About Your Trainer
Ami Allyson Dobelle
Ami Dobelle has been professionally working with domestic and exotic species since 1997.
Ami relocated to the New York/New Jersey area after living in the Florida Keys for about 4 years. During her time in Florida, she worked as a Marine Mammal Trainer. She has worked with various species of animals such as dolphins, sea lions, penguins, and raptors. She also has worked on the training and conditioning of many species of sharks, sea turtles, sting rays, and tropical fish.
Once relocating to New Jersey, Ami focused her training experiences and skills on the training domestic dogs and helping owners with their 4-legged family members! She also worked at the Central Park Zoo in New York City as an Education Instructor, where she once again was able to work various exotic animals on conditioning and training.
Besides the great private and group dog training lessons that she offers, Ami also works during the day at the world famous Bronx Zoo as an Elementary Education Instrutor within the Education Department. She works with various exotic animals for the programs offered at the zoo.
Professional Background
- B.A. in Psychology with an Animal Behavior Concentration with a double minor in Biology and Art
- Member of the Hoboken Dog Association
- Graduate from a Dog Training Accreditation Program
- Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
- AKC Evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen Test
- Work closely with VITAS, the nation's largest hospice care provider, in the Eatontown, NJ location, to test and certifiy volunteers and their dogs to be AKC Canine Good Citizens.
- Appeared on the NBC Today Show and the WB Channel 11 Morning News during segments about dog training
- Teaches Obedience, Potty Training, Clicker Training, Group, and Private Classes
- Elementary Education Instructor at the Bronx Zoo
- Professional member of the International Marine Animal Trainers Association (IMATA)
- Appeared on various TV shows in America, Japan, and Europe during segments with animals.
- Worked as an Education Instructor at the Central Park Zoo
- Certified PADI Divemaster since 1997
- Completed professional internships at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, CA, the National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD, and the New Jersey State Aquarium in Camden, NJ
