Hey there! I'm Amanda, owner and operator of In Good Faith Dog Training (IGFDT) where I specialize in helping you to better understand, communicate with, and advocate for your dogs.

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I've been working with dogs and involved in rescue for over 10 years, and my training journey began in 2010 with my own challenging dog, Faith (get it now? In Good FAITH?!)

 

Looking for help with Faith led me into the world of dog training. After years of learning from different trainers, I found a mentor who helped everything click for both me and my dog. ​Driven to understand the “why” behind dog behavior, I turned my personal challenge into a passion helping dogs and their people thrive together.

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Soon enough, I was following shelter and rescue dogs to their new homes and helping their people learn how to listen to their dogs. Being that I once was that person with a dog I didn't know how to handle, I am better equipped to help those who might feel they are failing the dog they hoped to be their best friend.

 

I continue to attend workshops and seminars to develop my skills. I have had the honor and privilege to study with an array of trainers, some include Chris Carr of Philadelphia, Heather Beck of K9Lifeline, Jay Jack of Next Level Dogs, Nelson Hodges of Canine Content, Tawni McBee of All Greatful Dogs, Ivan Balabanov of Dog Training Tampa, Chad Mackin of Pack to Basics and DePaw University, and most recently, Jason Vasconi of Transform My Dog.  These trainers have greatly shaped how I train by sharing new and unique alternatives to provide personalized training solutions for each dog. 

 

I help humans learn to listen to their dogs, and in turn build relationships not just obedience. 

 

I am a proud member of the International Association of Canine Professionals as well as a proud supporter of our local rescues and shelters.