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Dr. Amanda Foster

Certified Pet Behaviorist
✓ Verified Expert9 years experience387 cases solved
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About Dr.

Dr. Amanda Foster is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and animal behaviorist with 9 years of experience working with dogs, cats, and other companion animals. She holds a doctorate in Animal Behavior and has completed advanced certifications in positive reinforcement training methods. Amanda specializes in solving behavioral problems like excessive barking, aggression, separation anxiety, and litter box issues through science-based approaches that strengthen the bond between pets and their owners. She has worked with over 2,000 animals and their families, and her remote consultations have helped pet owners across the country implement effective training plans from home.

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Credentials & Certifications

✓CPDT-KA Certified Trainer
✓Doctorate in Animal Behavior
✓Fear Free Certified Professional
✓Pet Nutrition Specialist
✓9 years animal behavior experience

Areas of Expertise

Dog behavior and trainingCat behavior issuesPuppy socializationPet nutrition guidanceAnxiety and fear-based behaviorsMulti-pet household management
387
Cases Solved
9 yrs
Experience
4
Articles Written
3
Questions Answered

Articles by Dr.

HelpByExperts dog training guide for stopping excessive barking
Dog Will Not Stop Barking? How to Fix Excessive Barking
6 min read
HelpByExperts cat health guide for appetite loss and feeding issues
Cat Not Eating? When to Worry and What to Do
6 min read
HelpByExperts puppy training guide for new dog owners
How to Train a Puppy: Complete Beginner Guide
8 min read
HelpByExperts guide to best family-friendly dog breeds
Best Dog Breeds for Families (Top 10 with Pros and Cons)
8 min read

Questions Answered by Dr.

My golden retriever eats grass almost every day and sometimes throws up after. My vet says he is hea...
Asked by Laura from Raleigh, NC · 57 found helpful
My 4-month-old lab puppy bites everything including my hands, furniture, shoes, and the kids arms. W...
Asked by Stephanie from Kansas City, MO · 84 found helpful
My 6-year-old cat suddenly started peeing on the bathroom rug instead of in her litter box. She has ...
Asked by Emily from Orlando, FL · 69 found helpful

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