About Us
Amanda Ingraham
Amanda Ingraham, an Army veteran with 15+ years' experience training both house dogs and Military Working Dogs. Amanda Ingraham is the current Owner/Operator/Trainer of Band of Canines, LLC. Amanda has trained with National K9, earning her professional certification in Dog Training (C.P.T.) She has also attended several military courses on training, handling and K9 Health while in the Military Working Dogs Corps. Amanda has earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine Good Citizen (CGCA), Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU), and Trick Dog Evaluator. She has learned to train off-leash with the British, Hungarians and Americans. Being a member of the Dog Trainers Association and a member of the International Dog Trainers Association, Amanda believes obedience is the foundation to a happy, social dog. Her training technique consists of a mix of Relationship-based training, Alpha dog training, and Reward and Discipline-based training techniques learned from around the world, as well as right here in America.
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Brian Wright
Brian Wright has many years’ experience working with and training dogs. Brian has worked with dogs of all ages and breeds and many with disabilities and abusive backgrounds. His intense love for canines with less-than-desirable histories, as well as those with disabilities instilled his passion for training. Brian believes that building a relationship and bonding with the dogs is key to training success because it makes training much more rewarding for both dog and owner. Relationship-based training combines several different training methods, but focuses on a more individualized approach for both dog and owner. It is the relationship between dogs and humans that drives everything, according to Brian! Brian has worked with various clubs and has assisted many professional dog trainers throughout his life. He has also worked with 4-H groups to help kids learn to train their own dogs.
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Melisa Clarke
Melisa Clarke, 20+ years in the dog world. She believes that the most important part of training is forming a strong bond between dog and dog owner , centered on balanced training to include positive reinforcement and positive discipline. Melisa uses a combination of scientific and relationship-based training that has enabled her to train multiple dogs from the companion level to the AKC show ring. Melisa also has experience in breeding, socialization, basic obedience and therapy dogs. Most recently, Melisa has gained experience through assisting professional trainers with advanced obedience, off-leash training, scent work and service dog training.
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Lexi Felton
Lexi started working with dogs in 2015 as a groomer and began training with Band of Canines, LLC in 2020. Lexi enjoys science-based training and studying why dogs exhibit the behaviors they do. She strives to understand dogs to achieve success.
She is a firm believer in knowing the history of dog breeds and their purpose to help clients c
Lexi started working with dogs in 2015 as a groomer and began training with Band of Canines, LLC in 2020. Lexi enjoys science-based training and studying why dogs exhibit the behaviors they do. She strives to understand dogs to achieve success.
She is a firm believer in knowing the history of dog breeds and their purpose to help clients communicate with dogs in a way they naturally understand. She wants to make dogs and their owners a team to build healthy, fulfilling relationships.
Lexi has owned multiple rescue dogs. She enjoys taking the background of rescue dogs and helping them trust and learn. Watching dogs become happy, carefree animals and reaching their full potential brings her pure happiness, and she loves what she does.
passion is personal protection training and sport dogs. She loves getting in a bite suit and decoying, allowing dogs to display their natural drives.
She thinks dogs are incredible animals to work with and feels privileged to help them perform their abilities as animals, companions, and pets.
Band of Canines LLC: Your Certified Professional Trainers
Is certification legitimate?
YES! There are a lot of "certification" programs and organizations for dog trainers, but not all are created equal. Some organizations you pay to become a member and by proxy they call you a trainer. Some certifications are a few questions online that anyone that has ever owned a dog can pass with enough tries. There are some organizations made up of trainers that are trying, and with success, combining all their knowledge into a series of tasks and tests that must be completed to show the knowledge before they issue a certification.
Band of Canines Certification originates from National K9. The National K-9 School for Dog Trainers is regulated and approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (School Registration No. 753). This state board ensures compliance set by Ohio law and grants schools the authority to issue certifications. Upon completion of a National K-9 course, graduates are authorized to use the title Certified Professional Trainer or letters CPT after their name. The National K-9 School for Dog Trainers is also a member of the Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools.
Any Band of Canines Trainer who has not gone to National K9 is required regardless of experience to apprentice with us for 2 years. After the 2 years we give a series of tasks and tests so our trainer can prove what they have learned. After passing Band of Canines issues its own certificate that shows the hours each trainer dedicated thier studies towards. We don't stop learning! Every year we dedicate ourselves to take more training. We recognize new training techniques and a better understanding of our canine partners are developing daily and we strive to stay at the top of our training. If a trainer cannot pass the testing to our standards we let them go for their safety and the safety of your pets.
At Band of Canines LLC, we specialize in transforming problem behaviors. Our trainers use a customized approach to address your dog's specific issues and create a training plan that works for you and your furry friend. Whether your dog has issues with aggression, separation anxiety, or destructive behavior, we can help.
