Our Atlanta dog trainers are more than just dog lovers — they are highly trained dog behavior specialists with advanced education in any types of programs we had and a real-world off-leash reliability.
Each trainer on our team has completed an intensive certification process, hands-on apprenticeships, and ongoing professional development to ensure they stay current with the most effective and humane training methods in the industry. From basic obedience to complex behavior challenges, our trainers have the knowledge, structure, and real-world experience to handle dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments.
Every trainer you meet here has personally helped hundreds of dogs and families achieve reliable obedience, safer behavior, and stronger communication — earning the trust of pet owners throughout the Atlanta area.
Explore our trainers’ profiles below to learn about their certifications, specialties, and experience — and discover why so many families trust our team with their dogs.
Elizabeth is from the small town of Nicholson, Georgia. She shares her home with her husband and a full house of animals that includes five dogs, five cats, two snakes, and two pigs. When they are not busy caring for their animals, Elizabeth and her husband enjoy riding motorcycles together. Growing up surrounded by dogs
Shane Hutchins was born in Tampa, Florida and grew up in Metro Atlanta. He developed a passion for dog training after getting involved with his wife in protection sports with their Dutch Shepherds. The high level of obedience required to compete pushed Shane to dive deeper into a wide variety of training styles and techniques.
LuChia was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has loved animals for as long as she can remember and is a dedicated advocate for animals of all species. She is passionate about sharing the importance of obedience training, which is what led her to Off Leash K9 Training. During the pandemic, LuChia’s Pit
Anna Slusser was born and raised in Acworth, Georgia. She grew up in a family that fostered dogs of all sizes, which helped shape her love for animals from an early age. When her mother began training their family dogs, Anna followed her lead and developed a passion for dog training as well. Anna has
Jahi Hamilton was born and raised in Tucker, Georgia in the metro Atlanta area. He has had and trained dogs from a very young age and has continued building that passion through education and hands-on experience. Jahi attended the University of Georgia, where he earned his B.S. in Psychology. He also raised a guide dog
Anna Crispell shares her life with two huskies who love staying active, especially hiking and camping. She made a career change in the years leading up to the pandemic, moving from 20 years of management into dog training after she began volunteering at local animal shelters. Through fostering and walking dogs, Anna saw how often
