Amy has been working with dogs for more than 30 years. Her passion for working with dogs started with her job as a kennel assistant at a Veterinary Hospital as a young teen. She organized pet therapy visits to the local skilled nursing facility in her college town, and provided pet sitting services for families after college. At last, she founded K9sUnleashed, inspired by the years she spent working with the wild rescue dog she and her husband adopted, Tux. Amy prides herself on the experience and knowledge of understanding dog language and behavior to help others build a fulfilling relationship with their dog, allowing them to enjoy the lifetime of joys that adventures with your companion give.

Amy always takes opportunities to gain new knowledge by exploring new dog sports, working closely with mentors, in addition to attending retreats, workshops, and seminars to maintain certifications as well as to gain knowledge on new theories and/or practices.

Amy's natural ability to make lasting, meaningful relationships with people and dogs which has contributed to her success as an entrepreneur and professional dog trainer. She has devoted her life to making her community a safer place for the dogs and people that inhabit it.

When Stacey started dog training with K9sUnleashed years ago, she never knew the powerful connection that a handler and their dog could develop.

Stacey likes to say that she is a homegrown trainer with K9sUnleashed. She and her dog, Dakota, have earned their Therapy Dog title, Canine Good Citizen title, as well as the Beginner and Advanced Trick titles.  They do pet therapy work in the mental health field as they love to bring joy to others. They also compete in dock diving and have earned medals in their division. In addition, they take agility and intermediate scent work classes regularly to keep the physical and mental stimulation fun going. 

Stacey is proud to have a well-mannered dog and enjoys new adventures with Dakota. She knows the time, dedication, and patience that is needed to have a well-balanced relationship. Strengthening her bond with her own dog has led her to share this passion with other dog owners. She looks forward to helping you learn ways to strengthen that bond through training.

Danielle brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience working with dogs through rescue, rehabilitation, and training. She began her journey in dog rescue over two decades ago and is a managing partner of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue organization operating in both Texas and North Carolina.   

Danielle earned her professional training certification through Animal Behavior College and her real-world experience with dogs spans decades that has given her unique insight into dogs with a wide range of temperaments, behavioral challenges, and life experiences.

Danielle focuses on helping dogs become confident, balanced companions while guiding owners in developing clear communication and effective leadership. She believes every dog has the ability to succeed when given structure, consistency, and the right guidance.

Danielle lives the lifestyle she teaches with her four well-mannered dogs.  Her dogs enjoy social outings, pack walks, pet visits at local nursing homes, and outdoor adventures.

She is proud to be part of the K9s Unleashed team, helping families build reliable, well-mannered dogs and lasting relationships through effective training. She believes every dog has the ability to succeed when given structure, consistency, and the right guidance.