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Victoria Schade
Author of Bonding With Your Dog and Secrets of a Dog Trainer

Victoria Schade has been a dog trainer and writer for over twenty years. During that time, her work with dogs has included serving as the lead animal wrangler on Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl”; appearing on two seasons of the Animal Planet show “Faithful Friends”; writing training content and starring in educational videos for pet websites like Great Pet Care and PetMD; and authoring two dog training books, Bonding With Your Dog and Secrets of a Dog Trainer. She is also the author of the novels Life on the Leash, Who Rescued Who, Lost, Found, & Forever, Dog Friendly, and the upcoming Pick Me. You can find her online at www.victoriaschade.com.

Brynne Baizer, LMSW
Veterinary Social Worker

Brynne Baizer joined the AMC team full time in 2025, as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). With experience across diverse settings supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families, Brynne is adept at understanding each individual’s unique lived experience and supporting their needs and care goals with empathy. She brings a compassionate, trauma-informed, patient-centered approach to individuals and families navigating the complex emotional landscape of caring for a beloved pet, who is truly a member of the family. Brynne holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Columbia University in New York and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Studies from the University of Richmond in Virginia.

Brynne Baizer leads AMC’s Pet Loss Support Program. She holds virtual meetings twice a month on Tuesdays from 6:15pm-8:15pm ET. Registration is required. Meetings are free and open to the public.