Amanda Gagnon is an anthrozoologist, dog behavior consultant, and dog trainer. She has lived and worked with dog-lovers on Manhattan’s Upper West Side for more than 15-years, and she is passionate about improving the relationships between dogs and humans in her community. Amanda is unique in her approach to training, because she makes it fun and soulful while introducing people to the science and art of cross-species connection!

She has a masters degree in Anthrozoology. She is certified as a behavior consultant by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is certified as a dog trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. She was a founding board member of Muddy Paws Rescue. She is a founder of The Riverside Dog Owner Group. She is sought after by major media outlets including; Good Morning America, Inside Edition, News Week, and Fox and Friends. She speaks worldwide at dog training events and workshops.

Amanda knows that the relationship between dogs and humans is a two-way street that should be enjoyable and soulful. She is passionately committed to staying abreast of current science, theory, and application so that she can provide the very best coaching methods for the dogs and humans in her community.

Amanda is the founder and training director at Amanda Gagnon Dog Training, where she teaches apprenticeship programs, conducts training programs for shelters and rescues, and researches dog-human cultures around the world. Her favorite thing to do is to work directly with humans and dogs during her group classes, private training sessions, and online courses.