Trainer Amanda

Amanda is the co-founder of MAK9 Academy. Amanda’s love for animals was engrained from birth. She grew up with mainly German Shepherds and has always had a natural understanding for canine behavior and training. Growing up, Amanda found ways to train her dogs at home by her own means. She understood that the bond between an owner and a well balanced, trained dog is one of the most fulfilling facets of life. She looks forward to helping her clients find that connection with their K9 companions and releasing its full potential! 

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While Amanda had always dreamed of working with animals for a living, she attended Lehigh Carbon Community College where she graduated with an A.A.S. in Occupational Therapy in 2017. After working in the health care field for quite some time she felt a lack of fulfillment and satisfaction in her professional life. When the opportunity to work as a trainer professionally presented itself, she jumped on board without hesitation and never looked back! 

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Amanda shares her world with five Shiloh Shepherds. In her spare time Amanda enjoys hiking with her pack, photography, and working on training her own dogs in various capacities! She serves as Vice President for a local theraputic horse back riding program. She is also heavily involved in the Shiloh community and works towards improving the Shiloh Shepherd breed in various capacities including at the International Club level, with rescue/rehome and event creations.