Meet Our Expert Authors
What started as a hobby 20 years ago became a lifelong passion for transforming dogs and the lives of the people who love them.
20 years of real-world training experience turned into content that actually works for dog owners.
Writing Expertise
- Off Leash Obedience
- Behavior Modification
- Puppy Development
- E-Collar Training
- AKC CGC Evaluator
About Amanda
Amanda Davis is a Coaching Initiative Lead and franchisee at The Dog Wizard, with more than 20 years of professional experience in obedience training, behavior modification, and off-leash reliability. An honors graduate of Animal Behavior College and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, she has helped hundreds of dogs and their owners achieve lasting results through practical, real-world training. Amanda joined The Dog Wizard in 2020, helped launch the Ashland, Kentucky location, and now owns and operates both the Ashland and Lexington franchises.
Beyond working directly with clients and dogs, Amanda coaches The Dog Wizard business owners across the country, helping them sharpen training outcomes, elevate the client experience, develop their teams, and grow their businesses. That combination of field experience and mentorship shapes everything she writes: content grounded in what genuinely works, built for dog owners who want real results rather than generic advice.
Education & Background
Amanda is an honors graduate of Animal Behavior College (2006) and holds the Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT) designation. She is also a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and an active member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Her IACP trainer directory profile is publicly listed at iacpdogs.org.
- ABCD
- TAKC CGC Evaluator
- IACP Member
- ABC Honors Graduate
Editorial Responsibility
Amanda reviews content related to obedience training, behavior modification, and off-leash reliability published on The Dog Wizard blog. Drawing on 20 years of hands-on training experience, she ensures that all guidance reflects practical, real-world application and aligns with positive, force-free training principles. No article she oversees advocates dominance-based or aversive methods.
Training Standard: All behavioural guidance aligned with Animal Behavior College (ABC) curriculum and AKC Canine Good Citizen program standards.
Membership Verified: Active IACP member | ABC Honors Graduate, 2006.
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