Name: Buck's Dog Training of Virginia
Address: 34577 Monroe Road, Newsoms, VA, 23874, US
Telephone: (757) 568-7008
Price range: $$

Buck's Dog Training Virginia(757) 568-7008

Our Staff | Buck's Dog Training Virginia | Buck's Dog Training of Virginia

Stephanie Loria

Owner & Head Trainer

Stephanie leads Buck's Dog Training of Virginia as Owner and Head Trainer. A former New York City educator with a Master's degree, Stephanie transitioned from teaching adapted physical education to intensive dog training. She specializes in reliable obedience and service dog development.

Credentials

AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Division I Collegiate Athlete
Recreation Therapy & Education
International Rescue & Reactive Behavior Specialist
Service Dog Program Leader

Laura Federico

Owner & Director of Marketing

Laura is Co-Owner and Director of Marketing at Buck's Dog Training of Virginia. A communications and operations leader, Laura previously held editorial and director positions across New Jersey's education and non-profit sectors. She drives brand growth and the client experience for Buck's Virginia.

Credentials

Communications & Marketing Leadership
Editorial & Public Relations
Non-Profit Leadership
Event Planning
Operations & Program Development

Shelby Thorpe

Senior Trainer

Virginia farm-raised and a natural with sensitive animals, Shelby is a Senior Trainer at Buck's Virginia. She is known for her intuitive approach and her ability to build trust quickly with dogs, specializing in foundational obedience and service dog development.

Credentials

Farm Animal Handler & Behaviorist
Canine Intuition
Obedience
Puppy Development
Service Dog Training

Megan Briggs

Service Dog Coordinator

A U.S. Navy veteran, Megan emphasizes calm leadership, clear communication, and fair accountability. She specializes in working dogs and behavioral training with extensive experience in retriever and detection work.

Credentials

AK9I Patrol & Detection Dog Trainer/Handler
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Pet First Aid Certified

Angie Humphries

Office Manager

Angie started with Buck's Virginia as a volunteer and now manages operations and client support. Her background includes medical administration and over 13 years in optometry, plus volunteer work with the Portsmouth Humane Society.

Credentials

Medical Administration
Patient Care
Client Experience & Operations Support

Bryant Moore

Developing Trainer

A Navy veteran with nearly a decade of training experience, Bryant focuses on behavior modification and structured, systems-based approaches to real-world reliability.

Credentials

2× NePoPo® Gold School Graduate
9+ Years Dog Training Experience

Melissa Blei

Canine Wellness Program Director

A U.S. Army veteran and licensed massage therapist, Melissa specializes in canine bodywork, pain relief, and rehabilitation for aging or injured dogs.

Credentials

Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Canine Myofascial Pain Specialist
Reiki Master
Chronic Pain & Rehabilitation Specialist

The team behind Buck's Dog Training Virginia

Stephanie Loria

Laura Federico

Shelby Thorpe

Megan Briggs

Angie Humphries

Bryant Moore

Melissa Blei

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