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The Best Dog Trainers in Georgia of 2026

David Adams

Dec 2, 2025

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This is a list of the top dog trainers in Georgia, based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public.

Chelsea Murray
CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, CTDI AKC CGC, STAR, and Trick Dog Evaluator
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training
I service Atlanta, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Dunwoody, and Sandy Springs with in-person services. I also offer remote coaching programs for clients all over the world.
Every day the dogs around me bring joy to my life and I want to share that with my clients. By living a life of adventure with my dogs I have experienced how clear communication and shared passions can strengthen your relationship with your dog. I love watching my clients find that same lifestyle success as they learn to work with their dogs as teammates.

I graduated from the Universi...

Abbey Johnson
CPDT-KA, FDM
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training
Brookhaven, Buckhead, Tucker, Chamblee, Stone Mountain, Decatur, Avondale Estates, Druid Hills, Dunwoody
Understanding animals and their behavior has always been a passion of mine. I grew up surrounded by dogs, cats, horses, and various other types of animals throughout my childhood. The more time I spend with animals, the more I realize the disconnected communication we often tend to have with them. Animals, and dogs especially, are always talking to us. It's our job to stop, listen, and kindly t...

Julie Haller
ADPDT, AKC CGC Evaluator
In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training
Cumming, Canton, Dawsonville, Milton, Alpharetta, Forsyth County, Cherokee County, Dawson County, North Fulton County
I have been working with dogs for over 30 years, beginning in my families kennel, where we raised, trained, and showed German Shorthaired Pointers and Collies. I'm an internationally Certified Games Based Pro Dog Trainer through Absolute Dogs and earned an Advanced Professional Dog Trainer certification through a 9 month in-person hands on Certified Georgia Post Secondary Institution. I'm an...

Robin Sockness
Member APDT and Pet Professional Guild
In home training, Puppy dog training
Fayette and Coweta Counties
Celebrating 16 years serving Coweta and Fayette County Ga.

Melissa Dallier
CSAT, CPDT-KA, FFCP
Puppy dog training
Roswell, East Cobb, Marietta, Alpharetta, Cobb, Atlanta,
I'm Melissa, and I'm the founder, owner and trainer at A Canine Affinity and I'm here to help you resolve and take steps to prevent separation anxiety problems. I want to make sure both you and your pup are able to enjoy time apart and together.

I am a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Fear Free Certified (FFCP) as well as a m...

Amy Campbell
CCPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training
Within the I-285 perimeter of metro Atlanta
Amy is a professional dog trainer and small animal massage therapist. Before moving to Atlanta in 2018, Amy ran a successful dog walking and training business in the Boston area for ten years and has extensive experience working with groups of dogs, dog-dog interactions and supporting families and their dogs who are struggling with anxiety, impulse control issues, and bad social skills. Amy has...

Camille Personne
Catch Certified Dog Trainer Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training
Cobb County, Fulton County
I've always been drawn to animals and have been surrounded by them since I was born. I started riding horses when I was 5, by age 9 I was rescuing all of the stray kittens in my neighborhood and, now I have my dream job working with dogs every day!

I am a certified dog behavior consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and a true behavior ...

Yara Silva
CPDT-KA
In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training
Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Johns Creek, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Canton, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Vinings
My passion is on choice based and positive reinforcement training, specially all the husbandry and care that our dogs need for their lifetime. I love seeing dogs and their people blossom as they learn how to build a bond and communication channel for life.

I am a certified CPDT-KA positive reinforcement trainer and I am continuously learning through the latest research, books and confe...

Lillian Ciardelli
ACAAB
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training
Kirkwood, Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, West Midtown, Edgewood, Reynoldstown, Cabbagetown, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Alpharetta, Decatur, Inman Park, Candler Park, Grant Park, East Atlanta, Sylvan Hills, West End, Oakhurst, Druid Hills, North Decatur
I am an applied animal behaviorist. After graduating from Emory in 2010, I knew I wanted to work with animals, but was unable to decide between science and husbandry ‚Äî so I picked both. For the last decade I have divided my career between animal research and hands on animal care. I found that behavior consulting was the best way to share my love of behavioral science in a way that would make ...

Canine PhD
CPDT-KA IAABC CSAT CDBC CBCC-KA SDC
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training, Agility dog training
Decatur Dekalb County Druid Hills Oakhurst Kirkwood Midtown Virginia Highlands Brookhaven Morningside Old Fourth Ward East Atlanta Village Ormewood Avondale Estates Scottdale Stone Mountain Tucker
Meredith Minkin - Owner and Behavior Consultant. Meredith Minkin, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CSAT, SDC is an internationally certified behavior consultant, a certified professional dog trainer, a certified separation anxiety trainer, and a certified service dog trainer. Meredith is a modern methods, reward-based trainer who works to minimize the use of aversive stimuli and maximize the effective ...

Lauren Van Duzer
ACDBC - Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training
Cumming, southeastern Dawsonville, Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch, Sugar Hill, Suwanee and borders of some surrounding areas
As an avid dog lover, I believe continuing education is a key to progress and happiness. I am a member of The Pet Professional Guild and am certified as an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. I worked in the veterinary industry for 12 years, in nearly every position. I'm passionate about bringing kindness, empathy and...

Maddie Speirs
SAPT
In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training
Saint Petersburg, FL
Growing up, I took every opportunity to work with animals that I could find. I volunteered at shelters, worked to ride at the barn, and got my first real job as a doggy daycare attendant in high school. When I got to college, where I chose to dual major in Animal and Environmental Studies, I joined a wildlife rescue team and have saved seabirds, birds of prey, squirrels, possums, and more.
...

Barbara Currier
Barbara Currier (she/her) got involved with agility shortly after adopting her Chihuahua in 1997. In 2004, Barbara and her husband Michael were relocated to VA and shortly after she started teaching agility at All Dog Adventures (fka All Dog Playskool) in Richmond, VA. It was there that Barbara was introduced to Susan Garrett and her foundation-based training that is centered around impulse c...

Alex Sessa
CPDT-KA, CDBC, VSPDT
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training
Roswell, Milton, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming, Canton, Peachtree Corners, Buford, Hoschton, Dunwoody, Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Sandy Springs, Chamblee, Brookhaven, Decatur, Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead, Suwanee, Lawrenceville, East Cobb, Duluth
Peach on a Leash owner and head trainer, Alex Sessa, (formerly Andes) CPDT-KA, CDBC, VSPDT is a pet behavior expert who has been training dogs and studying dog behavior for nearly a decade.

Alex is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a certification that requires hundreds of logged training hours and passing a comprehens...

Mandy Grace
CPDT-KA, FFCP (Trainer)
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training
Metro Atlanta, ITP, Dekalb, Fulton
Mandy has transformed her lifelong obsession with dogs, psychology, and the science of learning into a training career which began in her home state of North Carolina. After adopting a dog who had above average behavioral requirements and catching the training bug, she took the plunge to become a professional in 2013. Mandy earned her CPDT-KA in 2017 after logging many hundred hours of hands-o...

Anna Johnson
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training
Anna is the head trainer and owner of Happy Healthy Pup. She has been training animals for 20 years. She holds a Masters in Animal Science, is currently a PhD student and is CAP1 certified (competency assessed). She holds several other certifications. Including those in Canine Theriogenology, Animal Behavior, Clinical Small Animal Nutrition, and Canine Emotion & Cognition.

Laura Clawson
ABCDT, VSPDT, Educator for Family Paws Parent Education, CGC Evaluator
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train dog training
West Georgia
Laura Clawson is a positive reinforcement trainer, working with dogs and their families to enhance relationships through effective management and skill building. Laura focuses on teaching families to better understand their dogs and their needs, and to set up their dogs, and the environment, for successful learning opportunities.

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Meredith Minkin - Owner and Behavior Consultant. Meredith Minkin, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CSAT, SDC is an internationally certified behavior consultant, a certified professional dog trainer, a certified separation anxiety trainer, and a certified service dog trainer. Meredith is a modern methods, reward-based trainer who works to minimize the use of aversive stimuli and maximize the effective ...
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The Best Atlanta, GA Dog Trainers In 2026

Chelsea Murray
Every day the dogs around me bring joy to my life and I want to share that with my clients. By living a life of adventure with my dogs I have experienced how clear communication and shared passions can strengthen your relationship with your dog. I love watching my clients find that same lifestyle success as they learn to work with their dogs as teammates.

I graduated from the Universi...
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Abbey Johnson
Understanding animals and their behavior has always been a passion of mine. I grew up surrounded by dogs, cats, horses, and various other types of animals throughout my childhood. The more time I spend with animals, the more I realize the disconnected communication we often tend to have with them. Animals, and dogs especially, are always talking to us. It's our job to stop, listen, and kindly t...
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Julie Haller
I have been working with dogs for over 30 years, beginning in my families kennel, where we raised, trained, and showed German Shorthaired Pointers and Collies. I'm an internationally Certified Games Based Pro Dog Trainer through Absolute Dogs and earned an Advanced Professional Dog Trainer certification through a 9 month in-person hands on Certified Georgia Post Secondary Institution. I'm an...
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The Best Cumming, GA Dog Trainers In 2026

Lauren Van Duzer
As an avid dog lover, I believe continuing education is a key to progress and happiness. I am a member of The Pet Professional Guild and am certified as an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. I worked in the veterinary industry for 12 years, in nearly every position. I'm passionate about bringing kindness, empathy and...
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The Best Richmond, GA Dog Trainers In 2026

Barbara Currier
Barbara Currier (she/her) got involved with agility shortly after adopting her Chihuahua in 1997. In 2004, Barbara and her husband Michael were relocated to VA and shortly after she started teaching agility at All Dog Adventures (fka All Dog Playskool) in Richmond, VA. It was there that Barbara was introduced to Susan Garrett and her foundation-based training that is centered around impulse c...
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The Best Tampa, GA Dog Trainers In 2026

Maddie Speirs
Growing up, I took every opportunity to work with animals that I could find. I volunteered at shelters, worked to ride at the barn, and got my first real job as a doggy daycare attendant in high school. When I got to college, where I chose to dual major in Animal and Environmental Studies, I joined a wildlife rescue team and have saved seabirds, birds of prey, squirrels, possums, and more.
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Welcome to Georgia’s list of top dog trainers. The Georgia list is based on 853 votes from the Sniffspot community. Only the Georgia dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Chelsea Murray at the top of this list with 206 votes.

Our rankings include trainers certified by CPDT-KA and CPDT-KA. They also specialize in Puppy dog training, Reactive dog training amongst other training programs.

Georgia dog trainer services include:

Puppy dog training
Reactive dog training
In home training
Aggressive dog training
Off leash dog training
Deaf dog training
Board and train dog training
Service dog training
Agility dog training

Dog trainers in Georgia selflessly set pets up for success. Chelsea Murray shares why they chose this path: Like many involved in the professional training community, I spent my childhood surrounded by animals. When I was with them I felt a special kind of peace and connection. As I grew up that love turned into a commitment to seek out knowledge and learn how to be a better caregiver. Studying more about dogs, I grew a greater appreciation for all of the lessons that animals can teach us and how fulfilled our lives can be with them as our teachers. Learning about how dogs communicate, their species-specific needs, and how to help them learn to navigate our busy-world is a passion I now get to share with my community. Becoming a dog trainer was not a choice, but a calling.. All 17 trainers on this Georgia list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Georgia trainer, Abbey Johnson, uses the following methods: I use a holistic approach to address behavior issues- we look at the whole dog including their breed, early learning experiences, environment, health, and exercise/enrichment needs to ensure the dog is at a proper behavioral baseline for the best results. Long-lasting results require more than just a 1-2-3 step training method!.

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FAQ: About the Top Puppy dog training Dog Trainer in Georgia

Who is the leading Aggressive dog training dog trainer in Georgia?

Chelsea Murray has been recognized as the top Aggressive dog training dog trainer in Georgia with an impressive 206 votes in our annual contest. They specialize in Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training, helping countless Georgia dogs and owners reach their goals.

What qualifications does Chelsea Murray hold?

Georgia’s Chelsea Murray is certified by CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, CTDI AKC CGC, STAR, and Trick Dog Evaluator, ensuring a high level of expertise in Aggressive dog training. Their approach is grounded in years of experience with Aggressive dog training and a deep understanding of canine behavior.

What is Chelsea Murray’s #1 dog training tip for owners in Georgia?

When asked for their best piece of advice for Georgia dog owners, Chelsea Murray shared: Reinforce what you like! Its an easy but powerful tool we have. So often in our society it is easy for us to see what is going wrong, but we often forget to identify those moments of success. If we observe our dog and begin to reinforce those desired behaviors we can increase the frequency in which they happen and can decrease undesired behaviors. Put simply- we can teach our dog to make good choices by rewarding them!.

Why did Chelsea Murray become a dog trainer?

Driven by a passion for animals and a desire to make a difference, Chelsea Murray of Georgia embarked on a career in dog training because Like many involved in the professional training community, I spent my childhood surrounded by animals. When I was with them I felt a special kind of peace and connection. As I grew up that love turned into a commitment to seek out knowledge and learn how to be a better caregiver. Studying more about dogs, I grew a greater appreciation for all of the lessons that animals can teach us and how fulfilled our lives can be with them as our teachers. Learning about how dogs communicate, their species-specific needs, and how to help them learn to navigate our busy-world is a passion I now get to share with my community. Becoming a dog trainer was not a choice, but a calling..

What is Chelsea Murray’s favorite part of being a dog trainer?

For Chelsea Murray, the most rewarding aspect of their work is Walking into a client's home their love for their dog is always obvious. But being able to make a change in a client's life and add more tools to their toolbox to help them live a better life with their dog by their side is incredible. I love being able to eliminate stress and frustration from both the dog and the human and then sit back and watch all of the adventures that they enjoy together as a result..

Who are other notable Georgia dog trainers?

Who else excels in Georgia dog training? Besides Chelsea Murray, other top-rated trainers include Abbey Johnsonand Julie Haller, who specialize in Aggressive dog training and In home training. These Georgia dog trainers received 123 and 101 votes respectively.

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Dec 2, 2025

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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Chelsea Murray

Abbey Johnson

Julie Haller

Robin Sockness

Melissa Dallier

Amy Campbell

Camille Personne

Yara Silva

Lillian Ciardelli

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Mandy Grace

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FAQ: About the Top Puppy dog training Dog Trainer in Georgia

Who is the leading Aggressive dog training dog trainer in Georgia?

What qualifications does Chelsea Murray hold?

What is Chelsea Murray’s #1 dog training tip for owners in Georgia?

Why did Chelsea Murray become a dog trainer?

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