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Having grown up with dogs in her life, it only made sense for Amber to become a dog trainer. She officially began her dog training career in 2005, thanks to advice from her parents and peers. Attending the Military Working Dog Handlers Course at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio, TX. 

Serving in the United States Army (1997-2013), she is a medically retired service-connected disabled Veteran.

Her education and experience include training dogs for obedience, protection, and prisoner escort, as well as explosive/narcotic detection for the United States Army, sister branches, and additional Law Enforcement Operations for agencies such as Honolulu, Clarksville, and Tacoma Police Departments.

Continuing her education, she has taken courses, seminars, and behaviors programs with organizations and people such as;

- Duke University Canine Cognition- TBTE "Training Between the Ears", LEGS Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation - Dr. Ian Dunbar - International Association of Canine Professionals - Aggression in Dog Master Course - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - Penn Foster Dog Trainer Course, NAVC Certified Pet Therapeutic Nutrition Coach

& MORE!

Featured in K9 Heroes: Together We Protect, Defend, and Conquer as One

- Published 2009 by Nicole Arbelo

Author of The Handler End of the Leash, Published 2023

Founder & Director of Dignified Danes Rescue 

Each year she continually adds to her education by attending seminars and courses with her trainers and encourages education, inclusiveness, and tolerance in all that she does.

For more information please check out her LinkedIn Page!