week.
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Puppy Programs:
Programs designed to address common puppy challenges such as potty training, crate training, biting, and socialization. Includes group puppy classes and in-home puppy training.
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Board and Train:
A fully customizable program where your dog stays with Accomplished Canines and receives one-on-one training sessions throughout the day. Includes follow-up sessions to ensure the training transfers smoothly to your home.
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Study Hall:
A day training program offered at Accomplished Canines’ training space in Orange County. Includes structured playtime, one-on-one training sessions, enrichment activities, and consistent repetition with an expert.
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Group Classes:
A variety of group classes covering topics such as basic manners, loose leash walking, and dog sports. Classes are offered on a continuous enrollment basis for puppies aged 10-16 weeks.
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Reactive Dog Class:
A specialized class designed to help owners of reactive dogs learn how to manage their dog’s behavior and enjoy calm, peaceful walks.
Certifications
Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT)
Specializations
Amanda Cornell specializes in positive reinforcement dog training methods and has experience working with a wide range of dogs, including puppies, reactive dogs, and dogs with behavioral challenges.
Training Methods
Amanda Cornell uses science-based, positive reinforcement training methods. These methods focus on rewarding desired behaviors and ignoring or redirecting unwanted behaviors. She believes that positive reinforcement is the most effective way to build a strong bond with your dog and create a happy, well-behaved companion.
Customer Reviews
Kiwi’s Owner:
“Amanda is absolutely the BEST! I got my little teacup chihuahua a little over a year ago as a rescue. When I first got her, she really didn’t know anything about behaving well but she was sweet and eager to please. I found Amanda online and called her to come teach my pup some manners. It’s been great! Kiwi has really responded well to her training.”
Yorkie Owner:
“I called Amanda when my little Yorkie 3 months old just could not handle being around people or other animals. I was also having real issues with house breaking. My poor little princess just didn’t seem to understand. Amanda came to my home and took the time to really explain the issues and how to go about training. After the initial 4 weeks of puppy training, I can really see the progress. Amanda is very patient and detailed in her instructions. I would recommend Accomplished Canines to anyone wanting any kind of training for their little family ones. Wonderful job, Amanda!!!”
Puppy Owner:
“Amanda is a miracle worker with puppies! We signed our puppy up for her board and train program when we had to be away from home for two weeks. This was hands down the best experience for our little guy. He is a rambunctious and energetic little 4 month old puppy who struggles with being calm around distractions and some intense puppy biting. Amanda patiently worked with him over the course of his stay and our puppy was almost unrecognizable when we picked him up (in an amazing way!). We have seen major improvements in all areas we had identified ahead of time and asked Amanda to work with him on. She treated him like one of her own pups during his stay which meant he was so happy and engaged the whole time. It was pretty amazing to come home from our trip to a puppy who was even better trained than when we left him! Thank you so much Amanda!! I can’t recommend this board and train program enough!”
Study Hall Client:
“I can’t say enough good things about Amanda. She’s knowledgeable, patient, understanding of dogs (and their humans). She taught me how to look at my dog and pick up on the signals he was going to react to something, and then get his attention before it escalated to the point of barking and lunging. With continued practice at home, each session has allowed him to grow and improve. She even suggested going to a park together to expose him to lots of different stimuli which was super helpful. I can tell my dog is happier and more secure and I feel more comfortable walking him knowing he won’t get out of hand.”
