Wiggle Butt Academy adds Amber Wilson to behavior team

Wiggle Butt Academy has added Amber Wilson, BS, CBCC-KA, ACO, to expand dog behavior consulting in Fort Worth, Weatherford, Granbury and nearby communities. The move strengthens the company’s science-based services for families dealing with fear, anxiety, stress and aggression in dogs.

Why it matters: - Wiggle Butt Academy is expanding access to behavior support on the western side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. - The addition gives local families more help with dogs that need skilled behavior modification, not just basic training. - The hire also adds shelter experience to a team that already emphasizes Fear Free, science-based care.

What happened: - Wiggle Butt Academy added Amber Wilson, BS, CBCC-KA, ACO, Fear Free Shelters Certified, to its team of training and behavior professionals. - Wilson will provide dog behavior consulting in Fort Worth, Weatherford, Granbury and surrounding communities. - Nicole Kohanski, founder of Wiggle Butt Academy, said the company is excited to welcome Wilson and expects her to be a resource for families facing complex behavior challenges.

The details: - Wilson is a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. - Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Tarleton State University. - Wilson is a Certified Animal Control Officer through the Texas Department of State Health Services. - Wilson is Fear Free Shelters Certified. - Wilson brings more than six years of experience in municipal and nonprofit animal sheltering. - Wilson has worked extensively with dogs showing fear, anxiety, stress and aggressive behavior, including bite cases. - Wilson said she wants to help families better understand their dogs through compassionate, evidence-based strategies. - Wilson also wants to improve shelter dog welfare by reducing stress and helping dogs prepare for adoption. - Wilson lives in Granbury, Texas. - Wilson has four dogs, a 28-year-old horse and a cat. - Wiggle Butt Academy says its entire team is Fear Free Certified. - Wiggle Butt Academy says it provides approachable, ethical and science-based training and behavior support across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. - More information is available on the company's website.

Between the lines: - The hire signals continued demand for specialized dog behavior services as more families look for help with anxiety, aggression and post-adoption adjustment. - Wilson’s shelter background suggests Wiggle Butt Academy is leaning into experience with higher-need cases, not only general obedience work. - The company’s emphasis on Fear Free credentials and humane methods positions the brand around welfare-focused care in a crowded training market.

What's next: - Wilson will begin serving clients across Fort Worth, Weatherford, Granbury and nearby communities. - Wiggle Butt Academy is likely to use the expanded staff to reach more families and handle more complex behavior cases. - The company may also deepen its support for shelter dogs and newly adopted pets as Wilson’s role grows.

The bottom line: - Wiggle Butt Academy is broadening its behavior services with a credentialed specialist whose shelter experience and science-based approach fit the company’s core brand.