Summit Dog Training® Founder and Head Trainer, Amber Quann, is constantly in awe of the bond that grows between dogs and their owners as they adventure together. Since founding Summit Dog Training in 2015, Amber has been dedicated to promoting this special connection as a significant part of Summit Dog Training's mission.

Amber is a graduate and Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge & Skills Assessed through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). Amber also has the TAGteach Level 1 certification, and is an evaluator for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program. She was voted #1 Dog Trainer in Colorado & #15 Dog Trainer in the USA for 2022.

Her current adventure partner is Jameson, a Papillon; together, they enjoy hiking, backpacking, walks in the park, hanging out at breweries, and nose work!

To learn more about our head trainer, click here for her full bio page.

Sarah has been an animal lover since childhood - she was one of those children always dragging animals home asking “can we keep it?”. Her specific interest in training and behavior started when she co-founded A Soft Place to Land in 2010, a rescue helping breeding dogs from commercial breeding facilities. The special attention these dogs needed prompted Sarah to learn as much as she could about positive reinforcement practices in training. As ASPTL became known as a rescue that would take less-than-easily adoptable dogs with either medical or behavioral needs, Sarah fostered dogs of all shapes, sizes, and behavioral challenges. Sarah is a graduate and Certified Training Partner of the Karen Pryor Academy and a Puppy Start Right Instructor.

Shay grew up exploring the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and has always had a canine partner for all of her outdoor adventures. It was here that she discovered her passion for dogs, and the joy of reward-based training. She believes that whether you are hiking, climbing, camping, or just exploring nature, the trail feels better with a dog by your side. Shay trains with the goal of developing a partnership between you and your dog based on trust and clear communication so that you and your best friend can spend more time doing what you love together. Shay is a graduate and Certified Training Partner of the Karen Pryor Academy and has been training professionally since 2017. In 2024, Shay also earned her Family Dog Mediation certificate.

She shares her home with Daisy, a spirited and tenacious American Staffordshire Terrier mix. They enjoy exploring the outdoors together, and participating in a variety of sports including rally, agility, and barn hunt.

Amy Creaven graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 2005 and graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy in 2010. She left nursing to begin training at a Colorado shelter under the supervision of an ACAAB where she worked with many of the shelter dogs as well as taught a variety of classes and took on private behavioral clients.  With the arrival of her first child in 2013 Amy started her first dog training business primarily working with behavioral cases and agility. In 2020 Amy pivoted her business from dog training to custom muzzle making and founded Trust Your Dog so she could stay home with her young children while her partner continued to work as an essential employee throughout the pandemic. 

Amy's focus in training classes and privates is always supporting the human-animal bond, taking individual goals into account, and modifying training plans to fit everyone's needs. Amy currently has special interests in rattlesnake avoidance, cooperative care (she teaches a lab at CSU to veterinary students), and meeting people where they are on their dog-life journey.

When not working with dogs Amy can be found spending time with her partner and kids, hiking in the woods with her 3 dogs far away from civilization, playing ice hockey, gardening, or spending time with mustangs. 

Abbey has always been passionate about animals and has dreamed of working with them for as long as she can remember. She begged her parents for years to get a dog and finally got her first puppy at eight years old- she hasn’t lived without a dog since!

Abbey graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Natural Resource Tourism in 2022. Abbey enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, whitewater rafting, camping, and hiking with her dog. Her journey to becoming a dog trainer started when she adopted her first personal dog, Banks, at the age of 21. Abbey and Banks began going to classes at Summit when Banks was a puppy and later went on to attend private lessons, where Abbey fell in love with dog training. After graduating college, she did the mentorship program through Summit and graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy to become a Certified Training Partner. Abbey hopes to help people build a relationship with their dogs where they can enjoy all of the fun things in life inside and outside the classroom together.

With over 8 years of experience working with dogs, Maddie has had the pleasure of exploring a variety of roles—from leading hiking groups and walking to dog sitting and training. She finds immense joy in watching dogs and puppies grow into their unique personalities, helping them gain confidence and navigate the world around them. 

She recently moved to Colorado from the east coast with her Aussie pup, Delilah.  The two of them have been enjoying exploring all the beautiful hiking trails and training in flyball and disc.

Ash grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, in a house full of animals of all shapes and sizes. Her family was involved in both domestic and wildlife animal rescue, and she spent much of her childhood bottle-feeding baby raccoons, walking dogs at the local humane society, and helping socialize all sorts of adoptable critters.

In her teenage years, Ash began working at dog daycare and boarding facilities. It was there that she began studying dog behavior and training to better serve her clients and their pets. In 2017, she graduated as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and began working as a professional dog trainer.

Ash has a soft spot for independent and stubborn dogs. She is best known for her Food Fluency and Success with Low Drive Pets programs, which aim to teach dog guardians, trainers, and other pet care professionals how to work with dogs who are not motivated by food or toys.

When she’s not working with client dogs, you can find Ash hiking, camping, training, or competing in a variety of dog sports with her own dogs, Pretzel (an English Shepherd) and Pickle (a Cairn Terrier).

Magnolia’s path into dog training has been shaped by a mix of wildlife biology, veterinary medicine, and hands on behavior work, giving her a well rounded perspective on how animals learn and communicate. She graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology in 2025 and is currently pursuing veterinary technician schooling, with a strong interest in behavior and welfare.

Through her work in veterinary medicine and wildlife rehabilitation, Magnolia has developed a strong foundation in Fear Free handling and low stress care. She is especially passionate about using positive reinforcement to help dogs build confidence, develop life skills, and feel safe in their environments. She loves working with puppies and adolescent dogs, helping set them up for long term success.

Magnolia brings both a calm, observant approach and a sense of humor to her work, something she credits to her dog, Cricket, who has been equal parts training partner and chaos coordinator, constantly keeping her on her toes. She's also kept humble by her cat, Ash, who has very different opinions about training and prefers to run the household on her own terms.

In typical nerd fashion, Net has been continuously learning and researching as much as she can to help her dog work through her environmental sensitivities and pain from a spinal issue. Her pup’s, Noodle, activity restrictions and sensitivities drove Net to seek out more and more games she could play in the comfort of their home and yard.

Over the past few years, the discovery process of how Noodle’s nose plays such a major role in her well-being has led to Net coaching fellow dog owners in Summit’s Sniff Games for Awesome Dogs. This isn’t dog training per se (dogs know how to use their noses!), instead Net guides dog owners and their pups through fun, enriching sniffing games.

Taking what she has learned about enrichment from the incredible trainers at Summit and elsewhere in northern Colorado, from competing in canine nose work, and from books and online resources, Net has curated a super fun collection of sniffing games to help her peers continue to bond with their dogs.

Nick has been an animal lover all his life. From growing up in a house full of dogs, to now having his own pack, it’s truly been a lifetime of experience and companionship! After spending a few years as a hospice/special needs foster for Izzy’s Place Senior Dog Rescue, Nick now spends time supporting his partner in her pursuits in dog sports. With an extensive background in the music industry, he brings a history of administrative communication and event coordination to the Summit Dog Training family. He lives in Fort Collins with his partner, Erica. They share their home with seven loving pups, Atlas, Marvin, Lizzy, Lily, Ruvaak, Ciri, & Mei.

Jordan has loved animals of all kinds her whole life. Her first pet was a snake named Mamba (who was not actually a mamba), and Jordan has always had an appreciation for the more misunderstood species of animals.

Dogs in particular have always ruled her life. She began volunteering at her local humane society at 13 years old, and very quickly found a passion for helping animals. As her knowledge and experience grew, she found that animal behavior was her passion in particular. 

She attended Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers and graduated in 2022 as a Certified Trainer and Counselor (CTC). She loves helping dogs and their families with a wide range of things, but reactivity holds a special place in her heart since she owns reactive dogs herself. 

Jordan shares her home in Greeley, CO, with 5 dogs, a handful of ferrets, and some reptiles of various kinds! She enjoys competing in agility and rally with her Belgian Sheepdog, Atlas in her free time. 

Even though Taylor didn’t come from an animal family, she was adamant about having a life surrounded by them. Every job she has held has been dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and other species, ranging from veterinary care to zookeeping. Taylor has been advocating for animals since she can remember and brings that inspiration into every aspect of her work.

In another part of her life, Taylor researched animal-human relationships and animal welfare. Taylor holds a master’s degree in Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University, where she acquired the skills to manage a diverse range of projects simultaneously. Taylor has worked a variety of roles at Summit Dog Training over the years, but currently supports the team by ensuring everything runs smoothly in the background to guarantee the best services for you and your dog. She's excited to engage the Northern Colorado pet community by organizing events and workshops aimed at bettering the dog-human relationship!

Taylor calls Fort Collins home and is currently enjoying being a pet & human auntie!