Amy’s Biography

Amy Weeks, M.A. is the owner and operator of Amy’s Canine Kindergarten.

Her Certifications at a glance:
  • Certified Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA)
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
  • Victoria Stilwell Professional Dog Training Team
  • Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
  • CAP 1 (Clicker Trainer)
  • Fear Free Certified
  • Family Pet Parent Educator

Amy has been training dogs for over 20 years. Along with her certifications, she is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and Fear Free Animal Trainer Program. She is committed to educating the public on positive training methods in lieu of force training. Along with her experience as a dog trainer for the public, she has worked as an instructor for Florida Guide Dogs for the Deaf and Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma.

Amy is featured monthly on Tampa’s Fox 13 news program, “Good Day Tampa Bay”, published in Bella Dog Magazine and numerous newspapers throughout the country, as well as in "ADPT'“ Tips from Top Trainers”. She is currently a contributor for the Victoria Stilwell blog and newsletter. Amy continues her education by attending seminars and conferences. Amy is experienced in everything from canine aggression cases to basic behavioral issues. She is referred by veterinarians, humane societies, rescue groups, and doggie daycares.

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Kayla Burdett

Certifications at a glance:
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
  • Separation Anxiety Professional Trainer (SAPT)

Kayla has worked with dogs in both rescue and daycare settings for 10 years. She has a passion for educating the public on the cognition behind their dog's behavior, and the benefit of positive training methodology as opposed to methods based on the use of force and fear. She holds a specialized certification in working with separation anxiety, and has compassion for the owners and dogs navigating this difficult behavioral condition. Kayla has experience working with minor reactivity as well as basic manners for puppies and adult dogs, and continues to expand her knowledge into other behavioral needs.

Kayla Burdett
Victoria Stillwell Positively Dog Training Certified Behavior Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed Pet Professional Guild Association of Professional Dog Trainers American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. Puppy American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Fear Free Certified Professional Cooperative Paws Service Dog Coach Family Paws