Certified Dog Trainers in Atlanta, Georgia

At Behave Atlanta, we take one behaviorist and add one trainer to make a team that can address your pet’s greatest needs. Amy Campbell, a certified pet dog trainer (CPDT-KA), brings over ten years experience in dog services and Lillian Ciardelli, an associate certified applied animal behaviorist (ACAAB), has researched animal behavior across many species, focusing on individual welfare. They’ve joined forces to help you understand behavior, and how to modify it.

Atlanta Canine Behavior provides premier dog training services to the metro Atlanta area. Our effective rewards-based training utilizes modern, positive reinforcement training techniques and methods. All training is pain-free, force-free, and will help build the bond between you and your dog!

My philosophy is that training, whether it be for manners, tricks, or competition, should be a fun and exciting game for dogs and humans alike. This is also my approach to dog ownership and I love helping people to enjoy their pets! You can be added to the waiting list for future agility classes with me at Canine Country Academy in Lawrenceville (http://www.caninecountryacademy.com/) or Canine Capers in Norcross (https://caninecapersagility.com/) by visiting their respective websites. At this time, I am not offering private lessons or classes outside of Canine Country Academy or Canine Capers.

Animal Behavior Consulting is an Atlanta-based behavior and training service handling everything from puppy head starts to animals with bigger behavior problems (fear, aggression, anxiety). We can even help you find your next shelter pet. Leigh Sansone, Esq, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA has been training and modifying dog behavior for over a decade. ABC is Fear-Free Certified!! Call (234) PLAY-RUFF (234-752-9783) to schedule your consultation today!

Hi, I’m Fina Garcia—a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA), Victoria Stilwell Academy Graduate, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, ABK Informed Pet Professional, and the heart behind Loyal Pawrenting. My mission is to help families build lasting, compassionate relationships with their dogs through science-backed, relationship-centered training rooted in empathy, trust, and connection. I’ve always believed that dogs aren’t just pets—they’re sentient beings, each with their own unique needs, histories, and personalities. What makes me tick is seeing that “aha!” moment when a family starts to truly understand their dog, not just as a problem to be fixed, but as a partner to grow with. I use the L.E.G.S. framework (Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self) to look at the whole dog, not just the behavior. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and trauma-informed, integrating methods from therapeutic parenting, enrichment-based learning, and free-choice exercises like ACE Free Work. Before becoming a dog trainer, I spent nearly a decade as a multimedia instructional designer. That background allows me to break down complex behavior concepts into easy-to-follow, family-friendly plans—whether raising a new puppy, navigating life with a sensitive rescue, or simply wanting a stronger bond with your best friend. I’ve volunteered at my local shelter since 2019, working closely with foster parents, long-stay dogs, and behavior teams. I’ve also walked this path personally, raising two dogs of my own—Coco and Riley—who continue to teach me new lessons every day. At Loyal Pawrenting, I offer more than training—I offer guidance, advocacy, and a safe space to learn alongside your dog. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply want to do better by your pup, I'm here to walk with you. Let’s create something meaningful, one paw at a time.

Victoria Stilwell, CDBC, is a world-renowned certified dog trainer and behavior consultant, best known as the creator and host of the international hit TV series It's Me or the Dog as well as The Dog Academy (Channel 4), Greatest American Dog (CBS), Dogs Might Fly (Sky TV), Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs (Smithsonian Channel and Channel 5), Help My Dog is Out of Control (BBC One), and various featured web series including Arson Dogs, Guardians of the Night and Unsung Heroes. Having filmed over 150 episodes of It’s Me or the Dog since 2005, Stilwell reaches TV audiences with her philosophy of positive training methods in over 135 countries, while the show’s popular YouTube, Facebook and TikTok channels inspire new generations of dog lovers. A best-selling author of 5 books including her latest, The Ultimate Guide to Raising A Puppy, Stilwell appears frequently in the media and is widely recognized as a leader in the field of animal behavior. A passionate advocate for positive dog training methods, Stilwell is the Editor-in-Chief of Positively.com, the founder of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior, and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training – a global network of elite-level positive dog trainers. Stilwell is the recipient of multiple awards and is committed to helping the cause of animal rescue and rehabilitation and is heavily involved with organizations around the world to increase awareness of puppy mills, dogfighting, animal abuse, pet overpopulation, dog bite prevention and other animal-related causes, but she is best known as a champion for humane positive reinforcement dog training methods. She is an Ambassador for the RSPCA, International Ambassador for the Soi Dog Foundation and serves on the Advisory Boards of RedRover, The Grey Muzzle Foundation, and DogTV. She is also a board member with The Georgia Pet Coalition and Animal Protection Society.

Frogs to Dogs, LLC Behavioral Modification, Basic Group Training Classes, Advanced Group Training Classes, Private At Home Training & Board Training.

Graduated June 3, 2011. I’ve been working with mostly large non-aggressive dogs one on one with the owner. I also help with any pet sitting needs. Ready for new clients.

K-9 Paws Without Flaws, Inc. In-home private training, Basic Obedience training, Problem Solving, Behavior Modification, Agility Training, work with dogs are very fearful or aggressive to other dogs and or people, Canine education to local public schools. I have a demo dog if you wish for schools. I like to offer Free assistance to local Humane Shelters/

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