Westward Hound

We were seeking someone to help us with our new foster dog's separation anxiety, and we were referred to Amanda by a local obedience trainer, who recommended a specialist to work on this issue. Amanda was very impressive, both in terms of her personality and her approach to treatment. She engaged us in very thorough assessment techniques in order to gather data about the best way to approach the problem and to develop a treatment plan. She also recommended talking to our vet about some medications to help with the process. She was thorough and forthright about treatment options, and she was not at all pressuring. I am by no means a dog specialist, but i am a psychologist, and i was very impressed by Amanda's skills as a behaviorist - her personal skills were an added bonus. I would highly recommend her services!

Amanda is absolutely fantastic! She has been a godsend to our family as we struggled to address our dog Beans' reactivity to strangers and other dogs. She took the time to get to know Beans and made sure he felt comfortable, displaying immense patience and understanding throughout the process. Her positive reinforcement and fear-free training methods have made a noticeable difference and helped Beans make remarkable progress. Prior to finding Amanda, we had tried a few other trainers who mixed in some aversive techniques that only made Beans' reactivity worse. Amanda not only helped Beans, but also gave us the confidence and skills needed to continue working with him on our own. We still have a ways to go, but now feel so much more equipped to support Beans thanks to Amanda's guidance. If you're thinking about hiring Amanda, DO IT!