Meet the Pawsome Skills Team

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Bryce and Amber live and breathe dogs (literally…so much dog hair). They are both life-long dog lovers committed to doing right by dogs every day. While they each had their own path to where they are now, they share the same core values: science-backed training methods, building strong bonds between humans and dogs, actively finding ways to make shelter dogs’ lives better (stay-tuned to their Instagram page for all their foster dogs), and helping teach pet parents how to live their best lives with their dogs by their side.

Former business owners of Pups and Play SF, Amber and Bryce decided to move back to Reno, NV and relaunch their business with an excitement to officially add dog training to their service list.

Bryce and Amber have two dogs of their own, Athena, Aurora, and Reba.

Both Bryce and Amber hold Dognostics CPR and First Aid Certifications, Dognostics Pet Care Professional Certificates, and Professional Pet Boarding Level 2 Certificates.

Bryce also holds Leerburg’s From Rescue to Home Certificate, Dognostics Dog Walking Professional certificate, and is an Academy for Dog Trainers student.

They believe in constantly learning and expanding their current skillsets through actively seeking out webinars from respected trainers, attending educational events, learning from other certified trainers, and staying up to date with industry research.

Our mission:

Pawsome Skills is dedicated to supporting dog parents by providing exceptional care for their beloved dogs through engaging, safe, and enjoyable luxury dog boarding, and informative, science-backed training sessions with pet parents. We are committed to delivering outstanding customer service and fostering strong bonds between humans and pets. Our mission is driven by a passion for animals and a commitment to sustainable business practices, while actively contributing to the strength and cohesion of our community.

Meet the Team

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  • Co-Owner, Lead Dog Trainer

    Bryce is a dedicated dog trainer and current student at the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, bringing over ten years of hands-on experience in the pet care industry. His background includes supervising a high-end doggy daycare and boarding facility, running his own dog walking and pet sitting business since the age of 12, and playing a key role in caring for and training over 60 high-risk foster dogs (and counting), gaining invaluable experience with a wide range of behaviors and temperaments.

    Throughout his career, he has worked with hundreds of dogs, from puppies to seniors and timid to high-energy, making him highly adaptable and confident in handling dogs of all breeds and personalities.

    Bryce specializes in helping dogs with reactivity issues by getting to the root cause of the behavior and adjusting from there. He also utilizes the calm guidance of his own fluffy business partners, Aurora and Reba, to help dogs experiencing reactivity to reach a more balanced and neutral state.

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  • Co-Owner, Operations Manager

    Amber brings over ten years of professional experience in the pet care industry, combining a deep passion for animals with a strong foundation in science-based training methods. Her background includes working in a veterinary clinic, supervising a busy dog daycare and boarding facility, and running her own dog walking and pet sitting business.

    Throughout her life, Amber has cared for hundreds of dogs and has personally raised, fostered, or adopted more than 10 dogs. This hands-on experience with dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments has shaped her intuitive, patient approach to training.

    Amber has a special affinity for fearful and reactive dogs. She excels at helping them build confidence and trust using science-backed techniques and compassionate guidance, teaching them not just to cope, but to thrive.

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  • Auroa eloquently uses her grace and charm to get fearful and reactive dogs out of their shell. She’s also the main character in every play group and makes sure every dog has a blast. She is on a lifelong mission to make as many friends as possible, and her score is the best that we have seen.

  • Reba knows what it is like on the other side. Having been a fearful reactive and under socialized pup, who was getting rehomed for the fourth time at the young age of 8 months, Bryce and Amber took her in as a foster to train her before seeking her forever home. Turns out her forever home was with them! Reba blossomed under the guidance of Bryce and now happily helps train other dogs (especially other under socialized or reactive pups) by Bryce's side. She lives for a good time and a good sprint. 

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  • At the end of the day, dogs are dogs’ best teachers. This is one reason why it is so important for young puppies to stay with their mom and siblings for the first couple weeks to learn how to read other dogs social cues and respect boundaries. Athena has made it her lifelong mission to teach other dogs how to respect boundaries in a well-executed and graceful way.

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