Angela is the Manager/Owner and a Trainer at our facility.

Through her extensive work with animals and pet owners, Angela has become an invaluable voice for Top Dog Academy.  Among her many talents, she is highly recognized for her communication skills, work ethics and volunteer efforts.

Experience:

2001-present: Co-Owner/Manager/Trainer:  Top Dog Academy

•  Responsible for daily operations and management.
• Consults with potential customers—assessing pets for placement in appropriate training programs.
• Instructs dogs and owners in obedience and behavior modification through private and group courses.
• Controls creation and design of all public relations tools used to promote the business image.

 1998-2001: Veterinary Technician:  Animal Care Veterinary Hospital, Greenville, NC

 1997-1998: Veterinary Technician/Receptionist:  Animal Hospital of Pitt County, Greenville, NC

 1994-1996: Receptionist/Kennel Technician:  Ahoskie Animal Hospital, Ahoskie, NC

Licensure/Training

• Association of Pet Dog Trainers “Power of Play” Competition Obedience Workshop (2004)
• Association of Pet Dog Trainers “Biting Dog Conference”(2004)
• Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (2003-present)
• Top Dog Academy Apprenticeship Program (2001)

Education

• University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Greensboro, NC - Communications Major
• Pitt Community College, Greenville, NC - General College Studies Program

Volunteer Activities

• “Paw In Hand” Children’s Workshop – Creator/Director (2005)
• Marley Fund – Secretary - Board of Directors/Shelter Director (2005-present)
• Pitt County Animal Response Team (2002-present)
• Pitt County Humane Society—Fundraising Volunteer (2001-present)