Jake Guell, CPDT studied clinical psychology at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, a graduate of Animal Behavior College, a Registered AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and Board Certified through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT). He has fifteen years of dedicated canine training experience including therapy dog training, service dog training, clicker training, advanced obedience training, trick training, and behavior modification. He trains and competes with his field bred British Labradors in hunt tests and works for a waterfowl guide during the waterfowl season. He enjoys any opportunity for continuing education in the UK and Europe each year. Jake has accomplished many titles with his canine athletes over the last five years. Most importantly he enjoys spending time with his wife Amanda and daughter during his free time.

Amanda has been actively involved with Tails for Life since her husband Jake established the non-profit organization in 2013 and joined the team full time in July of 2016. Amanda is our daycare manager and a lead dog trainer. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, loves horse back riding, fishing, competing in field trials, and hunt tests with her field bred English Cocker Spaniels. She has accomplished many titles with her dogs over the last four years including winning a field trial.

Gail started as a puppy raiser for Tails for Life in 2016. When she retired from her full time job in April of 2019 she knew she wanted to work with Jake and Amanda to help make a difference. Gail joined our team in 2019 as a dog trainer and day care coordinator. Gail enjoys spending time with her family including her two dogs Cinder and Maui. She enjoys her granddaughters, game nights, horseback riding, camping and hiking.

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