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MEET THE OWNER & TRAINER
Megan Zandecki has been a dedicated canine professional since 2013. She has been training dogs in South Florida since 2019 and founded AttaGirl Dog Training in 2021. Prior to expanding to training, she ran a successful dog walking & sitting business in Boston and South Florida.
Megan helps her clients overcome the frustration and shame of living with untrained dogs and find the joy in living life, together, in the ways they desire most. She believes in coaching both ends of the leash and offers continued support throughout the journey.
CREDENTIALS
B.S. Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University (2014)
International Association of Canine Professionals Member
IACP Annual Educational Conference Attendee (2022, 2023, 2025)
American Kennel Club Evaluator
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, AKC Urban CGC, AKC FIT DOG, AKC Fetch, AKC Trick Dog.
Robin MacFarlane’s Trainer Ecademy, Brooksville, FL (Feb. 2023)
Pet Tech CPR and First Aid Certified
Elite K9 Athlete - Canine Athlete Specialist (CCAS) Certification (September 2024 - present, on track to graduate January 2026)
EXPERIENCE & HIGHLIGHTS
7+ years of training companion dogs
Actively trains and competes in the following dog sports:
North American Diving Dogs (titled)
AKC Scent Work (titled)
K9 Frisbee Toss & Fetch (titled)
Barn Hunt (titled)
Provider of Professional Pet Care Services in Clemson, SC, Boston, MA, and South Florida (2013-present)
Volunteer Dog Trainer, Big Dog Ranch Rescue (2019-2021)
Dogtra & E-Collar Technologies Dealer
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Carolina Mutt, 12 years young
Megan babysat Spiller as a puppy while in college at Clemson University in 2013. Years later, she dated and eventually married Spiller’s dad, AJ. Spiller was one of the first dogs Megan trained. She is now living her best retired life, sunbathing and eating lots of cookies. She is the inspiration behind the AGDT logo.
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AKC Labrador Retriever, 2.5 years old
Hold My Cold Brew - RATN TKN DSA DM CGCA CGCU SIA SEA
Nitro joined the family in January 2023 as Megan’s sport prospect. He comes from a line of FEMA Urban Search & Rescue and Field Champion retrievers. He is incredibly talented in his work and is equally the perfect active pet. He even models for Chewy! Megan yearns to give him every opportunity she can to live out his potential.
