Our Staff
Seven people run Buck's Virginia day-to-day. Three are military veterans. Every trainer is held to the same standard.
Owner / Operator
Stephanie owns and operates Buck's Dog Training of Virginia. A former New York City educator with a Master's degree, she transitioned from teaching adapted physical education to intensive dog training, and specializes in reliable obedience and service-dog development.
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Co-Owner & Wellness Director
Laura is Co-Owner and Wellness Director at Buck's Dog Training of Virginia. A communications and operations leader, she drives the client experience, brand growth, and the wellness side of the program for Buck's Virginia.
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Head Trainer
A U.S. Navy veteran, Megan leads the training floor with calm leadership, clear communication, and fair accountability. She specializes in working dogs and behavioral training, with extensive experience in retriever and detection work.
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Lead Trainer
Virginia farm-raised and a natural with sensitive animals, Shelby is the Lead 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.
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Admin
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.
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